February 2011 Newsletter - Rowan

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Hooker Yarn & Tinker 

Regular columnist Jane Crowfoot investigates 

New Season Preview 

Spring Summer 2011 

A to Z of Fibres 

B is for Bluefaced Leicester 

German workshops 

Workshops 2011 

Rowan Loves 

NordicKnits and Rowan Studio Knits 

Rowan Studio 22 

Laucning January 2011 

Soul Blossoms 

A new fabric collection from Amy Butler 

Rowan Members Gallery 

We hear from our members 

Embroiderers’ Guild 

Graduate showcase 2010 

Regulars 

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Exclusive Rowan Knitting Pattern 

Pine Socks by Erica Knight 

Rowan Publications 

A list of the current collections 

Workshop Dates 

Workshop details and dates 

Rowan Workshops 

Rowan weekend workshops 2010 

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Dear Members, 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our 

members a very Happy New Year! 

Here at Rowan we are very excited about the launch of 

our Spring Summer collection. The two new yarns for 

the season - Panama, a cotton and linen blend, and 

Savannah, a cotton and silk blend, are brought to life in 

stunning dedicated brochures featuring up to the minute 

designs for women. Also part of the summer offering are 

a further four more brochures; Summer Baby, Cotton 

Classics, Purelife Classics and the latest collection from 

Amy Butler, River Camp Knits. (Read all about them on 

Pg10) 

November was a busy month for the team as we joined 

the Coats stand at the Knitting & Stitching Show in 

Harrogate, North Yorkshire (See the pictures on Pg26) 

It was also the month we welcomed home the Rowan 

30 th Anniversary exhibition, we can hardly believe this 

has been touring the world for over two years! 2011 will 

also see another milestone birthday, as Rowan celebrates 

its 50 th issue! There will be lots of surprises planned for 

this issue so watch this space! 

Cover: Headland by Martin Storey 

Rowan International Secretary: 

UK, Europe & ROW: Claire Armitage 

North America: Jessica Lacasse 

UK, Europe & Rest of the World 

Rowan Yarns 

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All that is left to say is that we hope you enjoy your 

Magazine 49 and we look forward to hearing what you 

will be knitting first! So keep in touch by the many means 

of communication - be it email, Facebook, Twitter, the 

forum or good old fashioned snail mail! 

Happy Knitting! 

The Rowan Team 

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February 2011 Newsletter

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HookYarn&Tinker 

Jane Crowfoot is one of 

the UK's leading knitting 

experts, who works as a 

mobile Design Consultant 

for Rowan, teaching 

workshops and lectures 

throughout the UK. She is 

also an author and her 

books include ‘Finishing 

Techniques for Hand Knitters’ and ‘Two 

Stitch Knits’. 

Rowan’s team of Design Consultants was set up in 

1995 when Kate Buller recognised the need for a 

team of expert knitters to work within stores to help 

demonstrate and teach, and of course ultimately 

sell, all the wonderful yarns that Rowan had to 

offer. Kate realised that a premium brand such as 

Rowan needed to have an in store ‘face’ and point 

of contact for the many knitters who would find 

themselves in need of expert help. Kate’s team of 

consultants grew quickly over the course of a few 

years as knitting became more popular, and it was 

around this time that the media began to talk of the 

knitting revival. 

So here we are, 15 years later, a few more wrinkles 

and grey hairs along our paths of life, still hearing 

through different sources that knitting is the new 

yoga and bang on trend, that it is still big news and 

a great lifestyle choice. Every few months the 

Sunday newspaper supplements will run an article 

on this ‘new’ trend and suggest that soon ‘everyone’ 

will be busy knitting! Statistics support the growth 

of interest in the field, indeed a survey in 2005 

found that over 6% of the female population of the 

UK and 36% of the female population in the US 

frequently knitted or crocheted, whilst a more 

recent survey has shown that the percentage of 

women under the age of 45 who know how to knit 

and crochet has doubled in the past six years. I 

don’t know about you – but this hard statistical 

proof goes a long way to making me feel a little less 

of an abnormality amongst my peers and; whilst I 

don’t imagine that one day I will hop on the bus 

and discover every single person getting busy with 

a pair of knitting needles in their hands; I do accept 

that chancing upon a person sitting knitting in 

public or discovering that someone I know is a 

knitter is far more common place than it once was. 

At times of economic down turn it is common to 

see an upsurge in people looking to the craft market 

for ways of filling their spare time and learning new 

hobbies. We have all seen a massive trend towards 

the whole ethos of the ‘make do and mend’ era, 

with traditional crafts making a speedy come back 

and the vogue for all things vintage being 

abundantly reflected in current interior design, 

fashion and lifestyle choices. Sewing has been one 

of the success stories in this new trend, with many 

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people either learning to sew or coming back to the 

craft after many years away. More recently it is the 

craft of crochet that appears to be at the forefront 

of this increased interest in crafts as a whole. 

Indeed, in a recent poll conducted by Channel 4 

for the TV programme ‘Kirstie’s Homemade 

Home’, crochet was the most requested craft that 

people wanted to learn more about. 

Rowan first introduced crochet into their main 

magazine in 2004 when Magazine 35 featured a 

crochet shrug on the front cover and included other 

crochet projects within it. All subsequent magazines 

have featured designs that include crochet, but it 

wasn’t until 2009 that Rowan chose to publish 

‘Summer Crochet’, a pattern book which is 

dedicated solely to the craft. 

Although I learnt the basic crochet stitches whilst 

at Art School in my late teens/early 20s and was 

shown the basic methods by my Great 

Grandmother when I was a small child of perhaps 

just 8 or 9 years old, it was only relatively recently 

that I really got to grips with the craft. As Rowan 

increased the amount of pattern support for the 

craft, I found the desire to improve my skills also 

increased. In order to remind myself of the craft, I 

attended a ‘Learn to Crochet’ workshop run by a 

fellow DC and soon found myself completely 

hooked - even though my first attempts at pattern 

reading were a complete sham with me producing 

a misshapen hexagonal piece rather than a 

traditional Granny Square! Over the past 4 years I 

have practiced hard and learnt loads of techniques 

-crochet has become my passion and I rarely go 

anywhere without a ball of yarn and a hook 

crammed into my handbag or pocket! It is 

brilliantly portable and easy to manage and 

requires very little in the way of equipment. It is 

also incredibly speedy and even though it uses 

relatively more yarn per stitch than it’s knitting 

counter part, it is still a relatively cheap hobby with 

many projects using up left over bits and bobs or 

requiring just a few balls of yarn to complete. 

