Rowan is Here!!!!

Yes it’s true! The Spring Rowan shipment arrived in all it’s glory on Monday and we have been in a furry to check it all in. We have beautiful new yarn not to mention the new Rowan Magazine, that we know a lot of you have been waiting for,  and more new books that support the new Spring yarns. It’s all yummy and a must see.

All things natural are the main driving force behind the yarn trend for Spring 2009. The knitwear eco trend is ever expanding with the introduction of a wider choice of environmentally sound yarns. The trend for finer, light weight yarns continue with the emphasis placed on drape and comfort surface shine is also a prominent trend with an overall look which is sophisticated and elegant. The natural perspective of the main yarn trend translates itself in relaxed and casual pieces. All three themes have been reflected in Magazine 45’s design collections; ‘Bloom’, ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Driftwood’

Lenpur™ Linen is a beautiful new yarn with a wonderful drape making it perfect for the summer season. Lenpur™ is an innovative new fibre made using wood pulp which gives a smooth, soft, self mercerized finish. This makes it the ideal yarn for this collection of essential summer pieces by Sarah Hatton. A collection of 14 designs ranging from slinky summer tops, shrugs and cropped cardigans to elegant tailored waistcoat and cardigans

The Kids collection of the 4th brochure in the Purelife range it also sees the introduction of a 4ply Organic Cotton and 8 new colours complimenting the already popular Organic Cotton DK. There are 16 designs for boys, girls and babies including children’s coats, dresses, slipovers, cardigans, and sweaters.

Classic Family features a collection of casual, aran summer-beach knits for Men, Women & Children. The designs include modern cable designs ’steffen’ and ‘Leon’ for Dad. Casual guernsey-inspired styles ‘Inga’ and ‘Sandi’ for Mum. ‘Alfie’ stripe pocket jacket and ‘Beno’sporty hoodie for Boys. ‘Pippa’ bolero and ‘Rosie’ beach jacket for Girls. There are 16 design and accessories using natural silk aran and cotton jeans.