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EDITOR’SLETTERIt is with great pleasure to introduce the turning page edition of Magazine 54.The turning page really does bring the magazine to life. The next best thing tohaving the magazine actually in your hands. Once you have viewed all thesebeautiful designs why not go that step further and become a Rowan subscriberto the magazine and have it delivered direct to your door.2013 is the perfect season for Rowan with knitwear sitting centre stage of thefashion world creating the drama for the season ahead. Many of the catwalkdesigners have drawn inspiration for their collections from historic referencessuch as the Baroque. Fashion is also looking to the handicraft textiles of EasternEurope and the nomadic lifestyle.The Rowan designers have taken these strong trends and worked the differentkey looks into three distinctive stories.ROMANCING…. inspired by the dark beauty found in haunting andmysterious landscapes. The mood of this exquisitely beautiful collection is darkbut romantic and sometimes sinister with a touch of gothic. This story has alittle bit of everything from lace knitting to simple textures and some morecomplicated colour work.FOLK… is inspired by traditional folk patterns. A patchwork of reclaimedlayering pieces, pay homage to richly patterned kilims and rugs to create a richtapestry of colour and texture.- a truly Rowan story that will appeal to theknitters amongst you that like a challenge with the rich colours and tweeds ofthe autumn. Knit yourself one of these exquisite designs or knit for the specialperson in your lifeESSENTIALS… continues to promote the key shapes of the season in asimpler and more accessible way.Whatever yarn, colour or design appeals to your creative side I hope you enjoythe magazine.Kate BullerRowan Brand ManagerON THE COVERBerenice Wrap by Marie WallinPhotographer Peter Christian ChristensenArt Direction & Styling Marie WallinHair & Make-up Frances Prescott (One Make Up)Model Anna Quirk (Bookings Models)Rowan Brand Manager Kate BullerRowan Head Designer Marie WallinDesign & Publications Manager David MacLeodMarketing and Publications Co-ordinator Lyndsay KayeRowan Digital Marketing Manager Karl HallamRowan Graphic Designer Paul CalvertGraphic Designer and Web Assistant James KnaptonRowan Designer & Pattern Editor Lisa RichardsonRowan Assistant Designer Gemma AtkinsonYarn & Photoshoot Co-ordinator Ann HinchliffeGarment Co-ordinatorVicky SedgwickKnitting Co-ordinator Andrea McHughGarment finishing Lisa Parnaby & Pauline EllisRowan Magazine Design Layout Simon WagstaffWith special thanks to the following handknitters:Andrea McHugh, Sophia Reed, Audrey Kidd, Helen Betts,Yvonne Rawlinson, Gwynneth Allen, Marjorie Pickering,Clare Landi, Paula Dukes, Violet Ellis, Ann Banks, Carol Bayless,Ros Miller, Ella Ferguson, Janet Mann, Linda Watson,Brenda Willows, Janet Oakey, Glenis Garnett, Val Crutchley,Sandra Richardson, Linda Blaire, Cindy Noble, Val Deeks,Fiona McCabe, Margaret Morris, Wendy Shipman, Angela Warner,Elsie Eland, Wendy Stevens, Jenny Cooper, Honey Ingram,Elizabeth Jones, Joyce Limon, Chris Davies, Judith Chamberlain,Jenny Shore, Jyoti More.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or any partof all material, including illustrations, in this magazine is strictlyforbidden. No part may be reproduced, stored ina retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meanselectronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanicalphotocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permissionof the copyright owners having been givenin writing. The designs in this magazine are copyrightedand must not be knitted for re-sale. Reproduction of thispublication is protected by copyright and is sold on thecondition that it used for non-commercial purposes.Yarn quantities are approximate as they are based onaverage requirements.First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Coats Crafts UK.Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, HD9 2DXE-mail: mail@knitrowan.comCopyright Coats Crafts UK 2013Reprographics by Gemini Marketing Solution Ltd