Kim Hargreaves turned out classic, wearable designs for Rowan for many years. "English Rose" is a rich floral tapestry intarsia with easy shaping and timeless colors. The design was published in Rowan Knitting Magazine 13 in the Spring of 1993. English Rose is rated for expert knitters and is suitable for someone who enjoys working multi-color intarsia from a chart. It could be knit on a simple machine or frame given the gauge of the yarns. The design features a loose fit, modified drop shoulder sleeves, and simple ribbed borders at the neck, waist and cuffs. The colors are as fresh today as when it was published -- a true classic. Knit in soft 100% cottons including Rowan Sea Breeze, Cotton Glace, Nice Cotton, Hand Knit DK Cotton, Cable Mercerised Cotton and Fine Cotton Chenille. Ea...

Another Vintage kit from the earliest days of Kaffe's collaboration with Rowan yarns, "Outlined Star Coat" was first published in the landmark book, Glorious Knits, in 1985. The pattern was given in the book, but Kaffe didn't mention the specific yarns he used. There was such an outcry from knitters who wanted to recreate these designs that Rowan published a pamphlet for shop owners in the UK describing either the exact yarns used or very close equivalents in the case when the garments were not knit entirely from Rowan yarns. Using our copy of the "key" we've assembled all the original Rowan yarns you need to recreate this coat exactly as it was knit. The colorway is a wonderful combination of bright tweedy shades on a rich base of dark stripes. Kaffe said it reminded him of early Am...

Kaffe Fassett does red really well. This sophisticated summer cardigan does exactly what its name suggests. "Smoulder" is knit in Rowan Cotton Glace and 4-ply Cotton and features simple shaping and set-in long sleeves. Rated for intermediate knitters, the design is one of the easiest to execute from Rowan's master of color. With simple striping the cardigan will work quickly as there is no need to work from a chart. The finished cardigan can be made in any of five sizes -- XSmall (bust 32), Small (bust 34), Medium (bust 36), Large (bust 38), and XLarge (bust 40). Our kit contains all the yarn you require to complete the cardigan in any of the sizes, using Kaffe's original colors. Rowan 4-ply Cotton is a lovely, soft fingering weight 100% cotton yarn. Cotton Glace, a ligh...

Another summer masterpiece by Rowan's genius of color, Kaffe Fassett. This sophisticated summer top combines great colors with comfortable relaxed shaping. "Courthouse Steps" is a take off on a classic American patchwork quilt pattern and clearly shows Kaffe's most recent collaboration with Liza Prior Lucy for Rowan's emergence in the billion dollar quilting market. Knit in Rowan Cotton Glace and 4-ply Cotton, Courthouse Steps features simple shaping, a boat neck collar, and drop shoulder three quarter length sleeves. Rated for experienced knitters, the design is suitable for anyone comfortable with knitting intarsia from a chart. The finished top can be made in any of five sizes -- XSmall (bust 32), Small (bust 34), Medium (bust 36), Large (bust 38), and XLarge (bust 40...

A sophisticated summer cardigan by the manager of the Kaffe Fassett studio, Brandon Mably. This classic cardigan brings the colors and shapes of hand glazed craftsman art tiles to live in a very versatile summer cardigan. Brandon's colors are wonderfully faded pastels on a rich dusky brown background. "Old Tiles" was one of Mably's most enduring designs -- he republished it in his first book and also created a winter version in wools. Knit in Rowan Cotton Glace, Fine Cotton Chenille, and Kaffe Fassett Kid Silk, Old Tile features simple shaping, a crew neck, and drop shoulder full length sleeves. Rated for intermediate knitters, the design is suitable for anyone comfortable with knitting intarsia from a chart. The design comes in one size with a finished bust measurement ...

One of Kaffe's brilliantly fun designs, "Ping Pong," is a wonderful summer romp of deep pastel circles accented with bright centers on a sea green background. The design appeared in Rowan Knitting Magazine 23 in the Spring of 1998. Here we offer the more colorful man's version. Ping Pong is knit in the intarsia technique out of Rowan's DK Cotton. Rated for intermediate knitters, the pattern is appropriate for anyone comfortable with the intarsia technique. Featuring simple oversized shaping, striped rib bands, and a crew neck, this design still looks fresh and contemporary today with it's multi colored "targets" and rich background. The pattern comes in three sizes - Medium with a finished chest/bust of 50 inches, Large with a finished chest/bust of 52 inches, and XLarge with a finis...