It is difficult to establish quite where the craft of 

crochet originates and for how long it has been 

around. Unlike the craft of knitting there, has yet 

Mykonos - Summer Crochet 

Sicily - Summer Crochet 


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to be a discovery of crocheted relics from a bygone 

age, with the oldest pieces of crochet appearing to 

date back only as far as the late 17 th Century, 

although there is speculation that the craft was 

practiced by nuns as far back as the 15 th Century. 

This lack of hard evidence means that we can only 

be sure of the existence of the craft in relatively 

recent terms. 

It is believed that the craft evolved from an ancient 

method of embroidery called ‘Tambouring’, which 

was practised in China, India, Persia, North Africa 

and Turkey. Tambour was a form of embroidery 

which was worked onto a background fabric 

stretched on a wooden frame. Stitches were made 

using a small crochet-type hook which was pushed 

through the fabric to catch the yarn which was held 

to the back and make chain stitches. Tambour 

hooks were as fine as sewing needles and the thread 

used was compatibly delicate. It is believed that 

embroiderers realised that the background fabric 

was not imperative to hold the stitches in place and 

that the chain formation of the stitches would 

remain in position without it. Historians refer to this 

Isla - Summer Baby 

theory and consequent practice as ‘tambour in aria’ 

or ‘tambour in the air’. 

At the end of the 18 th Century there are references 

to ‘crochet in the air’ which seems to have been 

predominantly popular in France. Indeed, the 

word ‘crochet’ comes from the middle French word 

‘croche’ which means ‘hook’. Fashions of the time 

included lots of hand made lace; this was costly and 

time consuming to make and could only be 

afforded by the rich. The poorer members of the 

population tried to duplicate the fine lace fabrics 

using crochet techniques, and for a while crochet 

was stigmatised as ‘poor mans lace’ and seems to 

have been practised by only a small number of 

crafts people. However, the reputation of crochet 

was given a reprieve in the later part of the 1800s 

when Queen Victoria enhanced the popularity of 

the craft by crocheting and wearing her own pieces. 

Indeed in the Victorian era crochet lace was used 

not only to adorn clothes, but also to decorate 

household items and accessories too. Hooks used 

were very fine as were the threads. 

From the early part of the 20 th Century crochet 

became a leisure craft for women to practise in their 

spare time, and by the 1940s, and certainly during 

the second World War, crochet seems to have taken 

a bit of a back seat, perhaps this was because yarn 

was on ration and as crochet uses up substantially 

more yarn than knitting the latter was the logical 

choice. However, after the war, crafts such as 

knitting, crochet and embroidery saw an upsurge 

once again and by the late 1960s and 1970s crochet 

had become a popular craft once more. Designers 

began to push the boundaries of the craft and 

sourced unusual ‘yarns’ such as string and wire to 

create their designs. It also became fashionable to 

make quirky fun items such as place mats, blankets 

and bags and, of course, who could forget those 

crochet toilet roll covers? Crafts as a whole took a 

bit of a nose dive in the later part of the 20 th 

Century, but thankfully (as I have already pointed 

out) we have seen a steady return in popularity of 

both knitting and crochet in the early part of the 

new millennium. 


Rowan designer Erika Knight has always been a 

crochet champion and is responsible for some of 

the nicest crochet titles around. Back in 2003 Erika 

published ‘Simple Crochet’, which was followed by 

‘Essential Crochet’ in 2005. Erika is a crochet 

ambassador and has at least 6 crochet titles to her 

name, recently re-inventing the Harmony stitch 

guides to make them appeal to modern day 

crocheters. Marie Wallin is also a lover of crochet 

– in fact I think given the choice between knit and 

crochet she would choose crochet as her favourite 

craft. Marie has included her lovely crochet designs 

in every Rowan magazine since she joined the team 

back in 2005 and enjoys putting different colours 

and stitch formations together . 

Even though I am a relative newbie to the craft of 

crochet, I have been lucky enough to author my 

own crochet title in the shape of The Ultimate 

Crochet Bible which was recently published by 

Collins and Brown. Working on this title was a 

massive undertaking for me, and the decision to 

take on the book was not one that I took lightly. As 

a relative new comer to the craft, I was concerned 

that my depth of knowledge may not be adequate 

to ensure that I was au fait with all that was needed 

to complete such a massive project. After a few 

weeks deliberation and research I was convinced 

that I really wanted to write the book and that my 

passion for the craft was enough to overcome the 

hurdles of working on such a mammoth title. 

Once mastered, crochet is quick and portable, 

equipment is minimal and inexpensive and there 

are really only a few basic hook movements to 

master. Today’s crocheters are a new breed of 

crafter compared to those of a bygone age. They 

do not crochet to pass away their time, to make a 

living or as a money saving exercise as in the day 

of ‘make do and mend’, but rather they see crochet 

as a lifestyle choice not merely a hobby, and are 

prepared to spend many hours (and plenty of 

money) on their projects. They are looking to 

expand their knowledge of the craft and use it not 

only as a hobby, but also as a therapeutic medium. 

Indeed, it has been proven that crochet not only 

helps you relax, but can induce a state similar to 

meditation and can even lower blood pressure and 

feelings of anxiety. 

At a time when financial pressures are high on us 

all and we all have little choice but to work full or 

part time, it appears that the concept of domesticity 

appears to be making a come back, with many 

people deciding to spend more of their leisure time 

at home carrying out domestic based hobbies such 

as baking, card making, knitting and of course 

crocheting. At a time when anything ‘vintage’ is the 

epitome of fashion, both for the clothing and 

interior trades, it is no surprise that this wonderful 

craft has once again come to the forefront of 

popularity. 

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Rowan Spring 

Summer 2011 

Introducing two new yarns for the season, 

supported with two dedicated pattern 

brochures. 

Savannah 

Savannah is a beautiful new matt cotton linen 

yarn, textured in appearance and with a 

summery dry handle. Complementing this 

perfectly is a fabulous collection of 12 ladies 

designs by Marie Wallin. Featuring easy to knit 

textures, open work stitches and simple crochet 

in the form of lovely summer wear, the 

collection showcases the 8 shades of the new 

yarn perfectly. Photographed on a beach setting, 

summer tops, beach cover ups and draping 

cardigans are coloured beautifully in shades 

ranging from sandy neutrals, understated mid 

tones and dusty blue greys. 


