February 2015

February 2015
January 2012 - 1
2 - February 2015
CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
4
Monthly Free Pattern
5
Rowan Loves…
6
Crochet Along 2015
7
In The Spotlight Pitti Filati
8
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
9
Stitchtopia Knitting Tours 2015
10
Shaun The Sheep
13
Rowan Day Out
14
Lucetta
by Sarah Hatton
using Kidsilk Haze Stripe
Rowan Restlye No.1
Kidsilk Haze
February 2015 - 3
Hello and welcome to the February
eNewsletter!
Winter is still in full swing here in Holmfirth, with frost and ice continuing to tempt us
into our woolly knits and winter boots. Having said this – we don’t mind, as what better
way to while away the chilly nights than to get out our needles?
We certainly have many summery projects to take your mind of the winter blues with
our new spring 2015 collections and, as always, we’d love to hear your feedback on
the new yarns and patterns!
This issue, we give you details of our exciting crochet along coming next month and
bring you gift ideas for Mother’s Day. We also tell you about the latest Stitchtopia
holidays and catch up with Kate Buller at Pitti Filati.
Enjoy!
The Rowan team
Front Cover:
Lilac
by Marie Wallin
Kidsilk Haze
Simple Shapes Kidsilk Haze
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R O W A N Loves…
10 Simple Projects
for Cosy Homes
It’s cold outside, so why not make staying in
seem more appealing with Sarah Hatton’s
cosy collection of designs for the home.
Particular favourites of ours are the Cabled
Throw and the Teapot Cosy – a match made
in heaven when Jack Frost is about!
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Rowan’s Spring
Crochet Along 2015
This March, we will be launching our
first ever crochet along and we’d love it
if you could be part of it! Including four
fabulous projects in Summerlite 4ply by
Lisa Richardson, complete with smaller
options for beginners or those struggling
for time, the crochet along will kick off
on the 25th March and will continue over
eight pattern release stages.
The shopping list of materials required
will be released prior to the first pattern
– so keep your eyes peeled from March
2nd to be able to get ahead and ensure
that you have yarn and hook at the ready
when the fun begins!
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In the Spotlight…
PITTI FILATI
Each January, the yarn industry everyone concentrates on one event only – the
inspirational Pitti Filati fair in Florence, where anyone who is anyone from the
world of knitwear descends upon the Fortezza da Basso to be inspired by the
predicted trends for the following year.
The long established fair acts as a market observer and offers details of predictions
and potentially exciting new yarns to industry experts, including our own Brand
Manager Kate Buller, who has just returned from this year’s event full of ideas.
Watch out for a sneak preview of Spring/Summer 2016 from Kate in next month’s
issue, where we will catch up with her about the show.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day
With These Springtime Gift Ideas
Sunburst Shawl
Truesilk Collection
Lola
Kidsilk Haze Stripe
Collection
Pure
Rowan Lace
Oliver Owl & Family
Rowan Animals Collection
Washbag & Face Cloth
10 Simple Projects For
Cosy Homes
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February 2015 - 9
STITCHTOPIA LAUNCHES
NEW KNITTING INSPIRED
TOURS FOR 2015
The leading craft holiday provider, Stitchtopia, has launched an exciting range of
knitting tours for 2015, which have been carefully designed to captivate knitting
enthusiasts. Each tour will be accompanied by at least one leading knitting
expert, and will travel to fascinating destinations, such as The Shetland Isles
and Norway to provide those with a passion for knitting with an exceptional
holiday and craft experience.
Northern Lights Knitting & Crochet Cruise from 20 March 2015 – 28 March 2015.
This is the first ever Crochet and Knitting Northern Lights Cruise organised by a UK
Tour Operator. This culturally-rich cruise will give participants the chance to learn new
skills in crochet and knitting with crochet expert, Carol Meldrum and knitting specialist,
Jane Crowfoot, whilst providing the opportunity to visit some of Norway’s most beautiful
and inspiring towns and cities.
Highlights will include a stop at the captivating Art Nouveau town of Alesund, a visit to
the thriving cultural hub of Trondheim – Norway’s first capital, a sightseeing tour of the
Russian border and a trip to Honningsvag, which claims to be the most northerly city
in the world. It also includes a visit to Tromsø, the capital of Northern Norway, which is
one of the best places to spot the Northern Lights.
