Rowan has published this book with 30 designs for men and women by Kim Hargreaves, Martin Storey, Louisa Harding, Leah Sutton, Erika Knight and Carol Meldrum using Rowan Denim in 2004. Unfortunately this yarn was discontinued.

In 2014 Rowan brought back this yarn now as “Original Denim“.

Original Denim has the same characteristic as Rowan Denim. It shrinks in length after washing. The tension is also the same, so you are able to knit all the patterns from this book with the new Rowan Original Denim.

Unfortunately Rowan Original Denim is only available in 2 shades at the moment, therefore I will show you here all the patterns of Rowan Denim People which are only using one or two shades.

But some words to Rowan Original Denim: This yarn, as with other indigo dyed textiles, fades and ages with washing and wearing. During the dyeing process only the surface of the yarn is dyed leaving the core white. Most of the colour loss takes place during the first wash when all the loose dye is washed out exposing the core. The knitted pieces will also shrink in length during the first wash. Because the dye is only a surface dye, during knitting the colour will come of tho your hands. This will wash off very easily but it is advisable to protect your clothing or wear something dark.

Action by Kim Hargreaves

The stripes of this men’s sweater are painted using bleach before washing the garment the first time.

Bomber by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan is featuring a zipper closure and pockets on both fronts.

Creeper by Louisa Harding

This long-sleeved sweater is featuring a cable detail.

Delta by Leah Sutton

The lower back and front of this sweater is worked downwards, starting at the diagonal line across the body and ending at the left side seam hem point, whereas the upper part is knitted upwards, starting at base of right side seam.

Haven by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan is featuring a cable detail and a belt closure.

Lauren by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan with no closure is knitted in plan stockinette stitch.

Lush by Kim Hargraves

This sweater is knitted using beads to form the pattern.

Cargo by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan is featuring ribbing and moss stitch detail.

Combat by Carol Meldrum

This men’s sweater is knitted in a rib pattern and is featuring elbow and shoulder patches in a different colour.

Denver by Martin Storey

This men’s sweater is featuring a cable detail on the front.

Paris by Kim Hargreaves

This women’s cardigan is featuring a hook and eye closure and a lace pattern in the upper section.

Nova by Kim Hargreaves

This cropped cardigan is featuring a crochet hem.

Polo by Louisa Harding

The circles of this design are knitted using intarsia technique.

Pulse by Carol Meldrum

The stripe band of this ribbed cardigan is knitted using the intarsia technique. The pattern is available for both women and men.

Bret by Kim Hargreaves

This sweater (also for men and women) is featuring different stripe patterns on body and sleeves.

Saffy by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan is featuring ruffles in a different colour at the lower edge and sleeves.

Ticking by Kim Hargreaves

This cropped cardigan shows a striped reverse stockinette stitch in the center.

Voyage by Kim Hargreaves

This design is also available in a one colour version using beads to form the pattern.

Wallflower by Louisa Harding

This sweater is knitted using the intarsia technique and is featuring a floral pattern.

Slouch by Kim Hargreaves

The decoration of this sweater is made using cut vegetables and bleach to create these faded spots. Splashes and drips of bleach forms the rest.

Dolly by Kim Hargreaves

This cardigan is featuring embroidery.

Vintage by Kim Hargreaves

Embroidered flowers and leaves are featured on the front of this striped cardigan.

Louise by Erika Knight

This cardigan is featuring a zipper closure and elbow patches cut out from old blue jeans.

Thelma by Erika Knight

The neck tie and the pockets of this top are made using pieces of an old blue jeans.

Raspy by Kim Hargreaves

Brooklyn by Martin Storey
Picot by Leah Sutton

Brooklyn is featuring a zipper closure and sportive stripes. Picot a sleeveless top is featuring a picot cast-on.