Panama 

Open work stitching, fine crochet and stripes all 

feature heavily in this contemporary collection 

of easy to wear summer essentials. The 

collection also plays host to the beautiful new 

Panama yarn, a fine cotton, linen and viscose 

blend yarn with a lovely drape and subtle sheen, 

available in 12 jewel-like shades. 


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Purelife Classics 

As part of the larger trend of moving towards a 

more ethical way of living, Rowan introduces it’s 

latest ladies collection using the Purelife yarns, 

this time designed by Martin Storey. 

Beautiful, intricately textured knits take the form 

of shrugs, cardigans and jackets, perfect for 

balmy summer evenings in the garden. 

The collection of 12 designs also introduces four 

new shades to the natural palette of Revive: 

Flint blue, Loam pink, Firestone red and Grit 

green. 


Cotton Classics 

The second of Martin Storey’s brochures for 

spring, this collection is inspired by the strong 

nautical trend we are experiencing for Spring 

2011, Cotton Classics is a collection of 16 

coastal chic designs for men and women. 

Worked in Handknit Cotton and All Seasons 

Cotton, designs range from cabled sweaters and 

shrugs to textured casual jackets. Featured 

colours include beautiful compliments of Sea 

foam green, Storm blue, Strawberry red, Ochre, 

Violet and Cassis. 


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Summer Baby 

Following up on the success of Winter Kids, 

Summer Baby is a pretty collection of 16 designs 

plus toys for babies and children. Perfectly fun 

and colourful, designs range from pretty floral 

dresses and cardigans to stars, stripes and animal 

designs for the boys, all worked in the favourite 

cotton yarns of the Rowan range. 


River Camp Knits 

The brand new collection from Amy Butler for 

Rowan is inspired by woodland patterns and 

reflections of light. Cover ups of natural 

glamour, fern – like and layered with modern 

pattern, are paired with cosy blankets and 

accessories to provide romantic comfort. River 

Camp Knits uses Amy’s Belle Organic DK and 

Aran, celebrating their second season with the 

introduction of several new shades in distinct 

‘Amy Colours’. 


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The A to Z of Fibres 

B is for BLUEFACED LEICESTER 

The Bluefaced Leicester is a native British breed of 

sheep and is part of the “Longwool” family of 

breeds which grow long locks of curly fibre that 

often look like ringlets on the sheep. Bluefaced 

Leicester (or “BFL” for short) is the most luxurious 

of UK sheep breeds, and is very close to the 

ubiquitous Merino wool when measured for its 

fineness. 

The fineness of wool is measured in “microns”, 

based on the diameter of a fibre. The smaller the 

fibre diameter, the smaller micron count and finer 

the fibre. If a fibre has a high micron count it will 

be rougher. A study has suggested that wool with a 

micron count of less than 21 can easily be worn 

right next to the skin. Merino wool ranges from 17 

to 22 microns, and Bluefaced Leicester has a range 

of 24 to 28 microns. 

As well as a good measure of fineness, BFL has an 

excellent staple (fibre length) and a good small 

‘crimp’ or curl. This makes it an incredibly versatile 

wool you can use for just about anything, from socks 

and garments to lace work. And as well as being 

great to knit with, it dyes beautifully and felts 

brilliantly. What more could you want?! 

Bluefaced Leicester is also described as a 

‘demilustre’ wool. This refers to how silky and shiny 

a wool is, determined by the length and smoothness 

of the scales that make up its fibre. A really silky 

and shiny wool would have a high lustre, and a 

more matt, pearl-like wool would have a low lustre. 

BFL sits in the middle! 

technique called ‘line breeding’ to obtain and then 

‘fix’ the characteristics he wanted in a breed. These 

methods were unheard of at the time but 

revolutionised breeding methods practised by 

farmers of the day. Bakewell selected individual 

‘Border Leicester’ sheep for their ‘blue’ faces and 

finer fleeces and developed these in to a separate 

breed. The Bluefaced Leicester was also known at 

the time as the Hexham Leicester due to its 

concentration around the Hexham area in 

Northumberland. They get their ‘blue faced’ name 

because of the short white hairs which grow over 

their dark skinned heads, giving their faces a silveryblue 

appearance. 

Unfortunately, like most fine-wool sheep, the BFL 

is not a terribly hardy breed and struggles to survive 

in its native northern hills. However, the breed is 

heavily used by farmers around the UK to cross 

with hill breeds like the Swaledale for meat 

purposes and you’ll often see them in fields across 

Britain: look for their distinctive coloured heads, 

‘roman’ noses and thin, ringlet-like fleeces. The 

breed was also imported in to Canada in the 1970’s 

and can still be found there and in the United 

States, as well as Australia and New Zealand. 

The fleece is predominately white wool, but this 

breed does carry a recessive black gene and natural 

coloured lambs do appear- have a look at Rowan’s 

Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK to see what 

beautiful natural blends can be created! 

Next issue: C is for Cotton 

Find Bluefaced Leiecester in: Rowan Purelife 

British Sheep Breeds DK, Chunky and new Bouclé. 

The breed was developed by a man called Robert 

Bakewell. Bakewell was born in 1726 and was the 

third generation farmer on the family farm in 

Dishley, Leicestershire. Bakewell developed a 

For more information about baa ram ewe and its 

yarns, go to www.baaramewe.co.uk.

ROWAN Weekend Workshops 2011 in 

Germany 

Claudia Schneider-Koglin, our german Rowan Design Consultant, runs an extensive workshop 

programme throughout Germany. We are pleased to announce her programme of weekend and week 

workshops for the New Year. Here is a little look at just a few of the workshops planned for 2011.... 

The following three week/weekend workshops “All you want” are a full 

workshop package available with choices in lots of different techniques. 

