Harris Tweed Textiles - Knitting Yarns

In collaboration with Rowan Yarns we have develop a range of
pure wool Hand-knitting yarns in a superfine micron blend.
This yarn is Boucle carded and soft spun then plied to four common knitting weights to provide a unique blend of colour and texture.
Available from November 2004 Worldwide distribution will be carried out by Rowan.

Designed for intricate Fair Isle and multi colour patterns the 4 ply is available in 24 shades

Designed for traditional Double Knit patterns the DK is available in 16 shades.

For traditional Aran knits why not choose for our range of 12 shades

Ideal for learners and quick knit accessories etc the Chunky is also available in 12 shades.

Di Gilpin Designs

It is with great pleasure we announce the publication in Late November of our pattern support in a book of 15 hand-knitting patterns by Di Gilpin in Harris Yarns to be titled "Shorelines".

The book is a compilation of designs reflecting contemporary Scotland. The colours of the yarns providing the inspiration and blends reflecting moor, mountain, sea and shore.

There are 15 designs:
3- 4ply patterns...the wild rose collection...an evening top and shawl and a cropped cardigan.

Aran tweed patterns include a man's gansey, 2 multi-coloured jackets, a herringbone skirt in 2 lengths, and reeds scarf and poncho and the Jazz jacket and Caspian jacket.

DK patterns include a jumper and dress (Gaudi), an intarsia jacket inspired by Sonia Delaunay, a cropped jacket in many colours and a simple moss stitch jacket.

Chunky patterns include a beach coat and a mans jumper and jacket.

The book starts from the 'blending room' at the mill on the Isle of Lewis where each colour scheme is 'blown' together like candyfloss to the finished garment seen in the most contemporary of settings. It is a fresh and innovative look at knitting and design, creativity and colour.

Central is the theme of Scotland past and present; of people and ideas dispersed across the world and remixing in a modern Scotland of different cultures and ideas but still rooted in its historical context. The Shoreline is the point of departure and arrival of influences and of people. The colours reflecting the continuing tradition of of the Isles and the country.