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CONTENTSWelcome Letter 4

Monthly Free Pattern 5

Liberty London 6

Latest from the Kaffe Fasset Knit Along 2017 10

The Wool Shop, Knit Along to A Story in Yarn 11

Summer’s Top Picks 12

Rowan Loves 18

Umgarnt Event with Brandon Mably 19

Spring Knitting & Stitching Show 2017 20

Workshops 21

Bayberryby Sarah Hattonusing Softyak DKKnitting & Crochet Magazine 61

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Dear members,

We’re happy to bring the April issue of your eNewsletter to you mid-way into this busy month here at the Rowan office in Yorkshire. The team is very much enjoying our ongoing Kaffe Fassett Knit Along, at the same time as finishing photo shoots for the next Rowan Magazine, issue 62.

This edition, we talk to retailer Umgarnt in Germany about their fabulous Brandon Mably event, coming soon, and take a look at our inspirational flagship store Liberty, in London.

We also bring you our top picks of summer knits and bring you news of the Knitting & Stitching Show in Edinburgh later this month. Finally, don’t miss your new and exclusive free pattern, a pretty and feminine, short-sleeved top in Softyak DK.

We hope you have a lovely Easter break and enjoy the new issue.

The Rowan team

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We take a look at the history behind the home of Rowan’s flagship store – the place to see all of our new collections and yarns first hand.

History, heritage and tradition are immediately apparent as soon as you cross the threshold of the famous Liberty department store, nestled in the bustling climes of Regent Street, London.

In 1875, an astute Arthur Lasenby Liberty took out a loan to purchase half of 218a Regent Street, and transformed it into a store complete with three dedicated staff. As a devotee to fashion and homeware, Liberty was determined to bring his vision of a new look inspired by an Eastern Bazaar to the UK – and he certainly succeeded in doing so.

By 1884, Arthur Liberty was setting himself the task of challenging the fashion icons of Paris, by working with Costume Society founder Edward William Godwin to create luxurious in-house apparel.

Tudor-like in style, the magnificence of the Liberty building is clear to be seen at its location on Great Marlborough Street. Today, the store’s rich history and values continue to be reflected in the products it offers, with fashion and trends being at the core of the range. As Rowan’s modern day flagship store, our department offers every single shade in every one of our yarns. We also have a brand new team, on hand

to help out with any queries or questions, and a wide variety of shop floor classes and events ongoing throughout the year.

The department also offers a selection of Freespirit and Rowan Fabrics. Printed cotton collections by Nel Whatmore, Shell Rummel and Tula Pink sit alongside Kaffe Fassett Classics and his new Artisan collection of printed wovens, ikats and batiks. Tula Pink’s new collection Tabby Road has also just arrived in store. Why not consider attending the fabulous Liberty Sewing School for full day workshops with Rowan tutors – please contact customer services for more info or to book a place. Details can be found here: 

Alternatively, Rowan shop floor short classes are also available – again, more details are available on 0207 734 1234 extn. 2739 (Rowan Yarns). Also available to see is the Kaffe Fassett Knit Along blanket, launched in March and using Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. We are also showcasing our collections from Magazine 61, Rowan Loves 6 and Little Explorers, as well as samples of Rowan Selects Kaffe Fassett’s limited edition colours in Handknit Cotton.   Additionally, the store is hosting a

Liberty, London – A Matter of History

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number of designs by Kim Hargreaves from her Grace and Crush books, as well as the latest designs from Quail Studio for Rowan.

Why not pop in and see the magic for yourself? We’d love to see a picture of you at #rowanatliberty on our Facebook page! Who knows, there may even be some spot prizes up for grabs!

Meet Our New #rowanatliberty Team Vanessa Field – Dept. ManagerPreviously a Rowan Design Consultant who now leads the team in Rowans’ flagship store. Along with Suzanne, Georgia and Donna, she makes sure that the Rowan collections are beautifully displayed, making it the place to see Rowan at its best. As a team, they also provide inspiration and small projects to complement the Rowan collections available. Suzanne Strachan – SalesSuzanne is a prolific knitter and freelance designer who has worked for Rowan as a Design Consultant for about four years. Now part of the Liberty team, Suzanne teaches some of the shop floor classes in the Rowan Dept., often using her own designs as teaching projects as well as providing expert assistance to all customers who visit. 

