Rowan Designer Collection by Lisa Richardson

BY LISA RICHARDSON A collection of 8 exclusive online designs for women using Rowans’ Felted Tweed & Mohair Haze.

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Credits Lisa Richardson

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The Collection

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The Yarns

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The Patterns

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The Location

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Credits 39

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Lisa Richardson

Popular knitwear designer Lisa Richardson is a name instantly associated with the Rowan pattern house. Lisa joined Rowan in 2003, and, after years of turning her hand to many different roles and tasks as part of the design process, is now a celebrated and well established designer in her own right.

Inspired by shape and texture, Lisa’s designs showcase interesting stitch details, unique garment structure and stylish techniques with a classically understated, yet innovative brilliance which is reflected in the global status she now commands.

In addition to Lisa’s designer role, she also manages the pattern editing process and mentors newer members of the design team, whilst managing to squeeze in time to enjoy running, climbing, biking, swimming, cooking, dancing and reading.

Lisa admits to leading a very busy day-to-day existence, but cites her biggest drive as helping people create something that they will cherish for years to come, demonstrating why she is so integral to the Rowan design process.

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The Collection By Lisa Richardson

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Quebec Felted Tweed Pattern Page 33

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Alberta Felted Tweed & Mohair Haze Pattern Page 30

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Niagara Felted Tweed Pattern Page 30

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Ottawa Mohair Haze Pattern Page 32

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Montreal Mohair Haze Pattern Page 31

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Whistler Mohair Haze Pattern Page 34

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Toronto Felted Tweed & Mohair Haze Pattern Page 33

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Ontario Felted Tweed Pattern Page 32

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The Yarns Felted Tweed & Mohair Haze

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Felted Tweed 50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose 10 x 50g balls per pack approx 15m (191yds) per ball Felted Tweed* is a blend of merino wool, alpaca and viscose and knits to a dk weight. The yarn has a beautiful tweed effect perfect for fairisles, striping and other colour work and the rustic colour palette makes this yarn a firm favourite with our designers.

rage 150

peony 183

tawny 186

camel 157

gilt 160

jaffa 188

ginger 154

cinnamon 175

treacle 145

mineral 181

avocado 161

pine 158

watery 152

duck egg 173

celadon 184

stone 190

ancient 172

phantom 153

frozen 185

amethyst 192

bilberry 151

scree 165

maritime 167

seasalter 178

seafarer 170

carbon 159

granite 191

clay 177

*Please note, this is a lightly pre-felted yarn that knits to a lightweight fabric with a felted effect. Please follow care instructions, as the yarn may felt further if washed incorrectly

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Mohair Haze 70% Mohair 30% Wool 10 x 25g balls per pack approx 102m (112yds) per ball Mohair Haze is a premium, versatile yarn that suits many projects. Its wonderfully soft and fluffy feel is both warm and light to wear. The colour palette is sophisticated soft pastels mixed together with highlights of jewelled brights.

cuddle 520

nest 523

baby 521

kiss 527

smile 535

caress 525

tumble 534

comfort 533

hug 524

tender 528

caring 529

squeeze 531

cradle 522

embrace 526

love 530

true 532

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The Patterns By Lisa Richardson

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Alberta

Niagara

By Lisa Richardson

By Lisa Richardson

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 Felted Tweed and Mohair Haze A FTwd Celadon 184 7 7 8 9 B Haze Tender 528 11 12 14 15

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YARN Felted Tweed A Rage B Gilt C Phantom D Maritime E Ginger F Bilberry G Clay H Watery

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2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3

x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm x 50gm

CROCHET HOOK 3.50mm (no 9) (US E4) crochet hook

NEEDLES 1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles 1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles

TENSION 3 patt repeats to 8 cm and 16 rows to 12 cm measured over honeycomb patt using 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook. Completed motif measures 12 cm square.

TENSION 18 sts and 33 rows to 10 cm measured over moss st using 4½mm (US 7) needles and one strand each of yarns A and B held together.

