shine

October 01, 2015

I've been waiting for months to post this and so happy I can share it today. About a year ago I heard a whisper of a hint that Rowan Yarns might be talking to Swarovski about a possible collaboration. My heart almost skipped a beat when I imagined how fantastic it would be for hand knitters to knit fine jewels into fine yarn. In spring I went to the needlearts trade show, bee-lined to the Rowan booth and glimpsed what was in our future! I'm writing this post remotely and in September, and using my schedule option, so at this time of writing I don't have the links yet from Ravelry and Rowan. However, today is the release day and all the patterns and shine products are up on the knitrowan site and Ravelry. The Rowan front page will have all the Shine info for you, and I'll bet Rav has been updated today too. Fiberwild has done an awesome job gathering the Swarovski/Rowan Shine products in one spot .

Here's what you need to look out for...

The pattern books

Swarovski Daytime

Swarovski Evening

There are several free patterns too.

The designers

Jennie Atkinson

Martin Storey

Lisa Richardson

Marie Wallin

Sarah Hatton

Lois Daykin

Theresa Venning

Fiberwild has done an awesome job gathering the
Swarovski/Rowan Shine products in one spot .

You can view the collection overview here.

Only the finest yarns will do!

Rowan Shine Yarn
Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Rowan Finest

Kid Classic

Fine Lace

Truesilk
View all the yarns here.

Swarovski Crystals Bead Sets

Fiberwild has done an awesome job gathering the
Swarovski/Rowan Shine products in one spot .

You can view the collection overview here.

You'll see in all of the designs below, ways that you can embellish your favorite patterns with crystals. The sky is the limit, and a little goes a long way. Just a bit of sparkle around the neckline, or a tiny bit on a cuff could speak volumes. My lys, Uncommon Threads is going to carry much of it. I hope your local Rowan Stockist does too, but if not, this is worth a road trip to a store that does. I'm sure you'll be able to find many online stores that will carry it too, and Fiberwild is leading the pack!

Betty has two versions, both using Rowan Finest and incorporating faux pearls and teardrop crystals.

Marie Wallin, Daytime. The flowers are very similar to what Chanel has shown in her recent collections.


With Chanel and other designers loving embellished flowers, this is right on trend. Crocheted Delicate Scarf from the Daytime Collection by Martin Storey using Kid Classic with crystal beads and faux pearls.

Frilly Collar from Evening by Jennie Atkinson uses Fine Lace and black diamond crystals.

I saw this at the show and blurted out loud, "knitting this!"

Ribbed Cardigan from Daytime is by Jennie Atkinson

and uses Rowan Finest and small topaz crystal beads.

A classic fitted peplum jacket from Jennie Atkinson uses Rowan Finest and

small black crystal beads. From the Evening collection.

Above and below, an elegant evening sweater from Jennie Atkinson.

Rowan Finest and Kidsilk Haze are used in this gorgeous sweater,

along with over 1,000 tiny crystals. Swoon.


Waterfall Cardigan by Jennie Atkinson from Evening uses Kid Classic and three different crystals: clear classic, black diamond, and topaz.

Jennie Atkinson uses lustrous Truesilk in her Diamond Vest from the Daytime Collection.

Sarah Hatton designed this flattering pullover for Daytime using Rowan Finest

and two colors of faux pearls, cream and rose gold, plus small crystals.

Two pretty bags by Lisa Richardson using Kid Classic and pretty pearls and crystals. Daytime.

And then there is a wedding dress! I saw this in person, it's breathtaking!

Kidsilk Haze and crystals galore. Fiberwild put together a wedding dress kit.

I love this beaded bag so much.

Gorgeous ruffled collar.

A poncho made of Kid Classic! Swoon!

There are several brooches too.

There are several lovely Rowan yarns the pattern books are using to showcase the crystals, but the most obvious choice was Kidsilk Haze, a blend of kid mohair and silk. Shine above and below, is created by plying three strands of Kidsilk Haze and one strand of fine cotton, and to top it all off, Swarovski crystal beads are added about every four inches. Add a touch of Swarovski crystal elegance to your next knitting or crocheting project!