Rowan -- a name synonymous with quality. Originating in England in 1980, Rowan has achieved world-class status for its fine knitting yarns as well as its knitting publications and classic fashion patterns.

A 30-year retrospective. Rowan's Greatest Knits brings you 30 of its most popular knitwear patterns from the 80s through today -- all in one big, beautiful book. Here, you'll also be treated to 80 stunning color photographs from the original pages of Rowan magazine.

Classic knit patterns. With clearly written instructions, knitters of all skill levels can reproduce these enduringly beautiful patterns for knitted sweaters, vests, scarves, mittens and socks. Patterns include helpful yarn replacement suggestions.

Inspiration from top designers. Some of today's leading designers have partnered with Rowan to produce outstanding knitwear. Kaffe Fassett, known for his brilliant designs and use of vibrant color, wrote the introduction to this book. And the works of Jean Moss, Sasha Kagan, and Annabel Fox, among others, are also featured.

This book is truly a "keeper". It's perfect for anyone who loves to knit and enjoys creating classic fashions with style.

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ROWAN'S GREATEST KNITS: 30 YEARS OF KNITTED PATTERNS FROM ROWAN YARNS provides thirty patterns from the 1980s to the 2000s, and include their designer's profiles. Numerous color photos from Rowan Magazine, yarn replacement suggestions, and more make for a fine collection perfect for any needlework library catering to knitters.

I bought this for my wife, a dedicated knitter and she just loves the book.

This is a delightful knitting book, and historical as well. It goes through the Rowan magazines, back through the 1980's and up to the present, and selects the best patterns to include in this book. As is typical for Rowan, the photography is stunning. They also have at hand master designers such as Sasha Kagan, Kim Hargreaves and Kaffe Fassett.

I especially liked the Fisherman Sweater, the Anice Shawl, and the Veronica Sweater. There are other patterns I'd also like to knit. Regardless of what I knit, however, this book is a visual feast for the eyes. Any knitter will enjoy looking at the beautiful historical photographs and lovely colorful knit projects through the years. Rowan photography is always stunning and this is a very beautiful knitting book.

Usually I love all things Rowan, and waited for this book with great anticipation. However, I have to say that I'm disappointed in their 'Top 30' choices as not being things that are particularly interesting or that I would consider making. This will wind up being gifted to a friend who might like it better than I.

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