Rowan –Wollness –Weekend workshop at Chiemsee /Gstadt 17 th – 19 th 

June 

For further details please contact: Dr. Claudia Schneider-Koglin 

(doc_csk@web.de) or Heike Redlinghaus (www.wolleundideen.de) 

Rowan –Wollness –Weekend workshop at Stick-Atelier/Kuppingen 2 nd 

+ 3 rd July 


(doc_csk@web.de) or Margarete Grandjot (www.stickatelier.de) 

Rowan-Wollness – Week at Europe hiking hotel Chesa Monte at 

Fiss/Austria 30 th – 3 rd November 


(doc_csk@web.de) or Hotel Chesa Monte (www.chesa-monte.at) 

Other weekend workshops of Claudia’s: 

29683 Bad Fallingbostel, Lana Materia Dagmar Ohlsen 

Walsroderstr. 5, phone.: 05162/909320 

www.lana-materia.de 

12.02. + 13.02.2011 Fair Isle and Intarsia 

08.10. + 09.10.2011 Lace, Fairse Isle, Domino knitting 

80799 München-Schwabing, Strickeria, Brigitte Kreische 

Nordendstr. 17,phone .: 089/88904532 

www.strickeria-muenchen.de 

27.08. + 28.08.2011 Big Surprise 

24.09. + 25.09.2011 Start up for a big project 

89073 Ulm, Heike Redlinghaus, Wolle + Ideen, 

Pfauengasse 17, phone 0731-619491 

www.wolleundideen.de 

12.03. + 13.03.2011 Shawls in a special way 

01.10. + 02.10.2011 Start up for a big project (fashion show 30 th September) 


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RowanLoves… 

A stunning collection from Martin Storey 

for Rowan 

Nordic Knits 

This book by celebrated designer Martin Storey is a 

collection of 25 stylish homeware projects and 

accessories all inspired by Nordic textural stitch and 

colour work. The 25 patterns range from simple to 

challenging, and are worked in Rowan’s beautiful, 

natural wool yarns including Felted Tweed, Wool 

Cotton and Kidsilk Haze. 

Designs range from cosy legwarmers to luxurious 

shrugs and warm cushions, and are influenced by rich 

colours, pattern and cabling. 

“The Rowan yarns I have selected for the knits in this 

book pay tribute to a heritage of natural yarns. The 

soft, art-shaded colour palette makes it much easier to 

recreate some of the traditional style textures and 

colours.” Martin Storey 


Rowan Studio Knits – 

16 designs by Sarah Hatton 

A celebration of the outstandingly successful Rowan 

Studio concept; a commitment to develop modern, 

contemporary, fashion led designs for handknitters, this 

collection brings together a selection of the most 

symbolic and popular pieces ever to have appeared in 

the Studio brochures. 

Taken from various editions, designs include Malin, a 

perfectly pretty lace stitch tunic knitted in Kidsilk Haze, 

Fran, a warm, chunky winter cover up, and Lotte, an 

edge to edge jacket knitted in Rowan Calmer. Also part 

of the collection is Vali, an exquisite cashmere-wool 

dress, and Harwood, a textured three quarter length 

jacket in Felted Tweed Chunky. 

A perfect addition to any knitter’s collection! 


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float 

sheer 

trace 


issue twenty two 

launches january 2011 

INVENTIVE 

Studio 22 is about pushing the 

boundaries and being inventive with 

knitwear. Studio 22 is all about 

using simple techniques to 

produce striking end results. 

Rowan Big Wool, Kid Classic, 

Kidsilk Haze and Felted Tweed 

Aran are combined to create a 

variety of dramatic effects. Tubular 

and three dimensional knitting, 

laddering and felting are a few of the 

techniques used to create this 

exciting collection. 

This issue is for the adventurous 

knitter! 

drape 


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New Collection from Amy Butler… 

Launching January 2011 

Soul Blossoms 

I wanted to create a visual story to share my wonderful experiences while travelling to 

India. It’s impossible to spend time in such a soulful place and not be inspired by the 

culture, rich colors, amazing textiles, and ornate architecture. I was instantly consumed 

by the heartbeat of everyday life and smitten with the beautiful way people expressed 

themselves. This collection is my interpretation of an enchanted, modern passage through 

the floral delights of India. Dreamy jewel toned prints in multi-hued flowers and designs 

- uplifting and passionate - weave together my ethnic inspired story. My three color 

collections; Passion, Joy and Bliss, work in a harmonious treasure box palette for endless 

exotic combinations. I hope you are as delighted as I am, and that you find your own 

inspirations to help your creative soul blossom! 

Enjoy! XO Amy 



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RowanMembersGallery 

In the last newsletter you may remember we asked for pictures of you 

with your stash bag to include in our next 

newsletter. Well here you are… 

About 3 weeks ago my grand-nephew (aged 6) sat on the bottom 

stair in his home and asked me if he could ask me a question. 

Slightly fearful of what his request might be, I cautiously said yes. 

He asked, very politely, if I could make him a cushion, just like 

mummy’s. This was the Stars and Stripes Cushion by Debbie 

Abrahams. So, I collected together my stash of Rowan Handknit 

DK cotton (encouraged by “Use Up Your Yarn Stash” workshop in 

April 2007) and set to adapting Debbie’s design to incorporate 

ADAM, my nephew’s name. Using intarsia method, learnt at the 

Rowan workshop at John Lewis, London the cushion was soon 

made! 

Ann Frazer of Beckenham, Kent 

Thanks for the latest newsletter and pattern book, they’re great! 

Please find attached a photograph of me, my knitting and the stash 

bag - the inveterate knitter aboard our yacht after a sail to Tollesbury, 

Essex! Essential sailing kit, though my husband isn’t quite so sure! 

Stephanie Mylroie 

Last weekend it happened that my sweet cat Elvis moved from her 

favourite place to her brand new house. 

Just thought that you would appreciate her good clever choice. 

All the best from Nese and Elvis 

Want to see yourself on this page? Email us and you 

might just appear! 



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Embroiderers’ Guild – 

Graduate Showcase 2010 

The Knitting and Stitching Shows in Alexandra Palace, Dublin and Harrogate have been the venues for 

the Graduate Showcase, endorsed by the Embroiderers’ Guild, where selected up and coming textile 

artists can promote their design talent and inspiration to the thousands of consumers who visit the Knitting 

& Stitching Shows, hosted by Creative Exhibitions [www.twistedthread.com]. 

Since its conception fifteen years ago, the Graduate Showcase has proven to be a major attraction within 

the Knitting & Stitching Shows, with a deserved reputation for innovation and exciting design ideas and 

concepts. 

The Graduate Showcase comprises graduates from across the country who have been selected by the 

Guild as the best up and coming graduates this year. 

The aim is to provide a stepping stone for recent graduates… by helping them to develop a clearer notion 

of the direction they may wish to follow. 

The work of the Embroiderers’ Guild “scholars” is also featured as part of the Graduate Showcase. 

