what’s newA whole season’s worth of knitting books, magazines andexhibitions covering all aspects of knitting and textile design.<strong>Rowan</strong> Angora HazeWith 14 beautiful luxurious designs by Martin Storey, this lovely brochure showcases one of our new yarns for the season,the exquisite Angora Haze.<strong>Rowan</strong> Angora Haze is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB142 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.<strong>Rowan</strong> Thick ‘n’ ThinSarah Hatton has designed 15 simple and very wearable garments and accessories using one of our new yarns for the season, the funThick ‘n’ Thin. With an emphasis on easy to make projects this fabulous collection will be perfect for the beginner hand knitter as well asthe more experienced.<strong>Rowan</strong> Thick ‘n’ Thin is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB138 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.<strong>Rowan</strong> Alpaca ColourFeaturing our exciting new Alpaca Colour yarn, this brochure showcases a collection of 17 contemporary and easy to wearhand knits by Lisa Richardson. This yarn has a beautiful blended colour effect which is perfect for plain and textured knitsalike, whilst the alpaca adds the super soft hand feel.<strong>Rowan</strong> Alpaca Colour is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB143 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.<strong>Rowan</strong> Autumn KnitsInspired by the continuing trend for heritage country wear, this is a collection of 14 sumptuous hand knits for women and men by MarieWallin. Using two of our most popular winter yarns Cocoon and Lima, together with our new yarn Lima Colour. Featuring cable textures,small tweed patterns and fairisles and knitted in fabulous autumnal colours, these lovely designs will be both a pleasure to knit and to wear.<strong>Rowan</strong> Autumn Knits is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB144 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.<strong>Rowan</strong> Little StarLittle Star is a charming collection of vintage inspired hand knits for girls and boys from 3 to 10 years of age. With 21 lovely designsby Marie Wallin using some of our popular yarns, Wool Cotton, Wool Cotton 4ply, Pure Wool DK and 4ply and also featuring ourbeautiful new Angora Haze. This is a collection that will be a must for knitting grandmothers and mothers alike.<strong>Rowan</strong> Little Star is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB141 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.<strong>Rowan</strong> PioneerInspired by the pioneer spirit of America’s Mid West, Martin Storey has designed a collection of 14 cosy, easy to wear hand knits forboth women and men. Using our popular Big Wool, Pure Wool Aran and Creative Focus Worsted yarns, this collection features looksranging from Amish inspired patterning through to Martin’s signature cable textures.<strong>Rowan</strong> Pioneer is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB140 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.124
<strong>Rowan</strong> Warm & ToastyThis fabulous collection showcases easy and quick to knit contemporary winter accessories and simple garments. Perfect for thebeginner hand knitter, the collection is designed by the <strong>Rowan</strong> design team and features 14 designs using our wonderful AlpacaChunky and Tumble yarns.<strong>Rowan</strong> Warm & Toasty is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from 15th July 2013.Order code: ZB139 Visit www.knitrowan.com to view the collection online.Aran & Nordic Knits For Kids - 25 designs for babies and young childrenMartin StoreyThe beautiful motifs and patterns of northern Europe have provided the inspiration for Martin Storey’s collection of cables andcolour knits for little boys and girls. Martin has chosen a range of <strong>Rowan</strong>’s natural wool yarns for a range of garments andaccessories as well as cushions and throws.Aran & Nordic Knits for Kids is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from Autumn 2013.<strong>Rowan</strong> (UK) St Martins Press (USA). Berry & Bridges Ltd. ISBN 978-1-907544-61-3 Price £15.95aran & nordic knits for kids25 designsfor babiesand youngchildrenMartin StoreySarah Hatton & Martin Storey - Designer KnitsTwo of <strong>Rowan</strong>’s popular designers – Sarah Hatton and Martin Storey – have joined forces to create a special ‘his and hers’ collection of20 knit designs for girls and guys. In it they showcase their talent for creating the kind of designs in <strong>Rowan</strong>’s classic yarns that knitterslove to knit, wear and just keep on wearing!Sarah Hatton & Martin Storey Designer Knits is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from Autumn 2013.Quail Publishing ISBN: 978-0-9567851-9-0 £15.99A Knitted Sock Society - 10 Modern sock designs using <strong>Rowan</strong> Fine Art.Rachel CoopeyThe Knitted Sock Society is a collection of 10 sock patterns knitted with <strong>Rowan</strong> Fine Art hand painted sock yarn. The patterns includetwisted stitches, cables, lace and colourwork, with geometric patterns, strong lines and intricate details.A Knitted Sock Society is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from Autumn 2013.Quail Publishing ISBN: 978-0-9567851-8-3 £9.95Dee Hardwicke’slittle colour knitsDee Hardwicke’s Little Colour Knits - 10 colourwork and textured designs.With a successful track record in creating beautiful, colourful ceramics, Dee Hardwicke fell in love with the <strong>Rowan</strong> palette of yarnsand has used them to create some brilliant knits for the home and for accessories.Dee Hardwicke’s Little Colour Knits is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from August 2013.<strong>Rowan</strong>/Berry & Co Publishing Ltd ISBN: 978-1-907544-62-0 £11.99Knit to Fit - Sharon BrantThe beauty of being able to knit is to have something unique, personal and most importantly a garment that looks like it has been madefor you! And that comes with the fit of the garment. This book will help you to understand the measurements given in patterns and howthat relates to your own shape, the importance of the tension square and how you can adjust the patterns to suit your own personal size.Knit to Fit is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from Autumn 2013.Quail Publishing ISBN 978-0-9567851-7-6 Price £9.95GEORGINA PARKSocks madesimple, plus 8patterns with<strong>Rowan</strong> Fine Artsock yarnROWANsockKNITTINGWORKSHOP<strong>Rowan</strong> Sock Knitting Workshop - Georgina ParkFor anyone who is keen to learn to knit socks, or wants to improve their sock-knitting skills, this small book offers all theinformation needed to raise your game. It covers basic sock knitting techniques, with step-by-step instructions and photographs,and offers 8 different sock patterns for all the family, all knitted in <strong>Rowan</strong>’s new Fine Art hand-painted sock yarn.<strong>Rowan</strong> Sock Knitting Workshop is available from <strong>Rowan</strong> stockists from Autumn 2013.<strong>Rowan</strong> & Berry & Co ISBN 978-1-907544-63-7 Price £8.99Club to Catwalk9th July 2013 – 16th February 2014Discover the creative explosion of London fashion in the 1980’s in this major exhibition at the V&A. Through more than 85 outfits,Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980’s showcases the bold and exciting new looks of the most experimental youngdesigners of the decade, including Betty Jackson, Katherine Hamnett, Wendy Dagworthy and John Galliano.The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Admission charges will apply.Dress designed by Williams Brown, 1980. ©Victoria and Albert Museum.www.vam.ac.uk125