Rowan Knitting Magazine No. 31

There are over forty designs with work, from Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Sarah Dallas, Martin Storey, Zoe Mellor, Amanda Griffiths, Brandon Mably and Carol Meldrum.

True 4ply Cotton, Cotton Glace, Denim, Wool Cotton, Handknit DK Cotton, Lurex Shimmer, Linen Drape, Kidsilk Haze and All Seasons Cotton.

Our new yarn for the spring summer season is Summer Tweed, a blend of 70% silk & 30% cotton, knitted on 5 mm needles. It is available in a range of sixteen colours, which range from classic naturals like oats, raffia and reed to brights like exotic, nectar and morning glory. The RRP per 50g hank is £3.95 and it has a meterage of 108m per hank.

The magazine contains our usual mix of fashion and editorials features. The four fashion stories are;


Hot In The City - Designs are sharp and sassy, including halter and cowl necked vests, longline tunics and scooped backs sweaters. Garments are knitted in 4ply Cotton worked with Lurex Shimmer, Cotton Glace and new shades of Linen Drape.

Sand & Surf - Designed by Kim Hargreaves, Sarah Dallas, Martin Storey and Zoe Mellor this collection contains denim jackets, zipped tops and sloppy joe's, snug designs essentials for cloudy days and cool summer evenings. Featuring bold prints and stripes, in Denim and sun bleached shades of Handknit DK and All Seasons Cotton.

Hazy Day's - Pretty fairisles and ribbon from Sarah Dallas, lace from Sharon Peake and rich stripes from Kaffe Fassett contrast with crisp white cottons. Photographed in a Mediterranean village, with it's Historic buildings, leafy courtyards and cobbled streets, these feminine garments look very at home in this tranquil setting.

Islands In The Sun - Set in a paradise like location, these designs take inspiration from a Greek goddess. Bold shapes knitted in a colour pallet of olive, butter, gold and bronze shine against an aqua sea.

Other features include Clever Ideas, Master Class, at home with designer Martin Storey in our Life Style article, designs for children and What's New

Yarn Used: Rowan Summer Tweed
  Rowan True 4ply cotton
  Rowan Linen Drape
  Rowan Lurex Shimmer
  Rowan Cotton Glace
  Rowan Denim
  Handknit DK Cotton
  Rowan Kidsilk Haze
     

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The index image below shows thumbnails of the projects in the book. Click on the smaller images to display enlarged versions in a new window.


Flame & Petula - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape
Gracie - Kim Hargreaves - 4 ply cotton
Macey - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons cotton
Coral - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed
Flame & Petula - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape
Gracie - Kim Hargreaves - 4 ply cotton
Macey - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons cotton
Coral - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Orchid - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape

Haigh - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Alma - Sharon Peake - Linen Drape

Jess - Kim Hargreaves - Denim

Orchid - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape
Haigh - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed
Alma - Sharon Peake - Linen Drape
Jess - Kim Hargreaves - Denim

Alma - Sharon Peake - Linen Drape

Shells - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Evia & Kea - Sarah Dallas - H K Cotton

Claudia & flame - Kim Hargreaves - 4ply cotton & Lurex Linen Drape

Alma - Sharon Peake - Linen Drape

Shells - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Evia & Kea - Sarah Dallas - H K Cotton

Claudia & flame - Kim Hargreaves - 4ply cotton & Lurex Linen Drape

Kelly - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons Cotton
Anemone - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed
Mitch & Lou - Kim Hargreaves - Denim & Summer Tweed
Maggie - Kim Hargreaves - Kidsilk Haze
Kelly - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons Cotton
Anemone - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed
Mitch & Lou - Kim Hargreaves - Denim & Summer Tweed
Maggie - Kim Hargreaves - Kidsilk Haze

Petula & Missy - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape, 4 ply Cotton & Lurex

Smoulder - Kaffe Fassett - Cotton Glace & 4 ply Cotton

Mask - Martin Storey - H K Cotton

Breeze - Kim Hargreaves - Kidsilk Haze

Petula & Missy - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape, 4 ply Cotton & Lurex
Smoulder - Kaffe Fassett - Cotton Glace & 4 ply Cotton
Mask - Martin Storey - H K Cotton

Breeze - Kim Hargreaves - Kidsilk Haze

Kira - Sarah Dallas - Cotton Glace

Summer Stars - Brandon Mably - Cotton Glace

Deco - Amanda Griffiths - Linen Drape

Shore - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Kira - Sarah Dallas - Cotton Glace

Summer Stars - Brandon Mably - Cotton Glace

Deco - Amanda Griffiths - Linen Drape

Shore - Kim Hargreaves - Summer Tweed

Flame - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape
Rosa Reef & Surf - H K Cotton & Denim
Alex - Kim Hargreaves - Wool Cotton
Eve & Lara - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape

Flame - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape

Rosa Reef & Surf - H K Cotton & Denim

Alex - Kim Hargreaves - Wool Cotton

Eve & Lara - Kim Hargreaves - Linen Drape

Chrissy - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons Cotton
Moni - Sarah Dallas - 4 ply cotton
Orient - Carol Meldrum - Cotton Glace
Mac - Kim Hargreaves - All Season Cotton

Chrissy - Kim Hargreaves - All Seasons Cotton

Moni - Sarah Dallas - 4 ply cotton

Orient - Carol Meldrum - Cotton Glace

Mac - Kim Hargreaves - All Season Cotton