Rowan
Rowan Yarn & Patterns at The Orry Mill
The Orry Mill is proud to be an official UK stockist of Rowan yarn, patterns and knitting kits. With over 320 products across the full Rowan range, we carry one of the most comprehensive selections of Rowan available from an independent yarn retailer in Scotland.
About Rowan
Founded in 1978 near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, Rowan began with a single yarn in a bold, paintbox range of colours — and a clear ambition to make high-quality natural fibre yarns accessible to hand-knitters. Nearly fifty years on, Rowan is one of the most internationally recognised names in knitting and crochet, setting seasonal trends through twice-yearly pattern collections and an ever-evolving range of premium yarns. The brand operates under the strapline Timeless Knitting & Crochet Designs with the Finest Yarns Since 1978.
Rowan's current range spans every weight and fibre category, from delicate laceweight through to super chunky, working across wool, alpaca, mohair, silk, cotton, cashmere, yak and unique fibre blends. All yarns are designed to work in harmony with Rowan's rich pattern library, which features contributions from a world-class roster of designers.
Rowan Yarns Available at The Orry Mill
Our Rowan collection includes many of the brand's most iconic and bestselling yarns, including:
- Kidsilk Haze — the legendary mohair and silk laceweight, now celebrating 25 years. Available in both the classic range and the Kaffe Fassett collaboration palette
- Felted Tweed — a DK weight wool, alpaca and viscose blend with distinctive tweedy texture and superb stitch definition; a perennial bestselling Rowan yarn
- Big Wool — a super chunky merino wool ideal for fast-knit garments and accessories
- Softyak DK — a beautifully soft DK blending wool with yak fibre
- Alpaca Classic — a lightweight alpaca blend with excellent drape
- Summerlite DK & 4-ply — lightweight cotton yarns ideal for spring and summer knits
- Rowan Cotton Cashmere, Handknit Cotton, Kid Classic, Brushed Fleece — and more
We also stock yarns from Mode at Rowan, Rowan's contemporary sub-brand featuring modern natural fibre blends including Alpaca Cotton, Merino Soft and Mohair Soft.
Rowan Patterns, Books & Magazines
Alongside yarn, our Rowan collection includes a broad selection of pattern books, seasonal anthologies and Rowan Magazine — the brand's twice-yearly pattern publication featuring new collections from leading designers. Digital patterns, printed booklets and complete knitting kits are all available.
Patterns in our Rowan collection span the full breadth of project types — sweaters, cardigans, slipovers, scarves, shawls, accessories, toys, home items and crochet designs — graded from complete beginner through to advanced.
Rowan Knitting Kits
We carry a strong selection of Rowan knitting kits, pairing pattern and yarn for some of the most popular Rowan designs. Kits are an ideal starting point for knitters who want a coordinated project, or make a beautiful gift for a knitter.
Browse our full Rowan Kits and Rowan Patterns collections separately, or explore the complete range below.
Why Buy Rowan at The Orry Mill?
The Orry Mill is an independent yarn shop based in Eaglesham, Glasgow. Our team knows the Rowan range well and can help you find the right yarn, match dye lots, or identify the best substitutes where specific yarns are unavailable. We stock Rowan alongside other premium brands including Sandnes Garn, Knitting for Olive, West Yorkshire Spinners and our own Orry Yarn — a 100% merino DK spun in Bradford.
We ship across the UK with free delivery over £35, and internationally to the EU, USA, Canada and Australia.
Browse all yarns by weight or fibre type, or explore our full range of knitting patterns.
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