Mid-week Sneaky Peek – Rowan Magazine 60

rowan, magazine, 60The arrival of new Rowan Yarns magazine is always a source of excitement for me. Especially the Autumn/Winter issue, it is like the September issue of Vogue arriving on the newstands.

With the resurgence of yarn craft and the increased availability of patterns through the internet it is easy to forget how important this yarn house is to World knitting and crochet. Many websites, designers and books have taken inspiration from Rowan’s style. I have always enjoyed the quality of the photography in the Rowan publications. You can see how much their style has influenced others.

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The History of Rowan

The Rowan Magazine is never just a collection of patterns, there are always excellent, insightful articles to read. As I have been a fan for over 15 years, I loved the article on the history of Rowan. There is also a great behind the scenes glimpse of the front-cover photo-shoot in Anglesey.

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Take it slow

This issue is particularly good, more of a coffee table delight for the eyes. If like me you can be a bit quick and distracted with your craft projects, the patterns in this issue will tempt you to invest in quality yarn and luxuriate in an heirloom project.

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My top picks

Top of my list has to be this gorgeous jumper by Sarah Hatton. I have met Sarah a number of times and she really is the most inspirational and generous designer. She has the ability to get the zeitgeist of fashion and turn the ‘now’ trends into wearable knitting patterns.

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Second on my list has got to be this brushed fleece poncho, Caliban by Lisa Richardson. A relatively quick knit, you know you would wear this all Autumn and Winter!

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A really clever addition to this issue is that stitch patterns and colourwork have been incorporated into more than one pattern. So if you are daunted by making the cable pattern of Barley in a jumper, you can instead practice your technique in a more manageable hat.

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Hooked up

Sometimes crocheters don’t realise that Rowan also publish patterns for their hooky craft. I already have far too many cowls than is healthy for a grown woman, but you know how much I really want to make Granola.

Get your own copy

It was the lovely people at Laughing Hens who sent me my copy of the Rowan Magazine and ever since I have had it on my bedside table. Shall I tell you a secret? I love many different yarn shops and online retailers, I spend quite a bit of money in them all. I always love the Laughing Hens website because they show the full range of patterns for a pattern book and have a useful option to buy the yarn for each projects. It is a thing of wonder and my top-tip of this week.

Giveaway

I have one copy of the Rowan Magazine issue 60 to giveaway and if you would like to have the chance to win it – please leave a comment below telling me your favourite thing to knit or crochet in the Autumn. I love to hear your views. I’ll pick the winner on Monday 19th September 16 at 6am. Don’t forget that if you don’t want to miss any giveaways – subscribe to the newsletter at the top of the blog. – Bon Chance!

15 thoughts on “Mid-week Sneaky Peek – Rowan Magazine 60”

  1. I seem to have a natural affinity for blankets, far too many for me to actually use, but great for learning new stitches!

  2. Eileen Anderson

    Autumn for me is time to knit a first sweater – in Autumn colours and with some cabling and a polo neck! Then, out and about in it as soon as the winds blow and the leaves start to fall. This Rowan magazine looks to have some very tempting patterns – hope I’m lucky!!!

  3. I love scarf’s, cowls and mittens. They make lovely presents and there is such variety! I just love the snugglyness of them, like big hugs that I can give to people and keep some myself. A warm hug can cure anything.

    1. I love accessories – it is what I make most of – they really change an outfit quickly xxx

  4. Louise Bartrum

    I’m like Babs, I’m a blanket girl, I love crocheting blankets in the autumn, it feels seasonal and in tune with the days getting colder and shorter.

  5. I like to crochet smaller blankets, mostly because I have too many wip’so but also because they are usually for my children. I’m very keen to make something using go the crochet version of the barley stitch.
    xoxo

    1. Oooo Angela – the Barley stitch that sounds interesting – I would love to see that…

  6. Sandra Curran

    I always like to have a blanket in the works but I also like to have a chunky knit so I will be ready for the chilly days!!!

    1. Dear Sandra I have done lovely poncho in Stylecraft Carnival which I will post about soon – love it so so much!

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