I lovingly collected all of the original Rowan yarns to knit Alice Starmore’s Roineval Sweater from The Celtic Collection, original edition, 1993. I don’t think I will ever knit it. The pattern states it is for one size with a chest/bust measurement of 34-42in. Knitted measurements are Underarm: 53 1/2”, Length from top of shoulder, 26 1/2”, sleeve length, 17 1/2”.



Included are the following yarns in the required amounts:


Rainforest Donegal Tweed, 75g

Elderberry Donegal Tweed, 50g

Bay Donegal Tweed, 50g

Juniper Donegal Tweed, 50g

Roseberry Donegal Tweed, 50g

Leaf Donegal Tweed, 25g

Privet fine Chenille, 75g

Plum Fine Chenille, 50g

Lacquer Fine Chenille, 75g

Willow Fine Chenille, 25g

Mole Fine Chenille, 25g

Turquoise Fine Chenille, 25g

Cyclamen Fine Chenille, 25g

Teal Silkstones, 75g

Beetle Silkstones, 75g

Dried Rose Silkstones, 50g

Chilli Silkstones, 50g

Garnet Kid/Silk, 100g

Holly Kid/Silk, 50g

Steel Blue Kid/Silk, 125g

Old Gold Kid/Silk, 25g

Crushed Berry Kid/Silk, 25g

Ruby Red DDK, 50g

Rose Pink DDK, 50g

Russet DDK, 50g

Bluster Lambswool Tweed, 50g