WINDSWEPT


collection one by Marie Wallin 12 hand knit designs for women


This is the first independent collection by designer, Marie Wallin.


‘Windswept’ is a collection of 12 stunning fairisle and cable designs showcasing Marie’s beautiful trademark colourwork and attention to detail.


Some of the designs have optional crochet trims, which the knitter can add or not depending on the look wanted.


The collection features 8 garment designs ranging from an exquisite fairisle tunic, a lovely fairisle yoke sweater, a houndstooth fitted waistcoat to a heavily cabled cosy jacket. The 4 accessory designs feature a stunning pattern wrap and scarf, which are both knitted in the round, a wide sumptuous aran wrap and a sweet traditional fairisle tam.


The colours used are autumnal in tone and the all the designs are worked in some of Rowan’s most popular yarns – Felted Tweed, Felted Tweed Aran, Rowan Fine Tweed and the lovely Cocoon.


Photographed in Whitstable in Kent by Peter Christian Christensen with styling and art direction by Marie.


About the author Marie is Head Designer for Rowan and over the 8 years since she joined the Rowan team, she has built up a global reputation for her beautiful patterns, colourwork and stitch designs as well as her skill for art directing and styling the renowned Rowan Magazine and some of the Rowan dedicated yarn brochures. Although now freelance, Marie continues in her role with Rowan as well as developing her career as an independent designer and workshop teacher.


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12 - February 2014


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