This year’s talented scholars, who are selected by the Embroiderers’ Guild and receive bursaries from the 

Guild, are Fiona Wilson [www.wix.com/fionawilson] and Emma Lundgren. The scholarships are awarded 

annually to develop the art of embroidery and to undertake projects to further their own achievements 

through working with the Embroiderers’ Guild. 


Based in Huddersfield, Fiona creates printed and embroidered panels and has a passion for mixing dye 

and printing to create interesting materials as a base for stitch. Fiona has been experimenting with layering 

techniques which are then embellished with hand and machine stitching. 

Emma was born in Sweden and is a London based textile designer. Emma mixes bright colours with 

many different techniques and textiles – with a combination of crochet, hand embroidery, digital stitch 

and laser cutting. Emma is trying to explore new directions where function and decoration are one. 

Fifteen graduates were selected by a panel of textile experts from the Embroiderers’ Guild and their work 

is showcased at all the Knitting & Stitching Shows. 

Coats Crafts has always been a strong supporter of both the Embroiderers’ Guild and the Knitting & 

Stitching Shows, which presented an ideal opportunity at Alexandra Palace to meet and talk with these 

young and talented scholars and graduates, who each received a selection of Coats’ hand and machine 

embroidery threads as a token of support for their achievements. 

Graduates & Scholars 2010 

Scholar College Website 

Emma Lundgren Royal College of Art www.emmalundgren.com 

Fiona Wilson Manchester Metropolitan University www.fiona-wilson.blogspot.com 

Graduate College Website 

Trevor Smith 

Birmingham City University 

Tatevik Badalyan Birmingham City University www.wix.com/textilemilliner/ 

tatevik-badalyan 

Lyn Snow 

Bath Spa University 

Gabrielle Forshaw Bath Spa University www.gabrielleforshaw.co.uk 

Laura-Jane Sparks 

University College Falmouth 

Hannah Jones Bucks New University www.redshedtextiles2010.co.uk 

Alisha Oakey Bucks New University www.redshedtextiles2010.co.uk 

Catherine Haynes Bucks New University www.catherineannhaynes.com 

Julia Bone ColchesterSchool of Art & Design www.artsthread.com/p/juliabone 

Samantha Sayer Nottingham Trent University www.samsayerdesigns.co.uk 

Karen Rogers 

University of Wales Institute 

Ella Chadzy 

West Wales School of the Arts 

Bethany Walker 

De Montfort University 

Anita Sturch 

Julia Caprara School of Textile Arts 

Brenda Parsons East Berkshire College web.me.com/brendaparsons/Site/ 

Welcome.html 


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Pine Socks 

By Erika Knight 

YARN 

Rowan Felted Tweed 

A Phantom 153 1 x 50gm 

B Clay 177 1 x 50gm 

C Ginger 154 1 x 50gm 

D Rage 150 1 x 50gm 

E Cinnamon 175 1 x 50gm 

F Avocado 161 1 x 50gm 

NEEDLES 

1 pair 3 3 ⁄4 mm (no 10) (US 3) needles 

1 pair 3 3 ⁄4 mm (no 9) (US 5) needles 

TENSION 

26 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over 

patterned st st using 3 3 ⁄4 mm (US 5) needles. 

Chart note: Chart shows design for left sock. When 

working this sock, work odd numbered K rows 

reading chart from right to left, and even numbered 

P rows reading chart from left to right. For right 

sock, reverse design by work odd numbered K rows 

reading chart from left to right, and even numbered 

P rows reading chart from right to left. 

LEFT SOCK 

Using 3 3 ⁄4 mm (US 3) needles and yarn D cast on 

47 sts. 

Join in yarn A. 

Row 1 (RS): Using yarn A, K1, *P1, K1, rep from 

* to end. 

Row 2: Using yarn D, P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to 

end. 

These 2 rows form rib. 

Break off yarn D and cont in rib using yarn A only. 

Work in rib for a further 16 rows, ending with RS 

facing for next row. 

Change to 3 3 ⁄4 mm (US 5) needles. 

Using a combination of the fairisle and intarsia 

techniques, now work in patt from chart, which is 

worked entirely in st st beg with a K row (see chart 

note), as folls: 

Work 56 rows, ending with RS facing for next 

row.** 

Shape heel 

Slip first one st of next row and last 24 sts of this 

next row onto holders. 

Rejoin yarn A to rem 22 sts with RS facing and 

work on this set of 22 sts only for heel as folls: 

Row 1 (RS): K22. 

Row 2: P21, wrap next st (by slipping next st from 

left needle to right needle, taking yarn to opposite 

side of work between needles, then slipping same st 

back onto left needle - when working back across 

wrapped sts, work the wrapped st and the wrapping 

loop tog as 1 st) and turn. 


Row 3: K20, wrap next st and turn. 

Row 4: P19, wrap next st and turn. 










Row 14: As row 12. 










Row 24: Purl to end. 

Row 25: K22. 

These 25 rows complete heel shaping. 

Break off yarn A. 

Shape foot 

With RS facing, using 3 3 ⁄4 mm (US 5) needles and 

yarn B, K st left on holder before heel sts, pick up 

and K 1 st along row-end edge of heel, K22 heel sts, 

pick up and K 1 st along other row-end edge of 

heel, then K24 sts left on other holder. 49 sts. 

Next row (WS): Using yarn F, P23, P2tog, P22, 

P2tog tbl. 47 sts. 

***Beg with chart row 59, cont in patt from chart 

until chart row 102 has been completed, ending 

with RS facing for next row. 

Break off contrasts and cont using yarn A only. 

Shape toe 

Row 1 (RS): K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K18, K2tog, K1, sl 

1, K1, psso, K18, K2tog, K1. 43 sts. 

Row 2: Purl. 

Row 3: K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K16, K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, 

psso, K16, K2tog, K1. 39 sts. 

Row 4: Purl. 



Row 6: Purl. 



Row 8: Purl. 



Row 10: P12, P2tog tbl and turn. 

Fold toe so that RS of toe are facing - there should 

be 13 sts on each needle. Using a 3rd needle, close 

tow by casting- off both sets of sts tog, taking 1 st 

from front needle with corresponding st from back 

needle. 

RIGHT SOCK 

Work as for left sock to **, reversing position of 

chart (see chart note). 

Shape heel 

Slip first 24 sts of next row and last one st of this 

next row onto holders. 

