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CONTENTSWelcome letter 4

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Knitting & Crochet Magazine 54 6

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Meet member

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Knit & Stitch - Rowan Stockist 13

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Hello and welcome to the June edition of the eNewsletter!

Here at the mill we are excited about the new collections launching next month – we hope you like them! This issue, we give you a lovely sneak peek on the inspiration behind the new Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 54, so read on!

We also bring you some exciting news from designer Marie Wallin, take a look at stockist Knit and Stitch and, of course, bring you an exclusive free pattern.

We hope you enjoy your new edition.

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Salome by Vibe Ulrikfrom Romancing using Kidsilk Haze

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We’re very excited here at the mill about the launch of our new Knitting & Crochet Magazine 54, available from July 15th. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek into the design process and inspiration behind the new collection.

Knitwear takes centre stage on the catwalks of this autumn season, with dramatic Baroque influences creating a rustic and strong effect.Textural and nomadic, designs feature brocades, rich embroidery and metallic elements to create a truly eye catching experience.These trends are reflected perfectly in the following three design stories:

RomancingInspired by mysterious and haunting landscapes, this exquisitely romantic collection features gothic hints, perfectly complementing a dark, indulgent colour palette of warm jewels, ancient metallic and soft undertones.

FolkA collection of everything folk results in a rich tapestry of colour and texture, celebrating the intricate patterning of Eastern Europe. Comforting cable and texture feature alongside decorative fairisle using warm autumnal hues.

EssentialsPredominantly a plain knitted and solid colour collection, Winter Essentials combines key trends such as jacquard, intarsia, abstract texture, woven stitch effects and graphic cables, all worked in a winter pastel palette.Keep an eye out on knitrowan for all the new designs…coming soon!

Soumak Scarf Wrap by Lisa Richardsonfrom Folk using Rowan Fine Tweed

Stacy by Gemma Atkinsonfrom Essentials using Kid Classic & Anchor Artiste metallic

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Rowan is pleased to announce that Marie Wallin, Rowan’s Head Designer has launching her own website – www.mariewallin.com. Marie will continue in her role as Head Designer and will still be responsible for all creative aspects of the Rowan magazine and publications, including conception of the collections, designing, art directing and styling the magazine photography shoots and at least one brochure each season. She will also continue to contribute to new yarn development and develop the new colours each season.

Marie says, “Rowan has given me this amazing opportunity to combine my role as Rowan Head Designer with developing my own business ‘Marie Wallin Designs Ltd’. On my website I will be offering creative handknit and crochet workshops from my home village in Leicestershire and in the very near future I will be able to offer exclusive designs for the home, accessories and garments – all in Rowan yarn of course!”

“These are exciting times for me and I hope that you will support me in my new venture and in my continuing role as Rowan Head Designer.”

Please visit www.mariewallin.com to see for yourself what I am offering.

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MARIE WALLIN CREATIVE WORKSHOPSMy creative workshops will inspire you to create something special and will develop your creative hand knit and crochet skills. The workshops are suitable for average knitters, those wishing to improve their design skills further, as well as confident beginners. Although the projects use different techniques they are mostly created from basic hand knit and crochet stitches and therefore should be achievable by those new to hand knitting and crochet.

Each workshop will be hosted by myself and will be worked around a specific project. The project will be an exclusive design or designs and will be an item to wear, for the home or a decorative piece. The workshops aim to be fun, friendly and creative in the comfortable surroundings of the Village Hall in my home village of Hoby, Leicestershire.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICEA pack containing Rowan yarn and patterns to complete the project.A chance to view and try on the latest Rowan garments from the current books.A delicious lunch prepared locally.Lashings of tea, coffee, fruit juice and homemade cake.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP 1The first creative workshop is planned for Saturday 21st September and will be an introduction to 3D knitting. You will be able to make a lovely 3D cushion using Rowan Frost with a choice of two cushion fronts: an origami front or a vertical ripple front, the choice is yours. You will be given the patterns for both cushions and enough yarn to complete one cushion.

For further details, how to book and information on Creative Workshops 2, 3 & 4, please go to www.mariewallin.com and click on the workshop tab.

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Tell us about yourself?I’m happily married with two Westie “kids” living the retired life in a growing community just 55 kilometres outside of Toronto. (That’s like saying you live 40 minutes outside of London.) Fortunately I was able to retire in my late 40’s, so I’ve been enjoying all of the little things in life that sometimes we miss when we are so busy. Like taking the time each morning to feed the birds, being able to read far into the night when a book has entranced, and to watch that old favourite movie while knitting in the afternoon!As I worked an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of an international engineering firm, you’d think my yarn room would be super organised! I guess I used all that energy up at work (I say this with a smile) as my knitting “studio” is jam packed with yarn and books (both knitting and popular fiction); and every kind of knit paraphernalia imaginable! There is a corner where I dabble in watercolour...and my complete Star Trek DVD collection is there too!I love technology! (It must be that engineering influence!) I’m never far away

from one or the other of my “brains” as the hubby calls them - my iPhone, iPad or my communications hub - my iMac! How did you first become interested in knitting?My first recollection of knitting was when my dad knit a tiny skirt for one of my dolls! He was in the Royal Navy during WWII and I gather the sailors did all their own sewing repairs and even knit socks! Sadly, that was the only time I ever saw him knit.

