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MODE Collection Three

von Lisa Richardson, Quail Studio, Georgia Farrell, Martin Storey

A collection of 16 designs in two stunning colour palettes that focus on statement stitchwork and modern, wearable silhouettes.

Lisa Richardson, Quail Studio, Georgia Farrell, Martin Storey
Alpaca Soft DK Brushed Fleece Alpaca Classic Big Wool

Modern Knits in Kid Classic by Martin Storey

Kid Classic has been a staple of the Rowan yarn range for over 20 years. This tried and trusted yarn is a delight to both knit and wear. Here in Modern Knits for Kid Classic, Martin Storey has designed a collection of eight layering pieces for all seasons, worked in a rich and earthy colour palette.

Featured Designers Martin Storey
Featured Yarns Kid Classic

Nautical Knits von Quail Studio

Nautical Knits is a collection that features 12 designs for women inspired by nautical motives. The collection features vest tops, cable jumpers and cardigans in shades of white and blue using popular yarns such as Handknit Cotton, Denim Revive, Summerlite DK and Cotton Cashmere.

Quail Studio
Cotton Cashmere Denim Revive Summerlite DK Handknit Cotton

New Nordic von ARNE & CARLOS

A collection of 12 designs by ARNE & CARLOS inspired by Nordic and Scandinavian influences using Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze. ARNE and CARLOS take traditional Norwegian design aspects and use them in a modern way. Using colourwork in an easy and accessible way this collections offers garments that are modern, with a touch classic.

ARNE & CARLOS
Kidsilk Haze Felted Tweed

New Nordic Unisex Collection von ARNE & CARLOS

This collection is inspired by the traditional Norwegian Acanthus ornamentation used in Norwegian folk art, as seen in the wood carvings, rosemaling (rose painting) and as decorations in the 1000-year old stave churches of this beautiful country.

ARNE & CARLOS
Kidsilk Haze Felted Tweed Alpaca Classic

New Nordic Men's Collection von ARNE & CARLOS

A menswear collection of twelve garments and accessories by ARNE & CARLOS's inspired by their Nordic heritage, tradition and culture but always with that little twist which makes the garments modern and fresh.

ARNE & CARLOS
Kidsilk Haze Felted Tweed Alpaca Soft DK

New Vintage DK von Martin Storey, Georgia Farrell, Lisa Richardson, Quail Studio, Vibe Ulrik

New Vintage DK is a collection of 14 designs inspired by classic cables, geometric pattern and lace work. Designed by Lisa Richardson, Martin Storey, Sarah Hatton, Vibe Ulrik, Georgia Farrell and Quail Studio using Felted Tweed, Alpaca Soft DK , Softyak DK and Cashmere Tweed.

Martin Storey, Georgia Farrell, Lisa Richardson, Quail Studio, Vibe Ulrik

Softyak DK Felted Tweed Alpaca Soft DK Cashmere Tweed

Ocean Blue von Martin Storey

A collection of 14 men's and women's beach inspired knits. The perfect knits for a holiday by the seashore all knitted in our exciting recycled denim yarn, Denim Revive.

Martin Storey

Denim Revive

Pure Cashmere Handknit Collection by Quail Studio

Enjoy the subtle luxury of Pure Cashmere with this contemporary collection from Mode. Whether you’re enhancing your work-from-home look, or adding a touch of luxury to your loungewear, feather-light cashmere provides the ultimate in reassuring warmth and is perfect for layering in the cooler months.

Including undulating cables, cosy ribs and stocking stitch panels, knitters of all levels will delight in the indulgent sensation of knitting with this beautiful and timeless yarn.

Featured Designers Quail Studio
Featured Yarns Pure Cashmere

Pure Wool Worsted Collection von Martin Storey

Photographed around the stunning campus of Oxford University, the Pure Wool Worsted Collection offers eight stunning designs by Martin Storey., featuring Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted , 100% machine washable wool. Choose from wonderful aran cables and textured knitting in pullovers, cardigans, and accessories - all have the amazing stitchwork that is a hallmark of Martin Storey's craft.

Designer Martin Storey
Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

Say it with Flowers by Kaffe Fassett

This opulent and lavish collection of floral designs, epitomises the colourful artistic style of Kaffe Fassett and brings together exhuberant pattern and enchanting shades of Felted Tweed. Suitable for those with previous knitting experience, these beautiful pieces are a joy to knit and glorious to wear.

Featured Designers Kaffe Fassett
Featured Yarns Felted Tweed

Rowan Sock Collection by Rowan

Make strides this season with the Rowan Sock Collection! Seven pairs of stylish socks all worked in Rowan Sock, a delightful colour-changing sock yarn whose shades gently move through washes of colour, creating a subtle shift from one to the next. From cosy socks to curl up and relax in, to stylish socks for stepping out in, you’re sure to find a pair to suit you.

Featured Designers Rowan

Soft Structures in Merino Aria by Georgia Farrell

Georgia Farrell explores the structure of textured knitted fabric in this collection for Merino Aria. Excellent stitch definition makes this yarn the perfect choice for Georgia’s inspirational textures and three-dimensional designs. This constructed collection of striking, yet wearable knitwear has been carefully curated in a bold colour palette.

Featured Designers Georgia Farrell
Featured Yarns Merino Aria

Summertime Crochet Collection by Rowan

Get hooked on summer with this timeless crochet collection. Classic shapes have been handpicked from our archive and further enriched with delightful new pieces from the Rowan team. Inspire your warm-weather wardrobe with these key summertime designs using our range of cotton yarns.

Featured Designers Rowan
Featured Yarns Fine Lace Summerlite 4ply Summerlite DK Handknit Cotton Cotton Glacé

Summer Treasures von Martin Storey, Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Louise Harding, Laura Long

Some classic designs from Rowan’s archive are given a refresh in this new look collection by Quail Studio. Key pieces from past collections by designers including Kim Hargreaves, Louisa Harding, Martin Storey, Kaffe Fassett and Laura Long are given the opportunity to shine once again, in new shades and in some cases new yarns. Rediscover these enduring classics.

Martin Storey, Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Louise Harding, Laura Long

Summerlite 4ply Cotton Glacé Handknit Cotton

Summerlite Horizons von Lisa Richardson, Martin Storey, Sasha Kagan, ARNE & CARLOS, Georgia Farrell

A collection of designs incorporating stripes of all types - bold and subtle, vertical and horizontal, bright and neutral. A stripe garment for all from some of our favourite Rowan designers.

Lisa Richardson, Martin Storey, Sasha Kagan, ARNE & CARLOS, Georgia Farrell

Softyak DK Kidsilk Haze Summerlite DK Felted Tweed Cotton Glacé Creative Linen Fine Lace Summerlite 4ply Cotton Cashmere

Tea Garden by Martin Storey

10 elegant, garden inspired designs by Martin Storey, featuring colourwork, stripes and lace.

Featured Yarns Summerlite 4ply Summerlite DK

Textured Tweed Haze by Georgia Farrell

Tweed Haze goes urban with designer Georgia Farrell. These six easy to wear garments have a modern and fresh city feel with clean lines, colour blocking and simple stitch patterns.

Featured Designers Georgia Farrell
Featured Yarns Tweed Haze