Rejoin yarn A to rem 22 sts with RS facing and 

work heel rows 1 to 25 as given for left sock. 

These 25 rows complete heel shaping. 

Break off yarn A. 

Shape foot 

With RS facing, using 3 3 ⁄4 mm (US 5) needles and 

yarn B, K24 sts left on holder before heel sts, pick 

up and K 1 st along row-end edge of heel, K22 heel 

sts, pick up and K 1 st along other row-end edge of 

heel, then K st left on other holder. 49 sts. 

Next row (WS): Using yarn F, P2tog, P22, P2tog 

tbl, P1. 47 sts. 

Complete as given for left sock from ***. 

MAKING UP 

Press. 

Using photograph and chart as a guide, embroidery 

lines of stem stitch using yarn F to form stems and 

veins of leaves. Using yarn C, embroider french 

knots onto centres of flowers. 

Join inside leg and foot seam. 


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Workshopdates 

2 nd Feb - 

Freeform Crochet 

with Erica Pask, 

Tudor Rose 

Patchwork, 

Oakley, Tel: 

01234 824983 

2 nd Feb - Knitting 

with Texture with 

Margaret Rowan, 

John Lewis 

Bluewater, 

Tel: 01322 624123 

5 th Feb – 

Freeform Crochet 


Tudor Rose 

Patchwork, 

Oakley, Tel: 

01234 824983 

5 th Feb – Next 

Steps in Crochet 

with Sarah 

Hazell, John 

Lewis, Trafford, 

Tel:0161 4914040 

6 th Feb – Fair Isle 

in the Round with 

Sarah Hazell, 

Yarn 

Barn, Shaw, 

Tel: 01706 843538 

7th Feb – 

Professional 

Finishing Part 

One with Debbie 

Abrahams, The 

Little Wool Shop, 

Southwell 

Tel: 01636 814198 

12 th Feb – Fair 

Isle and Intarisa 

with Emma King, 

BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

12 th Feb – 

Washing Machine 

Felting with 

Heike Gittins, 

John Lewis 

Cribbs Causeway, 

Tel: 0117 9591100 

18 th Feb – 

Knitting with 

Texture with 


Pandora Crafts, 

Guildford, 

Tel: 01483 572558 

19 th Feb – Knitted 

Jewellery with 

Emma King, 

Threads of Life, 

Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

19 th Feb – Socks 

that Rock with 

Freddie Patmore, 

John Lewis, 

Reading, 

Tel: 0118 9575955 

19 th Feb – Lace 

Techniques with 

Sara Thornett, 

Poppy’s, York, 

Tel: 01904 270927 

19 th Feb – 

Techniques for 

the New Season 

with Sarah 

Hatton, John 

Lewis Peter Jones, 

Tel: 0207 7303434 

19 th Feb – Time 

for Tea with 

Sarah Hazell, 

John Lewis 


Tel: 0117 9591100 

21 st Feb – Knit up 

Your Stash with 

Debbie 

Abrahams, The 

Little Wool Shop, 

Southwell, 

Tel: 01636 814198 

22 nd Feb – 

Knitting with 

Texture with 

Emma King, John 

Lewis, Cardiff, 

Tel: 02920 536000 

25-27 th Feb – 

Knitted and 

Felted Home 

Accessories with 


Missenden Abbey, 

Buckinghamshire 

Tel: 01494 866811 

26 th Feb – Fair 

Isle and Intarsia 


John Lewis, 

Newcastle, 

Tel: 0191 2325000 

26 th Feb – Make 

do and Mend 

with Sarah 

Hazell, John 

Lewis, Liverpool 

Tel: 0151 709 7070 

27 th Feb – Learn 

to Crochet with 

Erica Pask, Yarn, 

Beeston, 

Tel: 0115 9253606 

26 th Feb – Learn 

to Sew with Erica 

Pask, Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

5 th Mar – Learn 

to Knit with 


John Lewis, 

Bluewater, 

Tel: 01322 624123 



Sarah Hazell, 

Fibre and Clay, 

Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

5 th Mar – 

Beginners 

Patchwork with 

Janet Goddard, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 

7 th Mar – 

Understanding 

Lace with Sarah 

Hatton, Create 

Cafe, Ilkley, 

Tel: 01943 817788 

10 th Mar - Learn 


Sarah Hazell , 


Guildford, 

Tel: 01483 572 558 


to Knit with 

Nicole Wilson, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

12-13 th Mar – 

Crochet Club 

Workshop with 

Jane Crowfoot, 

Rowan Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 


14 th Mar - 

Exploring Colour 


The Little Wool 

Shop, Southwell, 

Tel: 01636 814198 

15 th Mar – Design 

Your Own Knit 

with Sarah 

Hatton, John 

Lewis Watford, 

Tel: 01923 244266 

17 th Mar – 

Professional 

Finishing with 

Erica Pask, John 

Lewis 

Cambridge, 

Tel: 01223 361292 

19 th Mar – 

Beginners 

Crochet with 

Sarah Hazell, 

John Lewis 

Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 


to Sew (with focus 

on pattern 

reading) with 

Jenny Stilwell, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 


to Knit Socks 

with Heike 

Gittins, 

BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

21 st Mar – 

Crocheted Tote 

Bag with Sarah 

Hazell, John 

Lewis Oxford St, 

Tel: 0207 6297711 

25-26 th Mar – 

TBC with Sarah 

Hatton, The Glen 

Gallery, Northern 

Ireland, 

Tel: 02825 880354 

26 th Mar – 

Professional 


Emma King, 

BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

26 th Mar – 

Professional 




Guildford, 

Tel: 01483 572558 



Sarah Hazell, 

John Lewis, 

Cardiff, 

Tel: 02920 536000 

26 th Mar – Fair 


with Margaret 

Rowan, Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

26 th Mar – Magic 

of Moebius with 



Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

27 th Mar – Next 

Step Crochet with 

Erica Pask, Yarn, 

Beeston, 

Tel: 0115 9253606 

28 th Mar – 

Professional 


Erica Pask, Tudor 

Rose Patchwork, 

Oakley, 

Tel: 01234 824983 

2 nd Apr – 

Customising 

Children’s 

Clothes with 

Charlotte Liddle, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

7 th Apr – Tunisian 

Crochet with 


John Lewis 

Cambridge, 

Tel: 01223 361292 

2 nd Apr – Style a 

Knit to Suit You 


John Lewis, 

Trafford, 

Tel: 0161 4914040 

9 th Apr – Summer 

Bunting (Sewing) 


Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

9 th Apr – Knitting 

with Beads and 

Sequins with 

Emma King, 


Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

9 th Apr – 



Hazell, Fibre and 

Clay Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

9 th Apr – Cables 

and Lace with 


BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

9-10 th Apr – 

Creative 

Workshop with In 

House Design 

Team, Rowan 

Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 

10 th Apr – Learn 


Sarah Hazell, 

Yarn Barn, Shaw, 

Tel: 01706 843538 

13 th Apr – 

Moving on From 

Learn to Sew 

with Jenny 

Stilwell, John 

Lewis Bluewater, 

Tel: 01322 624123 


to Sew with Jenny 

Stilwell, Liberty. 

