Celebrate 40 years of classic design with this exclusive collection of Rowan knits, featuring patterns by Kaffe Fassett, Kim Hargreaves, Martin Storey, Sarah Hatton and many more.Plus there's a competition to win new season Rowan yarn!
Welcome
Making History: Rowan at 40 • Celebrate 40 years of fashion and yarn design heritage as we look back at the journey Rowan has made over the past four decades
Aimee
Bisto • Cables, bobbles and a chunky yarn combine to make the ideal jumper for chillier days in autumn and winter
Blanche
Buick • Marie’s exuberant cardigan is full of details that a confident knitter will love bringing to life
Cheri • Add some warmth in winter with this short-sleeved sweater in chunky yarn, with a roll neck collar and ribbed hem
Chilly
Meet the designer: Vibe Ulrik • Delicate detailing and pretty patterning in cabling and lace characterise Danish designer Vibe’s striking garments
Cornwallis
Cote d’Azur • Ideal on its own or layered over a shirt, this sorbet-hued top is a quick knit in summer-friendly cotton yarn
Diffuse
Meet the designer: Gal ina Carroll • Known for garments that feature wonderful colourwork and unusual shaping, Galina has been designing for Rowan for the past six years
Ember
Faye
Kate Moss
Heidi • Lace work and an intricate raised yoke combine with a batwing silhouette to create a jumper with real wow factor
Meet the designer: Marie Wallin • An innate understanding of colour and texture informs all Marie’s designs, resulting in countless beautiful collaborations with Rowan
Julapa
Lightning shawl • Make a statement with this eyecatching wrap, featuring an unusual instarsia zig zag pattern
Meet the designer: Kaffe Fassett • A world-renowned designer in his own right, Kaffe Fassett is also famed for his long and productive relationship with Rowan. We caught up with him to talk about this successful collaboration and also get some insights into his creative process…
Kaffe’s favourite Rowan designs • Over the years, Kaffe has created exceptional designs for Rowan, so trying to tease his favourites out of him almost felt a bit unfair. His choices are a list of the bold and beautiful, the iconic and elegant…
Lithuania • Make a monochrome statement with a punchy patterned sweater, finished with bright pops of red
Lyra • Made in super soft, bulky weight yarn, this elegant jumper can be knitted in two styles to suit your look
Maeva
Eddie Redmayne
Maxfield • Rowan’s Felted Tweed yarn is shown off to great effect in this stylish, Scandinavian-inspired jumper
Mingle
Mirage • This delicate lacy top will become your wardrobe go-to for a stylish summer cover-up
Salina • A vintage-inspired sweater that’s sure to be appreciated by stylish women of all generations
Selene
Stone circles
Tanja
True
Meet the designer: Lisa Richardson • Senior designer and technical manager for Rowan, Lisa’s fashion-forward patterns exude elegance and are the perfect showcase for Rowan’s yarns
Alexa Chung
Upscale Tumbling Blocks • Knit yourself a riot of geometric colours with this vibrant blanket that’s so cosy in soft, pure wool
Whitaker hat & scarf
Meet the designer: Martin Storey • One of the UK’s most beloved designers, Martin is also one of the most hardworking, and has created over 1,000 patterns for Rowan alone!
Wilson • Martin Storey’s classic cardigan is knitted in a timeless yarn to match – the versatile Kid Classic
Xavier • Perfect for those in-between days of spring and autumn, it’s the texture in this tank top that makes it stand...