The tour is priced from £1,895 per
person, which includes flights, coach
travel and transfers, one night’s half
board accommodation in Bergen,
a sightseeing tour of Bergen, six
night’s full board accommodation on
board the MS Nordnorge, classes
on board with Jane and Carol and
a half day excursion to Kirkenes,
where holidaymakers will also enjoy
lunch and one night’s half board
accommodation.
MORE INFO
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The Spirit of The Shetland Isles from
28 May 2015 – 2 June 2015. This knitting
holiday will give the opportunity for knitting
enthusiasts to discover where the famous
Shetland wool comes from, how it is
transformed into yarn and how it is used to
make beautiful hand-crafted items by the
local people. Knitting expert, Nicki Trench,
will accompany holidaymakers to offer
assistance and answer queries.
This tour is priced from £1,449 per person,
which includes five nights half board
accommodation and travel.
MORE INFO
Knitting in Iceland with Helene Magnusson
from 11 – 16 October 2015. This knitting
holiday will give knitters the chance to enjoy
a full day knitting circle tour with Helene.
Additionally, enthusiasts can enjoy a city
walking tour of stunning Reykjavik plus visits
to UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site Þingvellir,
bathe in the hot springs of Strokkur, enjoy a
factory tour of Lopi/Itex in Mosfellsbaer plus
much more!
This five night tour is priced from £1,849 per
person and includes bed and breakfast plus
a welcome dinner and all travel.
MORE INFO
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Knitting in Iceland with Nicki Trench
from 25 – 30 October 2015. This knitting
holiday includes workshops with knitting
expert, Nicki Trench, plus a Reykjavik
city walking tour, a visit to Istex and a
full day Knitting Circle Tour. This tour is
priced from £1,849 per person, which
includes five nights bed and breakfast
accommodation and travel.
MORE INFO
Details will soon be announced for
Wonderwool Festival break – A Festival
of Welsh wool and natural fibres (24-27
April 2015), the Helsinki, Tallinn and St
Petersburg Knitting Holiday (September
2015) and Knitting in Florence (a long
weekend break). To find out more about
Stitchtopia tours, please call 01473
660800 or visit:
ARENA TRAVEL
12 - February 2015
KNIT YOUR OWN SHAUN THE SHEEP
Celebrate the launch of Shaun the Sheep we celebrate the adorable woolly character’s
The Movie with our official free knitting first adventure on the big screen.
We challenge you to resist him!
pattern!
We are very excited to unveil our knitted
DOWNLOAD
Pure Wool DK Shaun the Sheep pattern, as
February 2015 - 13
R O W A N Day Out
Clothworkers’ Centre Tour & Visit to the Spring Knitting
& Stitching Show
March 5th & March 6th, 2015
Last issue, we brought you news of our fabulous “Rowan Day Out”, scheduled for
March 5th and 6th this year. The day will include an exciting opportunity to tour the
Clothworkers’ Centre in London, followed by a visit to the action packed Spring Knitting
& Stitching Show, Olympia.
This year’s show is full of activity, boasting workshops, demonstrations, interactive
features and inspirational ideas. A highlight will be the Homestyle Theatre, where
some of the UK’s leading craft authors and presenters, including Debbie Shore, Lauren
Guthrie and Wendy Gardiner, will be wowing the crowds with their inspirational talent
and tips.
Also set to be popular amongst visitors is the Fashion and Textile Museum’s area,
which will showcase a preview selection from its stunning forthcoming 2015 collections
– and don’t miss your chance to take part in prestigious sessions on the art of fashion
drawing!
The Knitted Farm Competition display will also be a must see, featuring the best of the
fun lamb, cow, pig or sheep entries from the general public. Download the patterns,
worked in our very own Pure Wool DK, from www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com
and click here for yarn stockist information.
To find out more about the Rowan Day Out, call 01484 681881.
To find out more about the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show, click below
KNITTING &
STITCHING SHOW
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February 2015 - 15
Hana
by Sarah Hatton
using Cotton Lustre
Cotton Lustre