Tel: 0207 7341234 



Sarah Hazell, 


Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

18 th -21 st April – 

Rowan Easter 

School, 

Missenden Abbey 


Tel: 01494 866811 

23 rd Apr –Learn 


Nicole Wilson, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

23 rd Apr – 

Moving on From 

Learn to Sew 

with Margaret 

Rowan, John 

Lewis, Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 

23 rd Apr – 



Hazell, John 

Lewis Peter Jones 

Tel: 0207 7303434 

30 th Apr – Make 

Do and Mend 

with Sarah 

Hazell, Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 


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5 th May – Make 

do and Mend 

with Sarah 

Hazell, John 

Lewis Trafford, 

Tel: 0161 4914040 

7 th May- Moving 

on From Learn to 

Sew with Jenny 

Stilwell, Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 7341234 

7 th May- Beautiful 

Snoods with 

Emily Holmes, 

John Lewis, 


Tel: 0117 9591100 

7 th May- 

Advanced Socks 

with Freddie 

Patmore, John 

Lewis Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 

9th May – 

Knitting with 

Texture with 

Emma King, 



Tel: 01636 814198 

13-15 th May – 

TBC, Missenden 

Abbey 


Tel: 01494 866811 

13 th May – TBC 

with Janice 

Anderson, The 

Glen Gallery, 

Northern Ireland, 

Tel: 02825 880354 


with Janice 

Anderson, The 

Glen Gallery, 


Tel: 02825 880354 

14 th May – Fair 



BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

14 th May – 

Circular Crochet 

Cushion with 

Sarah Hazell, 


Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

14 th May – 

Professional 


Erica Pask, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 

21 st May – 

Patchwork 

Cushion with 

Janet Goddard, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 

28 th May – Learn 

to Knit with 


Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 



Yarn, Beeston, 

Tel: 0115 9253606 

4 th Jun – Learn to 

Crochet with 

Sarah Hazell, 


Knutsford, 

Tel: 01565 652035 

4 th Jun – Textile 

Jewellery with 

Charlotte Liddle, 

Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 

6 th Jun – TBC 


John Lewis, 

Cambridge 

Tel: 01223 361292 

7 th Jun – 

Crocheted 

Colourwork 

Cushion with 

Sarah Hazell, 

John Lewis 

Watford, 

Tel: 01923 244266 

11 th Jun – 

Millinery with 

Mary-Jane 

Baxter, Liberty, 

Tel: 0207 734 1234 

12 th Jun – 



Hazell, Yarn 

Barn Shaw, 

Tel: 01706 843538 

12-19 th Jun – 

Cottage Garden 

Knitting with 


Chatesu St. 

Julien, France 

Tel: 01273 400030 

15 th Jun – Learn 



John Lewis 

Bluewater, 

Tel: 01322 624123 

16 th Jun – Hand 

Patchwork with 


Lewis, 

Cambridge, 

Tel: 01223 361292 

18 th Jun – Bags to 

Knit with Emma 

King, Threads of 

Life, Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

18-19 th Jun – 

Learn to Crochet 

with Sarah 

Hazell, Rowan 

Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 

9 th Jul – Learn to 

Knit Socks with 


BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

12 th Jul – Learn to 

Crochet with 


Lewis, Brent 

Cross 

Tel: 020 8202 6535 

14 th Jul – TBC 

with Sarah 

Hatton, John 

Lewis, 

Cambridge, 

Tel: 01223 361292 

16 th Jul – TBC 

with Sarah 

Hatton, John 

Lewis Peter Jones, 

Tel: 0207 7303434 

16 th Jul – 

Professional 


Emma King, 

BaaRamEwe, 

Leeds, 

Tel: 0113 2781788 

16-17 th Jul – 

Learn to Sew 

with Margaret 

Rowan, Rowan 

Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 

20 th Jul – Shibori 

Knitted Felt with 


John Lewis 

Bluewater, 

Tel: 01322 624123 

20 th Aug – 

Professional 


Emma King, 


Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

1 st Sept – Focus 

on Short Row 

Shaping with Jane 

Crowfoot, John 

Lewis, Welwyn 

Tel: 01707 323456 

Ext 4247 


3 rd -4 th Sept – 

Design a Knit 

(based on Studio) 

with Sarah 

Hatton, Rowan 

Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 

10 th Sept – 

Christmas Knits 

with Sarah 

Hazell, John 

Lewis Peter Jones 

Tel: 0161 7303434 


Knitting with 

Texture 

(Advanced) with 

Emma King, 



Tel: 01636 814198 

14 th Sept – Log 

Cabin Cushion 

(Patchwork) with 

Jenny Stilwell, 

John Lewis 

Bluewater 

Tel: 01322 624123 


Kidsilk Haze with 

Sarah Hazell, 

John Lewis 

Trafford, 

Tel: 0161 4914040 

17-18 th Sept – 

Tips and 

Techniques for 

Knitting with 

Debbie 

Abrahams, 


Tel: 01484 681881 


Advanced Sock 

Techniques with 


John Lewis, 

Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 


Knitting with 

Colour with 


John Lewis Peter 

Jones, 

Tel: 0207 7303434 

1 st Oct – Bags to 

Knit with Emma 

King, John 

Lewis, Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 

15-16 th Oct – 


Through Knitting 

with Emma King 

and Sarah Hazell, 


Tel: 01484 681881 

17 th Oct – 

Christmas Knits 




Tel: 01636 814198 

25 th Oct – TBC 


John Lewis Brent 

Cross 

Tel: 0208 2026535 

29 th Oct – 




Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

4 th Nov – TBC 

with Janice 

Anderson, The 

Glen Gallery, 


Tel: 02825 880354 


with Janice 

Anderson, The 

Glen Gallery, 


Tel: 02825 880354 


with Janice 

Anderson, The 

Glen Gallery, 


Tel: 02825 880354 

12 th Nov – 

Intermediate 

Sewing with 


John Lewis, 

Sheffield, 

Tel: 0114 2768511 

12-13 th Nov – 

Christmas Project 

with Freddie 

Patmore, Rowan 

Yarns, 

Tel: 01484 681881 

14 th Nov – Get 

Creative with 

Emma King, 



Tel: 01636 814198 

10 th Dec – Fair 

Isle with Emma 

King, Threads of 

Life, Castle 

Donington, 

Tel: 01332 811597 

Please contact individual stores for further details or to book. For more 

details on our workshop programme please visit www.knitrowan.com 


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Workshops & Events in Germany 

