Sometimes it's just a simple thing.....

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When I received my skein of Rowan Fine Art Aran I wanted to knit it...right now!  I didn't want to wait one minute for a pattern, and I only had one skein - what was a knitter to do?

Remember my Swatch Cowls - three quick and easy knits to introduce myself to +RowanYarns Fine Art Aran Yarn?

Well.....long story short.....Rowan thought that they were just the thing for getting to know this new yarn....and....blushing.....voila!

They have taken my three cowls and created this "Collection"
and here it is, on the KnitRowan web site!

The Fine Art Aran Collection


Stocking Stitch Swatch Cowl


Seed Stitch Swatch Cowl


4x4 Rib Swatch Cowl



I am honestly so excited about this, I just can't tell you!

Something so simple has made one of my forever dreams come true! 


It goes to show you....NEVER give up on your dreams.  


Thank you Rowan for making one of my dreams come true - big check mark there!
Thank you to my friend, knit buddy and great photographer Renee
for suggestions on how to take super photos of such simple knits.



Remember, you have to register (it's free) to be a ROW@N member, log in, and you'll be able to see all of the fabulous FREE Members Only designs.

I loved making swatch cowls so much that I ended up with a Trilogy!  I seriously had to stop myself....but I do have two more skeins of Fine Art Aran....so you never know!

The 4x4 Ribbed Swatch Cowl has been so well loved during this extremely cold winter here in Southern Ontario.....my husband has rarely taken it off!  He loves it so much, thinks it is so cosy and warm....he asked for a sweater knit out of +RowanYarns Fine Art Aran in that same shade - Bachata 551.  It's almost done....we will have a reveal soon!



#RowanYarns #Knitting #Design #Swatch

Comments

  1. Candice6 February 2014 at 12:01

    This is thrilling. Good on you.

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 12:52

      Thanks.....you know how ridiculously happy this makes me :)

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  2. Welshknit6 February 2014 at 12:31

    Well done, so good to see someone having success after escaping from the workforce.

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 12:53

      Thanks Sara......retirement is great...and it's fun to "play work".

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  3. woolwoman6 February 2014 at 12:46

    congratulations !!!!!!! It's wonderful - love them all and now am off to order my one skein of fine art aran !

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  4. life ldc6 February 2014 at 12:55

    Thank you - I love this yarn.......I don't mind the Alpaca content.....although some say it is scratchy. I have no trouble wearing it next to my skin.

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  5. Kristen Rettig6 February 2014 at 13:28

    Beautiful! Congratulations!

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  6. Being Knitterly6 February 2014 at 13:51

    I think we all buy variegated yarns because the colours look so good together and then don't know what to do with them. Your cowls show off these yarns beautifully! And alpaca isn't scratchy; it's wonderfully soft and cosy - perfect for cowls.

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 23:03

      Thanks Nicki.....I love this yarn....it is beautiful and it is lovely and warm.

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  7. Blithe Spirit6 February 2014 at 14:03

    How exciting! Congratulations - I really love the 4 x 4 ribbed cowl.

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 23:12

      Thank you...... I lost track of your blog...I've just added you to my bloglovin list....thanks for commenting!

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  8. Anonymous6 February 2014 at 14:30

    CONGRATULATIONS...........I know you are over the moon.....MM

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  9. Unknown6 February 2014 at 14:43

    Very exciting! I too like the 4x4 ribbed cowl, unfortunately, the Rowan site doesn't have a download "button" for this pattern.

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 23:14

      Thanks Virginia.....I have emailed Rowan to sort out that link....thank you for noticing that and taking the time to comment.

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  10. Carmen6 February 2014 at 15:48

    What fun!!!!! Congratulations, Anne! This is indeed a cool thing!!

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  11. Geri6 February 2014 at 17:16

    That's amazing! Congratulations!

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 23:17

      Thanks Geri....... I was just looking at photos of our visit to Rowan :) :( at the same time.

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  12. azwoolgirl6 February 2014 at 19:10

    That truly is awesome Anne, congrats!

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    1. life ldc6 February 2014 at 23:18

      Thanks Tina, it was a great boost on this roller coaster ride :)

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  13. Lynda6 February 2014 at 19:51

    Congratulations!!!

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    2. life ldc7 February 2014 at 07:48

      Thank you Lynda........I am sorry that I misspelt you name....so had to delete :). i do appreciate you taking the time to comment. :)

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  14. mary jane7 February 2014 at 16:43

    Congratulations!!!! Well done!

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  15. life ldc7 February 2014 at 16:47

    Thsnks Mary Jane!

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  16. Anonymous8 February 2014 at 05:09

    Anne! Well done! They are all fabulous - but I like the 4x4 best. Ros

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