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Montreal

By Lisa Richardson

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

Scarf A Caring 529 2 x 25gm B Hug 524 1 x 25gm C Love 530 1 x 25gm D Cradle 522 1 x 25gm E Caress 525 1 x 25gm F Smile 535 1 x 25gm

YARN Mohair Haze Tunic A Caring 529

4 5 5 6 7 x 25gm B Hug 524

3 3 3 3 4 x 25gm C Love 530

2 2 3 3 3 x 25gm D Cradle 522

2 3 3 3 3 x 25gm E Caress 525

3 3 3 4 4 x 25gm F Smile 535

3 3 3 3 4 x 25gm

NEEDLES 1 pair 2他mm (no 12) (US 2) needles 1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needles TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over st st using 3mm (US 2/3) needles.

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Ontario

Ottawa

By Lisa Richardson

By Lisa Richardson

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

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 Felted Tweed

6 7 8 8 9 x 50gm (photographed in Rage 150)

YARN Mohair Haze A Hug 524

5 5 6 6 7 x 25gm B Caress 525

5 5 6 6 7 x 25gm C Love 530

4 5 6 6 7 x 25gm

NEEDLES 1 pair 3¼mm (no 10) (US 3) needles 1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles BUTTONS – 8 x BN1302 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

NEEDLES 1 pair 2¾mm (no 12) (US 2) needles 1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needles

TENSION 25 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 4mm (US 6) needles.

BUTTONS – 6 x BN1365 (15mm) from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

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SIZE S M To fit bust 81-86 91-97 32-34 36-38 YARN Felted Tweed A Rage 150 3 3 B Bilberry 151 4 4 C Ginger 154 4 5 D Watery 152 4 5

Quebec

Toronto

By Lisa Richardson

By Lisa Richardson

L 102-107 40-42

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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

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112-117 122-127 44-46 48-50

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YARNS Felted Tweed and Mohair Haze A FTwd Avocado 161

4 5 5 6 6 x 50gm B FTwd Carbon 159

4 4 5 5 6 x 50gm C Haze Hug 524

7 7 8 9 10 x 25gm D Haze Caring 529

7 7 8 9 9 x 25gm

NEEDLES 1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles 3.50mm (no 9) (US E4) crochet hook

NEEDLES 5mm (no 6) (US 8) circular needle at least 80 cm long

TENSION 24 sts and 47 rows to 10 cm measured over main patt, 25 sts and 47 rows to 10 cm measured over side panel patt, and 20 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm measured over border patt, all using 4mm (US 6) needles.

TENSION 17 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 5mm (US 8) needles.

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Whistler

By Lisa Richardson

SIZE S M To fit bust 81-86 91-97 32-34 36-38

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102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 40-42 44-46 48-50 in

YARN Mohair Haze 30 33 35 (photographed in Hug 524)

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NEEDLES 1 pair 2¾mm (no 12) (US 2) needles 1 pair 3mm (no 11) (US 2/3) needles Cable needle BUTTONS – 11 x BN1800 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.

TENSION 45 sts and 41 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 3mm (US 2/3) needles.

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The Location

The shoot venue for the Lisa Richardson Designer Collection was selected as much for its location as for its heritage and beauty. Sitting on an idyllic valley side on the outskirts of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the park is steeped in local tradition and seemed the obvious choice to showcase the settings surrounding Rowan’s new home; Armitage Bridge.

Beaumont Park was officially opened on Saturday 13th October 1883 by HRH Prince Leopold and his wife Princess Helene and the town witnessed a lavish occasion to mark its first royal visit.

The idea was born from the opinion of local landowner Henry F. Beaumont that, “Parks are necessary for large and populous towns to increase the happiness and promote good health and elevate the minds of the people.” He offered the area of Dungeon Wood to Huddersfield Corporation so that they were able to create the town’s first public park, which is still popular today and plays home to hundreds of species of insects, animals and vegetation.

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Credits Photography Moy Williams Art Direction & Stylist Lisa Richardson Hair & Makeup Michaela Taylor (Boss) Design Layout Rowan Model Catriona Frean (First Models) Location Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

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No part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the copyright owners having been given in writing.

Yarn quantities are approximate and are based on average requirements. Images and shades are for guidance only as colours may not display accurately on screen or in printed format. Contact your local stockist to view a fringed (not digital reproduction) yarn shade card. Š Copyright MEZ Crafts UK Ltd., 2015.

MEZ Crafts UK Ltd., 17F, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR, www.knitrowan.com