Rowan Design Consultant Dr. Claudia Schneider-Koglin 

Brandenburgstr. 41, 97450 Arnstein, phone: 09363/994129 Email:doc_csk@web.de 

Rowan–Wollness–Weekendworkshop at Chiemsee/Gstadt, 17 th 

– 19 th June 

“All you want” from Lace design to Fair Isle over domino knitting to 

crochet 

Please contact: Claudia Schneider-Koglin (doc_csk@web.de) or 

Heike Redlinghaus Ulm (www.wolleundideen.de) 

Rowan–Wollness–Weekendworkshop at Stick- 

Atelier/Kuppingen 2 nd +3 rd July 


crochet 


Margarete Grandjot (www.stickatelier.de) 

Rowan-Wollness–Week at Europe hiking hotel Chesa 

Monte at Fiss/Austria 30 th – 3 rd November 


crochet 


Hotel Chesa Monte (www.chesa-monte.at) 

29683 Bad Fallingbostel, Lana Materia 

Walsroderstr. 5, phone: 05162/909320 

www.lana-materia.de 

12.+ 13.02.2011 Fair Isle and Intarsia 

08.+ 09.10.2011 Lace, Fairse Isle, Domino knitting 

68753 Waghäusel-Wiesentheid, Bastelstube 

Mannheimerstr. 7, phone: 07254-7799741 

19.01.2011 Scarfs- both sides are beautiful! 

69469 Weinheim, Heide’s Wollwerkstatt 

Giselherstr. 19, phone : 06201/256910 

www.heides-wollwerkstatt.de 

19.03.2011 Domino knitting / Fair Isle 

17.09.2011 Scarfs - both sides beautiful! 

12.11.2011 Xmasworkshop 

71522 Backnang, Wollstube Wollin 

Schillerstr. 19, phone 07191/902828 

www.wollstube-wollin.de 

29.04.2011 Accessoires in crochet and knitting 

72175 Dornham, Regi´s Wollstube 

Roßgartenstr. 14, phone.: 07455/2785 


74072 Heilbronn, Wolke 

Am Kieselmarkt 2, phone: 07131-629357 

19.02.2011 Accessoires in crochet and knitting 

80799 München-Schwabing, Strickeria 

Nordendstr. 17, phone.: 089/88904532 

www.strickeria-muenchen.de 

29.01.2011 knitting after Kaffe Fassett 

26.02.2011 My own Rowan- project 

26.03.2011 shawls in a special way 

30.04.2011 finishing, Tipps for knitters 

21.05.2011 All kind of bags 

30.07.2011 finishing, Tipps for knitters 

27.+ 28.08.2011 Big Surprise 

24.+ 25.09.2011 Start up for a big project 

22.10.2011 Scarfs both sides beautiful 

26.11.2011 Lots of Coulourwork 


89073 Ulm, Wolle + Ideen 

Pfauengasse 17, phone: 0731-619491 

www.wolleundideen.de 

08.01.2011 Scarfs both sides beautiful 

05.02.2011 domino knitting 

12.+ 13.03.2011 Shawls in a special way 

16.04.2011 All kind of bags 

07.05.2011 My own Rowan- project 

04.06.2011 crochet 

02.+ 03.07.2011 All you want 

06.08.2011 summer surpirse 

03.09.2011 What`s new 

30.09.2011 Fashion show 

01.+ 02.10.2011 Startup for a big project 

05.11.2011 Colourwork 


93047 Regensburg, Strickeria 

Fuchsengang 2, phone 0941/58612300 

25.03.2011 Fashionshow 

97450 Arnstein, Treffpunkt Wolle 

Marktstr. 5, phone: 01631621875 

02.04.2011 Lace , Fair Isle, domino knitting 

15.10.2011 all you want 

20.11.2011 Fashion show 

Every second Wednesday “0pen Rowan Knitting club“ 

Rowan Design Consultant Ulrike Eberts 

Im Inken 4b, 57399 Kirchhundem,phone: 02764/261 671 email: ulli.eberts@web.de 

53123 Bonn, Atelier Rosenbaum 

Rochusstr. 245, phone: 0228/39047787 

22.01.2011 Double Face 

40878 Ratingen, Wollkörbchen 

Turmstr. 30, phone: 02102/5533797 

17.02.2011 “all about Denim” 

40822 Mettmann, Kreative Handarbeiten 

Teckhauserstr. 13, phone: 02104/082633 

26.02.2011 Double Face 

57078 Geißweid, Stecknadel 

Rathausstr. 20, phone: 0271/8902667 

Rowan Knitting club every Tuesday from 3p.m. to 6p.m. 

Different techniques and projects 


Summer Baby 

20 designs for newborns to 4 years 

By Marie Wallin, Martin Storey, Grace Melville, Lisa Richardson & Janice Anderson 

www.knitrowan.com

2011 

Rowan Weekend Workshops 

12/13th March Crochet Club Jane Crowfoot 

9/10th April Creative Workshop In House Design Team 

18/19th June Learn to Crochet Sarah Hazell 

16/17th July Learn to Sew Margaret Rowan 

3/4th September Design a Knit (Studio) 

17/18th September Tips and Techniques 

Sarah Hatton 

Debbie Abrahams 

15/16th October Exploring Colour Through Knitting Emma King 

and Sarah Hazell 

12/13th November Christmas Project 

Freddie Patmore 

Rowan International Members receive a 10% discount on Rowan Mill Workshops 

and 5% on other participating Rowan stockist workshops 

For latest workshop info or to find your nearest store, visit 


or call +44 (0) 1484 681881 


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