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A collection of 8 exclusive online designs for womenusing Rowans’ Felted Tweed & Mohair Haze.

BY LISA RICHARDSON

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Credits

Lisa Richardson 4

The Collection 8

The Yarns 24

The Patterns 28

The Location 36

Credits 39

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Popular knitwear designer Lisa Richardson is a name instantly associated with the Rowan pattern house. Lisa joined Rowan in 2003, and, after years of turning her hand to many different roles and tasks as part of the design process, is now a celebrated and well established designer in her own right.

Inspired by shape and texture, Lisa’s designs showcase interesting stitch details, unique garment structure and stylish techniques with a classically understated, yet innovative brilliance which is reflected in the global status she now commands.

In addition to Lisa’s designer role, she also manages the pattern editing process and mentors newer members of the design team, whilst managing to squeeze in time to enjoy running, climbing, biking, swimming, cooking, dancing and reading.

Lisa admits to leading a very busy day-to-day existence, but cites her biggest drive as helping people create something that they will cherish for years to come, demonstrating why she is so integral to the Rowan design process.

Lisa Richardson

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The CollectionBy

Lisa Richardson

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QuebecFelted Tweed

Pattern Page 33

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AlbertaFelted Tweed & Mohair Haze

Pattern Page 30

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NiagaraFelted Tweed

Pattern Page 30

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OttawaMohair Haze

Pattern Page 32

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MontrealMohair Haze

Pattern Page 31

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WhistlerMohair Haze

Pattern Page 34

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TorontoFelted Tweed & Mohair Haze

Pattern Page 33

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OntarioFelted Tweed

Pattern Page 32

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The YarnsFelted Tweed

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Mohair Haze

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Felted Tweed50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose

10 x 50g balls per pack approx 15m (191yds) per ball

Felted Tweed* is a blend of merino wool, alpaca and viscose and knits to a dk weight. The yarn has a beautiful tweed

effect perfect for fairisles, striping and other colour work and the rustic colour palette makes this yarn a firm favourite

with our designers.

rage150

peony183

tawny186

camel157

gilt160

jaffa188

ginger154

cinnamon175

treacle145

mineral181

avocado161

pine158

watery152

duck egg173

celadon184

stone190

ancient172

phantom153

frozen185

amethyst192

bilberry151

scree165

maritime167

seasalter178

seafarer170

carbon159

granite191

clay177

*Please note, this is a lightly pre-felted yarn that knits to a lightweight fabric with a felted effect. Please follow care instructions, as the yarn may felt further if washed incorrectly

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Mohair Haze70% Mohair 30% Wool

10 x 25g balls per pack approx 102m (112yds) per ball

Mohair Haze is a premium, versatile yarn that suits many projects. Its wonderfully soft and fluffy feel is both warm and

light to wear. The colour palette is sophisticated soft pastels mixed together with highlights of jewelled brights.

cuddle520

nest523

baby521

kiss527

smile535

caress525

tumble534

comfort533

hug524

tender528

caring529

squeeze531

cradle522

embrace526

love530

true532

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The PatternsBy

Lisa Richardson

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SIZE

S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARN

Felted Tweed and Mohair Haze

A FTwd Celadon 184 7 7 8 9 10 x 50gmB Haze Tender 528 11 12 14 15 17 x 25gm

NEEDLES

1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles

TENSION 18 sts and 33 rows to 10 cm measured over moss st using 4½mm (US 7) needles and one strand each of yarns A and B held together.

AlbertaBy Lisa Richardson

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YARNFelted TweedA Rage 150 2 x 50gmB Gilt 160 2 x 50gmC Phantom 153 2 x 50gmD Maritime 167 1 x 50gmE Ginger 154 2 x 50gmF Bilberry 151 2 x 50gmG Clay 177 2 x 50gmH Watery 152 3 x 50gm

CROCHET HOOK3.50mm (no 9) (US E4) crochet hook

TENSION 3 patt repeats to 8 cm and 16 rows to 12 cm measured over honeycomb patt using 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook. Completed motif measures 12 cm square.

