AUTUMN/WINTER REVIEW
A ( YA R N ) H E RO R E T U R N S
This autumn sees the revival of a Rowan favour ite, reports Rosee Woodland.
Every knitter deserves a little luxury, and it’ll be easier
to treat yourself this season, thanks to the return of a
much-loved yarn.
Rowan Sultano was launched as a limited edition yarn in
2017 and proved so popular that Rowan have brought it
back in two different weights.
The original chunky Sultano makes a return in four new
essential shades, and it’s accompanied by sister yarn Rowan
Sultano Fine–a perfect choice for sumptuous lighter knits.
Sultano simply contains all the good stuff. A special blend
of silk, mohair and cashmere, it is spun using an innovative
technique that makes it airy and delicate. The silk gives
it a glistening sheen, while the mohair and cashmere add
buttery softness, warmth and subtle texture. Whichever
you choose, both yarns are ideal for accessories or
wear-it-forever garments.
Sultano
Sultano Fine
There are six shades available in Sultano Fine;
Pewter, Shell, Sangria, Juniper, Lapis, and Raisin.
Sangria is a glorious rich rose-toned burgundy,
while Pewter is a gunmetal grey with a touch of
silver. With the yardage of a 4ply at 225m per 50g
ball, but designed to be knitted on 4.5mm needles,
a little goes a long way.
This season Lisa Richardson and Quail Studio have
come together to create a capsule collection of designs
celebrating the return of Sultano, which is available
as a free booklet from all good Rowan stockists.
The collection includes a stylish beanie hat, shaped scarf,
a cropped waterfall cardigan and essential simple sweater.
Some of the designs feature Rowan’s super-fluffy vegan
pom-poms too!
Rowan Selects Sultano returns with four must-knit shades;
Pearl, Arctic, Juniper and Sangria. Arctic has the cool hues
of a pale sky after snow, while Pearl is that warm cream
that’s simply a by-word for luxury. It’s a classic chunky
weight yarn, and knits up quickly on 6mm needles. Choose
it for last-minute accessory gifts, although be warned that
once you’ve cast off you may struggle to part with your
Sultano creations!
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Newsletter October 2019 | Autumn Winter
Newsletter October 2019 | Autumn Winter
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