Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
With two contrasting shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK you can create this joyful Bunny Cowl, with its repeated rabbit motif and corrugated rib edge. The piece is worked seamlessly in the round on circular needles and measures approximately 33.5cm (13.5in) wide and 35cm (14in) long when laid flat.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
The Fir Trees Hat is available in two sizes: small/medium (52cm/20.5in circumference and 27cm/10.5in long); and large/X large (56cm/22in circumference and 27cm/10.5in long). Knitted using two shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, the hat features a simple fir tree motif and a corrugated rib edge.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
These Fir Trees Mittens, knitted using two shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, feature corrugated rib edges thus creating a 'blanket stitch' effect. Rather than appearing as an all-over design, the tree motifs appear from the wrists down. Available in two sizes: small/medium (20cm/8in circumference and approx. 30cm/12in long); and large/X large (24cm/9.5in circumference and approx. 30cm/12in long).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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3 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
Using three motifs, this Forest Flowers Cushion cleverly creates a subtle checkerboard design. Knitted using two shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, the completed cushion measures approximately 40cm (16in) wide and 40cm (16in) deep).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Needles
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4 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
Separate alternating bands of flowers, birds and folk-art people make the Garden Sampler Cowl a piece truly reminiscent of vintage samplers. Knitted in eight shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK on double-pointed or circular needles, the finished cowl measures approximately 22.5cm (8.75in) wide when laid flat and 137.5cm (54in) long.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
As its name suggests, this cowl features two bands: one of gnomes, the other of tulips. A three-colour chevron pattern separates the two bands and the corrugated rib edges are reminiscent of blanket stitch. Knitted using Rowan Felted Tweed DK and worked seamlessly in the round, the finished cowl measures approximately 25.5cm (10in) wide and 166cm (65.25in) long.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Needles
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Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
This Little Houses Blanket, which is approximately 75cm (29.25in) wide and 106cm (41.75in) long, is knitted using seven shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK. Its design comprises two alternating squares: one featuring a central house motif which is worked in contrasting purl stitches and whose roof is later grafted on; the other depicting five rows of smaller houses with different coloured roofs.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Needles
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7 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
The Little Houses Cushion, which is knitted using seven shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, features two alternating squares: one with a central house motif that is worked in contrasting purl stitches and whose roof is later grafted on; the other depicting five rows of smaller houses with different coloured roofs. The cushion's completed dimensions are approximately 45cm (18in) square when laid flat.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
With its alternating squares of stripes (in garter stitch) and paw prints (in stocking stitch), this Pet Blanket is sure to put a wag in any dog's tail! Knitted using three shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, the blanket also features a contrasting corrugated rib border to give the piece a 'finished' look. The completed blanket measures approximately 83cm (32.75in) wide by 105cm (41.5in) long.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Needles
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9 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
A central band of reindeer 'pairs' stands out against the rows of alternating colour stripes above and below. Knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed DK, the hat is worked in the round on double-pointed or circular needles to produce a one-size piece measuring approximately 51cm (20in) circumference and 27cm (10.5in) long. Finally, the piece is topped off with a fun pompom.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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10 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
The Retro Flower Scarf is knitted using eight shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, and features corrugated rib edges and bold, stylised flowers which hark back to the 1970s. The piece is worked on double-pointed or circular needles to create a scarf that, when completed, measures approximately 19cm (7.5in) wide and 195cm (76.75in) long.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
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11 of 12
Rowan New Easy Fairisle Knits by Martin Storey
The Snowflake Scarf, knitted in two shades of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, features repeating rows of snowflake motifs. The top and bottom sections of the scarf (the edges) swaps round the two colours so that the 'background' colour becomes the 'motif' colour in the central section. The piece is worked seamlessly as a tube on double-pointed or circular needles to create a double thickness scarf.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Needles
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