Email : mail@knitrowan.com
Telephone : +44 (0) 1484 681881
Frequently Asked Question
How can I purchase Rowan products?
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We don't sell our products directly to the public however, you can find details of your local stockist / Internet stockist details on the following section of our web site.

http://www.knitrowan.com/stockistsnew.aspx

Yarn Substitutions?
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Discontinued Yarn is followed by current equivalents. Yarns are only compatible if correct tension is achieved. Needle sizes may need to be changed in certain cases. Length of yarns must be checked to calculate amounts required.

California Cotton - Cotton Glace

Cabled Mercerised Cotton - Organic Cotton 4 Ply

Soft Cotton - Pure Wool 4Ply, Organic 4Ply.Cashsoft 4Ply

Sea Breeze - Pure Wool 4 Ply, Organic 4 Ply, Cashsoft 4 Ply

Donegal - Lambswool Tweed Rowan Scottish Tweed 4 Ply

Lightweight D K – Pure Wool 4 Ply, Organic 4 Ply, Cashsoft 4 Ply

Nice Cotton – Cotton Glace

Designer DK - Wool Cotton

Recycled Chunky – Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky

Chunky Tweed - Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky

DK Soft – Cotton Glace, Felted Tweed or Wool Cotton

True 4 Ply Botany – Pure Wool 4 Ply, Organic 4 Ply, and Cashsoft 4 Ply

Super Chunky – Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky

DK Tweed – Scottish Tweed DK

Grainy Silk &Silkstones – Wool Cotton, Felted Tweed, Cotton Glace

Edina Ronay Silk & Wool - Pure Wool 4 Ply Organic 4Ply, Cashsoft 4 Ply

Chunky Soft – Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky

Linen Drape – Cotton Glace

Magpie Aran – Scottish Tweed Aran (not exact substitute – 1st out on a 10cm square) or Pure Wool

Polar – Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky

Chunky Chenille – All Seasons Cotton (row tension might be slightly out – work to length if given on pattern

Rowanspun 4 Ply – Scottish Tweed 4 Ply

Rowanspun DK – Scottish Tweed DK

Rowanspun Aran – Pure Wool Aran

Rowanspun Chunky – Felted Tweed Chunky

YorkshireTweed 4 Ply – Scottish Tweed 4 Ply

Yorkshire Tweed DK – Scottish Tweed DK

Yorkshire Tweed Aran – Felted Tweed Aran

Yorkshire Tweed Chunky – Felted Tweed Chunky

Big Wool Tuft - Biggy Print

Plaid – Felted Tweed Chunky

Chunky Print – no substitute currently available

Glimmer Print – Felted Tweed Chunky

Lurex Shimmer – Rowan Shimmer

Ribbon Twist – Big Wool

Big Wool Fusion – Big Wool

Soft Baby – no substitute currently available

Rowan Spray – Big Wool

RYC Soft Tweed – Felted Tweed Chunky

Luxury Cotton DK – Cashsoft DK, Pima Cotton DK

Cashcotton DK - Cashsoft DK – Pima Cotton DK, Pure Wool DK

Kid Silk Spray – Kid Silk Haze

Kid Silk Night – Kid Silk Haze

4 Ply Cotton – Organic Cotton 4 Ply

Cotton Rope - no substitute currently available

Country – no substitute currently available

Romance – no substitute currently available

Bamboo Tape – no substitute currently available

How do I find the prices for yarns?
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To obtain prices for your local market, please contact a stockist within your country. Stockist details are available at www.knitrowan.com/html/stockistsnew.aspx
Why do I need to register on line?
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You need to register on line to use the Knitrowan.com shopping facilities and the Rowan International Members Knitting Circle.These facilities are User and password controlled to provide a more efficient service and member exclusive areas.
How do I register?
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Use the 'Please Log In' icon at the top of each page to access the Registration form. This will enable you to register your details and set up a User Id and password. If you are already a member of Rowan International you can use the one step registration facility by entering your membership number and surname to bring up your details.
How do I find out my Rowan International Membership Number?
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When you first joined Rowan International you were allocated a membership number. This will appear on your membership welcome letter. If you cannot remember your number please email rowaninternational@knitrowan.com, or telephone +44 (0)1484 681881 between 9.00am and 5.00pm (GMT).
How do I handwash a garment?
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Hand wash in soapflakes; do not soak; cool rinse; do not wring but gently squeeze out the excess water; reshape and dry flat away from direct heat and sunlight

Pressing: Follow ball band instructions.

Which two Magazines will I get with my Subscription?
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The current magazines are Magazine 47 Spring/Summer 2010 and Magazine 48 Autumn/Winter 2010.
How do I order a Gift Membership ?
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You need to register your details to purchase a Gift Membership. Choose from the UK, Europe, ROW or USA categories and add to your basket. Add the recipient’s details in the “deliver to” address and any message/special instructions in the relevant section. Memberships usually take 3-5 days to process.
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