Marie Wallin - Rowan Head Designer


What is a typical day at Green Lane Mill? Madness!! I start by scribbling designs in my sketch book and then I decide on the pattern or stitch. I literally have stuff all over the floor when I’m designing - yarns, needles, fashion magazines, resource books, tear sheets etc.


What inspires your designs? I love nature and the textures and colours you see in the landscape, such as rocks, pebbles, shells, tree bark etc. I am a great fan of Indian and Middle Eastern art as well as more traditional patterns such as Fairisle and Nordic designs.


What was your highlight of 2011? I was very proud to meet HRH Prince of Wales last year as part of Wool Week and the Campaign for Wool.


Who taught you to knit? My mother taught me to hand knit at around 7 years of age, but we were also taught at primary school.


Which are your favourite Rowan yarns? I love Felted Tweed, Colourspun, Rowan Tweed and Fine Rowan Tweed as well as all the British Sheep Breeds yarns.


What are you working on at the moment? I’ve now finished designing and shooting for Winter 2012 and I’m now focusing on our SS13 collections (which i’m very excited about!)


What are your plans for the future? I would like to think we can introduce more British made yarns as well as carrying on producing great designs and the lovely photography shoots that everyone expects from Rowan.


Marie 4 - February 2012 Out onn location for North Sea - Magazine 51


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