News Articles Archive

Rowan is pleased to announce that Marie Wallin, Rowan’s Head Designer is launching her own website – www.mariewallin.com on Thursday 23rd May 2013. Marie will continue in her role as Head Designer and will still be responsible for all creative aspects of the Rowan magazine and publications, inclu... read more

A councillor who decided to bring her knitting along to a meeting has sparked debate in the Cornish town of Liskeard.

During the first Liskeard Town Council meeting following the local elections, which saw splinter group Open Liskeard take nine of the 15 available seats, a pair of knitting needle... read more

On Thursday 25th April, I was invited to the preview and book signing of Sheila Rock’s (photographer extraordinaire) new book, ‘PUNK+’.

I’ve now known Sheila for nearly six years and in that time we have become good friends. Sheila is literally an amazing photographer - she won’t mind me telling ... read more

While knitting is known for being more of a winter hobby, allowing you to make woolly jumpers, beautiful blankets and chunky scarves, this isn't the only season in which you can have fun with yarn. 

During the spring and summer months, having a relaxing crochet or knitting project on the go can b... read more

A town in Illinois is attempting to break two Guinness World records, after making giant wooden knitting needles and a crochet hook.

The small community of Casey this week had the items officially measured at Monroe Elementary School, with steward Nicole Weigand confirming that it will take two w... read more