Georgia Farrell – SalesGeorgia has worked in Liberty for Rowan for four years. A Textile Design graduate with her own small studio, she is quickly becoming known as a designer in her own right, having created knitwear designs for the Rowan magazine and with her first solo publication due this year. Donna Grossman – SalesDonna has worked with Rowan yarns as a consultant for 15 years. Passionate about hand crafts, Donna has a particular love for crochet in addition to knitting and is extremely knowledgeable. She is also a tutor, happily passing on her skills and enthusiasm to anyone eager to learn.

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Latest From The KaffeFassett Knit Along 2017We are now into week three of our exciting Kaffe Fassett Knit Along! We’d love to see your progress, so why not head to our Facebook page and tell us how you are getting along?

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Inspired by bold geometric tile designs, Kaffe has designed a project which allows knitters to work small intarsia square patterns to create a striking final blanket piece. If you haven’t done so already, why not pick up the needles and join us for this colourful adventure?

KNIT ALONG

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The Wool Shop, Ludlow – Knit Along To A Story in YarnA retailer in Ludlow has embarked upon a great initiative for charity with some of its loyal customers. They have taken the step of introducing a knit along amongst friends, knitting designs from Dee Hardwicke’s book, A Story in Yarn.

Jean, the store owner, decided to put together a group of enthusiasts to enter finished pieces of Dee’s beautiful intarsia quilt design from her recent book into the local country show, Burwarton Show. The group achieved first prize last year with a hat project and decided that this colourful and eye-catching design would be the right thing to enter this year. There are around twelve ladies participating and, after the culmination of the project, there will be an effort to raise money for charity around the project.

We wish the whole group good luck and hope that you achieve as similar a success as last year!

THE WOOL SHOP A STORY IN YARN

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Summer’s Top PicksWe take a look at some of the design team’s favourite summer looks.

Easy, CrushThis elegant vest is worked in one of our favourite yarns Handknit Cotton and provides the perfect solution for hazy days.

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Foxglove, Simple Shapes Kidsilk HazeThis feminine and elegant top provides a perfect cover-up for when spring and summer evenings become a little chillier.

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Garden Party Stripes, Kaffe’s Cotton ColoursThis striking summer top is worked in the Rowan Selects Kaffe Fassett colours and would be a stylish choice to either dress up or down.

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HoboThis timeless design is worked in Cotton Glacé and boasts a classic look, perfect for warmer climes and months.

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Marguerite, Summerlite 4plyProviding a stylish and pretty addition to any summer outfit, this short-sleeved cardigan is a must-have for the warmer months.

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BurnhamKnitting & Crochet Magazine 59This lightweight cropped cardigan worked in All Seasons Cotton is an ideal way to create a flattering summer look.

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ROWAN LOVES…Handknit Cotton & Creative LinenBy Lisa Richardson. Featuring nine designs for the home, using Handknit Cotton & Creative Linen.

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German retailer Umgarnt will host a fabulous event with celebrated designer Brandon Mably on Saturday 22nd April with a Colour in Design Knitting workshop, followed by an evening Colour and Inspiration Lecture by Brandon. On Sunday 23rd, there will be a Persian Poppy - Magic Ball knitting workshop.

For further information, visit the website.

Umgarnt Event With Brandon Mably

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Rowan has joined forces with McAree Brothers for the Edinburgh Knitting and Stitching Show in April.

McAree Brothers is one of Scotland’s oldest independent family businesses having been founded in 1878. It now specialises in knitting and haberdashery and has Scotland’s only Rowan Flagship Store in the heart of the New Town in Edinburgh. It has won numerous awards over the years as the best knitting store in Scotland.

We are very excited to announce that Martin Storey will be joining the McAree team on the stand at this year’s show. Martin will be chatting to customers and signing copies of his books including his latest releases, Scandinavian Knits and Afghan Knits. Scandinavian Knits includes garment designs for men and women as well as for the home. The collection focuses on Martin’s iconic cable design but also includes some cute colour work hats and cardigans. Afghan Knits is a collection of homeware pieces including graphic stripes and blocks, Scandinavian inspired colourwork and beautiful textures.

Also at the show will be a chance to see some of Rowan’s archive with a space dedicated to a selection of Kaffe Fasset’s iconic knitwear designs from over the years. Designs knitted in Rowan yarns from the past and present will bring back memories of some of those earlier Rowan Magazines, including the wonderful ‘Kilim’ which appeared on the front cover of Magazine 10, modelled by a very young Kate Moss no less!

Please come along and visit us on stands D29 and D20 where we look forward to seeing you!

The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show, The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh.27th to 30th April 2017

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