Meet member Anne Featonby

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My Mother was a great seamstress and knit everyone in the family those big sweaters with intarsia motifs on them....I remember mine had a ballerina on it!My mom found it hard to teach me to knit as I was left handed....but obviously the knitting gene was there inside me....just waiting for the right time and place.That happened when I walked into a new (to me) yarn shop and one of the first things that caught my eye was the cover of Rowan Magazine 11. Although I knew the sweater was way beyond my experience at the time (fine gauge cotton intarsia?!?), I bought the magazine and the yarn on the spot. I’ve been collecting Rowan ever since!

Which is your favourite Rowan yarn and why?Oh dear, I can’t have just one! I’m a bit of a yarn collector you know!Rowan Kidsilk Haze - in all its various subtleties! Its versatility is unmatched! Knit on its own, held doubled, knit with another yarn; solids, striped, with sequins or metallic thread; I love them all! Felted Tweed is another favourite yarn! I love the shade range, so soft! I have stashed a few designs that use Felted Tweed. Whether I knit them or recycle the yarn, well, who knows! Anything tweed is good as far as I’m concerned. (The new Rowan Tweeds have a totally different feel, I love the shade range, and I think will become favourites too!)The just released Fine Art sock yarn is scrumptious! I’m not really a sock knitter,

but I loved kitting with this yarn and have a shawl in mind for some Chiff-Chaff that I’ve already stashed!Old long gone favourites were Donegal Lambswool Tweed (oh my the shades!) and Magpie. (My husband had a sweater in Navy magpie that he wore and wore until it literally started to disintegrate. He wouldn’t let it go until I made him a cardigan in British Sheep Breeds Chunky - which he loves and wears all the time!)

What are you talking about on your blog at the moment?My blog is a journal of my retired life with my hubby and my pets. Knitting is a HUGE part of my life. As a Rowan Ambassador, I’m busy swatching new yarns and reviewing design collections! This is a great opportunity to try out new yarns.I highly recommend taking home just one ball to swatch with before committing to a sweaters worth of yarn! You can learn a lot from swatching. I know, a lot of knitters don’t like to swatch - I had to learn to love

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the swatching process too! The Kidsilk Haze Stripe mini collection swept me off into Kidsilk heaven again and I couldn’t resist an easy shawl which uses two strands of Kidsilk Haze Stripe held together. I love having something soothing and uncomplicated to knit. It will be finished soon!Then I’ll be trying to finish my projects from Magazine 53 before Magazine 54 comes out! My Marilyn was completed early in the season. On the needles are Samos (I was attracted to the unique design and the fact that it was two strands of the Fine Lace held together!) and the Symi Wrap (Kidsilk Haze and Fine Lace yarn held together - wonderful!). I also have all of the yarn for Hip in my stash...I’ll have to get knitting!

When I/we travel, I like to do a travelogue on my blog. Vacations can be a blur, and blogging helps me remember those little details that would get forgotten otherwise! Our hobbies inspire our trips...Knitting for me and Preserved UK Railways for my Husband.

What do you think will be the biggest trend out there this AW13 season?It seems that retro is big! 70s, 80s.....folk inspired....lots of colour and shawls, ponchos and scarves are all in! The classic sweater profiles are more relaxed and just ooze comfort! Luxurious yarns knit in simple silhouettes are always great favourites!I like that there are really no fashion rules any more - it’s what you love that matters!

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Knit & Stitch is Yorkshire’s quality stockist for knitting, quilting and stitching supplies and accessories. We can be found on the high street in Maltby near Rotherham, in Doncaster town centre and now in York city centre. We love to knit, crochet and sew with beautiful yarns and fabrics. We carefully select our products to bring something for everyone. We stock the highest quality at affordable prices and run various workshops at all our stores, which are lots of fun.Here are some details of upcoming courses you might be interested in:

Learn to Crochet6th July, YorkSuitable for complete beginners, this workshop is the perfect introduction to crochet. Learn how to hold the hook and yarn, how to crochet basic stitches and start to be able to understand a pattern.

Pattern Reading11th July, YorkIn this class we will look at how to follow a pattern or chart, common knitting abbreviations and jargon and how to spot the difference between British and American terms, how to find your tension, how best to substitute yarn and needles in patterns. You will need to know the basic knit stitches in order to get the most from this class.

Introduction to Wet Felting13th July, DoncasterUsing wet felting methods, learn how to create a bowl in various colours. A technique which is widely used and can be adapted to make other items for use around the home. Made from 100% pure wool without a knitting needle or crochet hook in sight.

Patchwork using Jelly Rolls13th July, MaltbyBegin a quilt using fabrics from a jelly roll. Using basic patchwork & quilting techniques, you will be guided through the key stages in piecing together cut fabrics to form a beautiful quilt top. This is a great introduction to patchwork & quilting.

Visit http://knitandstitchonline.com for full details!

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