The new Rowan magazine 44 has landed and I really love it!
As usual, the presentation and photography is beautiful. My favourite part is the Nostalgia collection with its 1940 inspired patterns with glamorous Hollywood names. Those who love vintage style knits, as I do, will be delighted. The Renaissance collection is less appealing to me. It is colourful and some patterns are breathtaking (I love the Raphael tunic featured on the front cover) but it is not really my style. The Elegance collection shows different versions of some designs from both Nostalgia and Renaissance.
My top fav? Fontaine 
by Marion Foale. I love the shaping at the back. Knitted on 2.75mm needles, it will be a labour of love, but I am already dreaming about casting on...
In 2nd place, I would have Lamour by Sarah Hatton.
As a rule, I prefer cardigans to jumpers, but this one reminds me of a sweater my Mum made for me years ago and I used to wear it all the time. I love the neck tab detail on this one. Using Wool Cotton on 4mm needles, this should knit up reasonably quickly...
My third choice is Bacall
by Sarah Hatton. I prefer the short sleeve version of the Nostalgia collection in Kid Classic. This should be a quick and pretty easy project. The hardest part would be to find the perfect brooch to complete it.
What are your favourites?
Wow, Rowan 44 is out? I haven't even gotten round to seeing Rowan 33!! I'm so behind :)
Posted by: erin | July 19, 2008 at 06:10 AM
oops, I meant to type 43 not 33!
Posted by: erin | July 19, 2008 at 06:10 AM
I'd love to tell you but I'm still waiting for Rowan to post my my magazine! And they wonder why membership numbers are falling...
Posted by: dawn | July 19, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Love the Fontaine too, it looks beautiful. I might have to buy this one when it comes out here.
Posted by: sue | July 21, 2008 at 02:22 AM
Moi, c'est le tricot avec des fleurs en jacquard que je préfère. Mais ceux que tu nous motnres sont superbes aussi. Rowan édite de très jolies choses en général, et la mise en scène est toujours somptueuse.
Posted by: Christine | July 21, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Thanks Francoise - my Rowan 44 arrived from your shop today and I only ordered it on Saturday. How's that for service everyone? I'm sure my sister will adore the little linen bag. Fantastic.
Posted by: Zoe | July 22, 2008 at 04:07 PM
c'est le dernier? Mmm il a l'air superbe!!!!
Posted by: le chat qui coud | August 28, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Where can I get the Rowen book 44 from as I love the Lamour pattern by Sarah Hatton
Posted by: Ellen Fletcher | April 05, 2013 at 03:32 AM