City Retreat

City Retreat 15 designs for Women by Martin Storey using Creative Focus™ Worsted

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City Retreat 15 designs by Martin Storey using Creative Focus™ Worsted

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Chelsea

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Broadway

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Big Apple Beanie

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Hudson

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Hamilton

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Boulevard

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Lexington

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Teddy Beanie

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Big Apple Scarf

Big Apple Mitts

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Tiffany

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Columbus

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Big Apple Beanie

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Liberty

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Whitney

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Brooklyn Beanie

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Creative Focus™ Worsted 100% wool 5 x 100g balls per pack approx 200m (219yds) per ball Creative Focus™ Worsted is a lovely wool and alpaca blended aran weight yarn. Available in a beautiful and exciting range of 22 colours this is the perfect ‘all round’ yarn for stitch, pattern and colour work.

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Carmine 02055

Magenta 01890

Syrah 02025

Chestnut 03811

Golden Heather 00018

Saffron 03810

New Fern 01265

Basil 01350

Teal 03360

Blue Moor Heather 00791

Blue Smoke 03089

Marine 01660

Delft 01321

Lavender Heather 07112

True Purple 01800

Ebony 00500

Charcoal Heather 00402

Nickel 00401

Pearl 03814

Storm 03812

Fleece 03813

Natural 00100

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If you choose you could also knit these projects in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted.

Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Pure Wool Superwash Worsted 100% wool 5 x 100g balls per pack approx 200m (219yds) per ball A soft 100% superwash, machine washable worsted weight wool, available in a range of lovely shades from soft neutrals to mid tone brights and deep darks.

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Mustard 131

Grasshopper 130

Apple 129

Olive 125

Jade 127

Bottle 140

Peacock 139

Garage 142

Lovat 161

Hawthorn 141

Hazel 128

Redcurrant 120

Raspberry 117

Rich Red 124

Cardinal 136

Papaya 135

Seville 134

Rust 106

Chestnut 107

Oak 159

Toffee 104

Gold 133

Buttercup 132

Pearl 162

Pretty Pink 113

Satin 116

Rose Pink 151

Candy 118

Splash 114

Vintage 158

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Rosy 115

Magenta 119

Morello 121

Plum 122

Damson 150

Ivory 101

Soft Cream 102

Oats 152

Almond 103

Mole 157

Cocoa Bean 105

Clove 108

Moonstone 112

Granite 111

Charcoal Grey 155

Umber 110

Black 109

Oxygen 137

Azure 138

Aqua 156

Mallard 144

Electric 143

Navy 149

Oxford 148

Periwinkle 146

Breton 147

Ocean 145

Light Denim 154

Topaz 160

Light Navy 153

Striped Shades Launching New For July 2015

Olive Wash 181

Red Wash 179

Green Wash 178

Ocean Wash 175

Grey Wash 173

Teal Wash 176

Mauve Wash 180

Charcoal Wash 174

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Big Apple Beanie

by Martin Storey YARN Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (photographed in the following shades, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) Striped Beanie A Carmine 02055 1 x 100gm B Blue Smoke 03089 1 x 100gm Plain Beanie 1 x 100gm (photographed in Cobalt 01107) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) needles TENSION 20 sts and 35 rows to 10 cm measured over garter st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shades are; Striped version A: Cardinal 136, B: Light Denim 154. Plain version Light Navy 153.

R O W A N Click To Purchase Pattern PDF

Big Apple Beanie

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Big Apple Mitts

by Martin Storey YARN Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (photographed in the following shades, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) A New Fern 01265

1 x 100gm B Espresso 00410

1 x 100gm C Deep Rose 02755

1 x 100gm NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles TENSION 20 sts and 35 rows to 10cm measured over striped garter st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shades are; A: Mustard 131 B: Chestnut 107 C: Candy 118.

ROWAN

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Big Apple Mitts

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Big Apple Scarf

by Martin Storey YARN Creative Focus Worsted (photographed in the following shades, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) A New Fern 01265 2 x 100gm B Espresso 00410 2 x 100gm C Deep Rose 02755 1 x 100gm

NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles TENSION 20 sts and 35 rows to 10cm measured over garter st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shades are; A: Mustard 131 B: Chestnut 107 C: Candy 118.

ROWAN

Big Apple Scarf

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Boulavard

by Martin Storey SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

8 8 9 10 11 x 100gm (photographed in New Fern 01265, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles Cable needle TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Mustard 131.

