Rowan's Autumn and Winter highlights

I have never seen quite so much excitement when the new Autumn and Winter Yarns and Pattern books arrived from Rowan!  Even I got a little carried away with all the anticipation of opening all the new colours and seeing all the latest knitting trends. 

I have to say this was my first time ever being at the grand unveiling of the new ranges arriving at the warehouse, it was hard to stay focused on the job at hand! 

Over the last few weeks Rowan have been teasing us with snippets from the new Mode at Rowan pattern books and sneaky glimpses of the new colours coming in, but to see them in the flesh is a whole new experience.

I was lucky enough to be able to borrow a couple of pattern books to bring home and investigate my favourites.  It was hard to know where to start with so many books and patterns to look through.  Trying to pick just a few to showcase was even harder.

As you probably know Rowan tend to like natural colours and don’t think you can complain about the way they mix and match the tones to create very elegant and luxury knit wear.  Of course there is nothing to stop you creating your favourite patterns in your favourite colours.

Barleycorn - Rowan Cashmere Tweed

First out the bag must be Kathy’s favourite Barleycorn, this stunning textured sweater, just has the total envy factor.  With its unique diagonal detailing across the front, I think it would be a very flattering wear for any size lady. 

The picture is shade smoke Cashmere Tweed, but I think it would lend itself to any of the colour ranges. 

You would require 20 balls to make Barleycorn in Medium, but I think well worth the investment, a statement piece for many years. 

Rowan Cashmere Tweed can be found here

The pattern book can be found here

Champagne - Alpaca Classic

I particularly love this oversized cardigan, Champagne (because of course, my favourite drink!) and the colour yarn is also Champagne! A brand-new shade for the A/W release. 

It would be perfect for a cold winters evening over a top and jeans or over that little black number leaving the party. 

The Alpaca wool used makes this a very fine and delicate knit, well worth all the love and care require to make and maintain. 

With 22 balls of Alpaca Classic required to complete a Medium, it would never date, only mature with age, like a good Champagne!

Rowan Alpaca Classic DK can be found here

Pattern book can be found here

Ghost - Brushed Fleece

This pattern I feel is more achievable for the more intermediate of knitters.  Ghost is a stunning wrap, knitted with brushed fleece. 

Dead cosy for those Autumn nights or to add as an accessory to your winter coat.  It requires 7 balls and the pattern uses Shade Rock, but again a great pattern to do in an array of shades.  An ideal, very gratefully received gift too (I wouldn’t say no!)

Rowan Brushed Fleece can be found here 

Pattern book can be found here

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