NiagaraBy Lisa Richardson

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Pattern PDF

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNMohair HazeTunicA Caring 529 4 5 5 6 7 x 25gmB Hug 524 3 3 3 3 4 x 25gmC Love 530 2 2 3 3 3 x 25gmD Cradle 522 2 3 3 3 3 x 25gmE Caress 525 3 3 3 4 4 x 25gmF Smile 535 3 3 3 3 4 x 25gm

ScarfA Caring 529 2 x 25gmB Hug 524 1 x 25gmC Love 530 1 x 25gmD Cradle 522 1 x 25gmE Caress 525 1 x 25gmF Smile 535 1 x 25gm

NEEDLES1 pair 2¾mm (no 12) (US 2) needles1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needles

TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 3mm (US 2/3) needles.

MontrealBy Lisa Richardson

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNFelted Tweed 6 7 8 8 9 x 50gm(photographed in Rage 150)

NEEDLES1 pair 3¼mm (no 10) (US 3) needles1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles

BUTTONS – 8 x BN1302 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

TENSION 25 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 4mm (US 6) needles.

OntarioBy Lisa Richardson

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNMohair HazeA Hug 524 5 5 6 6 7 x 25gmB Caress 525 5 5 6 6 7 x 25gmC Love 530 4 5 6 6 7 x 25gm

NEEDLES1 pair 2¾mm (no 12) (US 2) needles1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needles

BUTTONS – 6 x BN1365 (15mm) from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

OttawaBy Lisa Richardson

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Pattern PDF

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNFelted TweedA Rage 150 3 3 4 4 4 x 50gmB Bilberry 151 4 4 5 5 6 x 50gmC Ginger 154 4 5 5 6 6 x 50gmD Watery 152 4 5 5 6 6 x 50gm

NEEDLES1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles3.50mm (no 9) (US E4) crochet hook

TENSION 24 sts and 47 rows to 10 cm measured over main patt, 25 sts and 47 rows to 10 cm measured over side panel patt, and 20 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm measured over border patt, all using 4mm (US 6) needles.

QuebecBy Lisa Richardson

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNSFelted Tweed and Mohair HazeA FTwd Avocado 161 4 5 5 6 6 x 50gmB FTwd Carbon 159 4 4 5 5 6 x 50gmC Haze Hug 524 7 7 8 9 10 x 25gmD Haze Caring 529 7 7 8 9 9 x 25gm

NEEDLES5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle at least 80 cm long

TENSION 17 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 5mm (US 8) needles.

TorontoBy Lisa Richardson

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SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARNMohair Haze 30 33 35 37 40 x 25gm(photographed in Hug 524)

NEEDLES1 pair 2¾mm (no 12) (US 2) needles1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needlesCable needle

BUTTONS – 11 x BN1800 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

TENSION 45 sts and 41 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 3mm (US 2/3) needles.

WhistlerBy Lisa Richardson

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The shoot venue for the Lisa Richardson Designer Collection was selected as much for its location as for its heritage and beauty. Sitting on an idyllic valley side on the outskirts of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the park is steeped in local tradition and seemed the obvious choice to showcase the settings surrounding Rowan’s new home; Armitage Bridge.

Beaumont Park was officially opened on Saturday 13th October 1883 by HRH Prince Leopold and his wife Princess Helene and the town witnessed a lavish occasion to mark its first royal visit.

The idea was born from the opinion of local landowner Henry F. Beaumont that, “Parks are necessary for large and populous towns to increase the happiness and promote good health and elevate the minds of the people.” He offered the area of Dungeon Wood to Huddersfield Corporation so that they were able to create the town’s first public park, which is still popular today and plays home to hundreds of species of insects, animals and vegetation.

The Location

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CreditsPhotography

Art Direction & Stylist

Hair & Makeup

Design Layout

Model

Location

Moy Williams

Lisa Richardson

Michaela Taylor

(Boss)

Rowan

Catriona Frean

(First Models)

Beaumont Park,

Huddersfield

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