R O W A N Click To Purchase Pattern PDF

Boulevard

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Broadway

by Martin Storey SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Rowan Creative Focus Worsted

5 5 6 6 7 x 100gm (photographed in Deep Rose 02755 to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 60 cm circular needle 5½mm (no 5) (US 9) 60 cm circular needle 2 x 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needles TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Candy 118.

ROWAN

Broadway

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Brooklyn Beanie

by Martin Storey YARN Creative Focus Worsted

1 x 100gm (photographed in Magenta 01890, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) 60 cm circular needle 2 x 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needles TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows to 10cm measured over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Morello 119.

ROWAN

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Brooklyn Beanie

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Chelsea

by Martin Storey SIZE

S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

3 4 4 5 5 x 100gm (photographed in Lavender Heather 0712, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles Cable needle TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows over patt using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Satin 116.

ROWAN

Chelsea

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Columbus

by Martin Storey SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

10 11 11 12 13 x 100gm (photographed in True Purple 01800, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle (if required) Cable needle TENSION 30 sts and 30 rows to 10cm measured over cable patt and 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Damson 150.

ROWAN

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Columbus

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Hamilton

by Martin Storey SIZE

S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

8 8 9 10 11 x 100gm (photographed in Golden Heather 00018, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 40cm circular needle Cable needle TENSION 20 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over moss st using 4½mm (US 7) needles.

Cable panel (22 sts) meas 7 cm.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Almond 103.

ROWAN

Hamilton

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Hudson

by Martin Storey SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

6 7 7 8 9 x 100gm (photographed in Teal 03360, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle BUTTONS 4 x BN1368 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Mallard 144.

ROWAN

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Hudson

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Lexington

by Martin Storey SIZE S/M L XL/XXL To fit bust

81-97 102-107 112-127 32-38 40-42 44-50

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YARN Creative Focus Worsted

6 7 8 x 100gm (photographed in Natural 00100, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles Cable needle TENSION 20 sts and 32 rows to 10cm measured over moss st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles. Cable panel (65 sts) meas 24 cm.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Soft Cream 102.

ROWAN

Lexington

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Liberty

by Martin Storey SIZE

S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

8 8 9 10 11 x 100gm (photographed in Blue Smoke 03089 to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 2 x 4 ½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needles Cable needle TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles. Cable panel (36 sts) meas 10 cm.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Light Denim 154.

ROWAN

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Liberty

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Teddy Beanie

by Martin Storey YARN Creative Focus Worsted 1 x 100gm (photographed in Golden Heather 00018, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) needles TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows to 10cm measured over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Oak 159.

ROWAN

Teddy Beanie

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Tiffany

by Martin Storey SIZE

S To fit bust 81-86 32-34

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L XL XXL

91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARN Creative Focus Worsted

3 3 4 4 4 x 100gm (photographed in Carmine 02055, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 80 cm circular needle 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 40 cm circular needle TENSION 20 sts and 24 rows over st st using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Cardinal 136.

ROWAN

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Tiffany

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Whitney

by Martin Storey SIZE S M L XL XXL To fit bust

81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in YARN Creative Focus Worsted

4 4 4 5 5 x 100gm (photographed in Copper 02190, to view a full current yarn range visit www. knitrowan.com) NEEDLES 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle TENSION 20 sts and 26 rows over patt using 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles.

NOTE: If you choose you could also knit this project in Pure Wool Superwash Worsted. Please note that this yarn has a slightly different row tension as standard so please check your tension carefully and adjust needles accordingly.

Our suggested Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn shade is Papaya 135.

ROWAN

Whitney

By Martin Storey Paid Pattern Download

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Photographer Art Direction & Sylist Design Layout Hair & Make Up Models Location

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Craig Fordham Rowan Rowan Jeni Dobson Abi (models1) Reeds Wharf, (JJ Locations)

Handknitters • Yvonne Rawlinson,Wendy Stevens, Majorie Pickering, Audrey Kidd, Jenny Shore, Margaret Goddard, Andrea McHugh, Ann Banks,Val Deeks, Margaret Oswald, Ann Newton, Claire Lyons,Teresa Gogay, Elizabeth Jones.

First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Rowan Yarns Ltd, Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, HD9 2DX www.knitrowan.com © Copyright Rowan 2011 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Rowan Yarns City Retreat ISBN 978-1-907544-18-7

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