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There is probably no other craft with as rich a fashion history as hand knitting and for over thirty years Rowan has been at the forefront. 

This inspirational and aspirational British brand has grown in stature and success through its creative approach to knit and yarn design. Using the talents of many of the world’s renowned hand knit designers and textile artists, Rowan showcases its unique pattern collections each season through the iconic Rowan Magazine and brochures. 

The majority of Rowan’s high quality yarns are made from the finest natural fibres mostly sourced from the yarn spinning mills of northern Italy. More recently, Rowan can now boast a growing yarn collection of British made yarns, supporting British sheep hill farmers and the British yarn spinning industry. 

 
 

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