city retreat
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15 FREE to download knitwear designs from Rowan Yarns. Designed by Martin Storey using Rowans Creative Focus Worsted yarn.TRANSCRIPT
City Retreat15 designs for Women by Martin Storey
using Creative Focus™ Worsted
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City Retreat15 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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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 Liberty
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Whitney
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Brooklyn Beanie
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Creative Focus™ Worsted100% 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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Carmine02055
Magenta01890
Syrah02025
Chestnut03811
Golden Heather00018
Saffron03810
New Fern01265
Basil01350
Teal03360
Blue MoorHeather00791
Blue Smoke03089
Marine01660
Delft01321
Lavender Heather07112
True Purple01800
Ebony00500
Charcoal Heather00402
Nickel00401
Pearl03814
Storm03812
Fleece03813
Natural00100
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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.
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.
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Mustard131
Grasshopper130
Apple129
Olive125
Jade127
Bottle140
Peacock139
Garage142
Lovat161
Hawthorn141
Hazel128
Redcurrant120
Raspberry117
Rich Red124
Cardinal136
Papaya135
Seville134
Rust106
Chestnut107
Oak159
Toffee104
Gold133
Buttercup132
Pearl162
Pretty Pink113
Satin116
Rose Pink151
Candy118
Splash114
Vintage158
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Rosy115
Magenta119
Morello121
Plum122
Damson150
Ivory101
Soft Cream102
Oats152
Almond103
Mole157
Cocoa Bean105
Clove108
Moonstone112
Granite111
Charcoal Grey155
Umber110
Black109
Oxygen137
Azure138
Aqua156
Mallard144
Electric143
Navy149
Oxford148
Periwinkle146
Breton147
Ocean145
Light Denim154
Topaz160
Light Navy153
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Olive Wash181
Red Wash179
Green Wash178
Ocean Wash175
Grey Wash173
Teal Wash176
Mauve Wash180
Charcoal Wash174
Striped Shades Launching New For July 2015
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YARNRowan Creative Focus Worsted(photographed in the following shades, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)Striped BeanieA Carmine 02055 1 x 100gmB Blue Smoke 03089 1 x 100gm
Plain Beanie 1 x 100gm(photographed in Cobalt 01107)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
TENSION20 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.
Big Apple BeAnieby Martin Storey
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Big Apple BeanieBy Martin Storey
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YARNRowan 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 100gmB Espresso 00410 1 x 100gmC Deep Rose 02755 1 x 100gm
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
TENSION20 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.
Big Apple Mittsby Martin Storey
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Big Apple MittsBy Martin Storey
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YARNCreative Focus Worsted(photographed in the following shades, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)A New Fern 01265 2 x 100gmB Espresso 00410 2 x 100gmC Deep Rose 02755 1 x 100gm NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
TENSION20 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.
Big Apple scArfby Martin Storey
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Big Apple ScarfBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative 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)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needlesCable needle
TENSION20 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.
BoulAvArdby Martin Storey
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BoulevardBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNRowan 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)
NEEDLES4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 60 cm circular needle5½mm (no 5) (US 9) 60 cm circular needle2 x 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needles
TENSION20 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.
BroAdwAyby Martin Storey
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BroadwayBy Martin Storey
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YARNCreative Focus Worsted 1 x 100gm(photographed in Magenta 01890, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) 60 cm circular needle2 x 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needles
TENSION20 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.
Brooklyn BeAnieby Martin Storey
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Brooklyn BeanieBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative 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)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needlesCable needle
TENSION20 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.
chelseAby Martin Storey
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ChelseaBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative 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)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle (if required)Cable needle
TENSION30 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.
coluMBusby Martin Storey
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ColumbusBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative 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)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 40cm circular needleCable needle
TENSION20 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.
hAMiltonby Martin Storey
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HamiltonBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative Focus Worsted 6 7 7 8 9 x 100gm(photographed in Teal 03360, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle
BUTTONS 4 x BN1368 from Bedecked. Please see information page for contact details.
TENSION20 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.
hudsonby Martin Storey
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HudsonBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S/M L XL/XXLTo fit bust 81-97 102-107 112-127 cm 32-38 40-42 44-50 in
YARNCreative Focus Worsted 6 7 8 x 100gm (photographed in Natural 00100, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needlesCable needle
TENSION20 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.
lexingtonby Martin Storey
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LexingtonBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative 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)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles2 x 4 ½mm (no 7) (US 7) double-pointed needlesCable needle
TENSION20 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.
liBertyby Martin Storey
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LibertyBy Martin Storey
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YARNCreative Focus Worsted 1 x 100gm(photographed in Golden Heather 00018, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½ mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
TENSION20 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.
teddy BeAnieby Martin Storey
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Teddy BeanieBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative Focus Worsted 3 3 4 4 4 x 100gm(photographed in Carmine 02055, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 80 cm circular needle4½mm (no 7) (US 7) 40 cm circular needle
TENSION20 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.
tiffAnyby Martin Storey
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TiffanyBy Martin Storey
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SIZE S M L XL XXLTo fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
YARNCreative Focus Worsted 4 4 4 5 5 x 100gm(photographed in Copper 02190, to view a full current yarn range visit www.knitrowan.com)
NEEDLES1 pair 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) needles4½mm (no 7) (US 7) long circular needle
TENSION20 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.
whitneyby Martin Storey
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WhitneyBy Martin Storey
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First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Rowan Yarns Ltd, Green Lane
Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, HD9 2DX
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© Copyright Rowan 2011
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Rowan Yarns -
City Retreat
ISBN 978-1-907544-18-7
Craig Fordham
Rowan
Rowan
Jeni Dobson
Abi (models1)
Reeds Wharf, (JJ Locations)
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.
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