Rowan Felted Tweed Kit Martin Storey Blanket Knit-A-Long

Join Rowan's Knit-a-Long (KAL) and make the "Heirloom Sampler" blanket by Martin Storey, featuring folkloric motifs reminiscent of an embroidery sampler in nine beautiful colours of Rowan's Felted Tweed. Each kit contains 14 balls.

You are invited to join the Heirloom Sampler Knit Along Launch Event
Date and time: Tuesday 31st March, 7pm.
Where: rowanconnect.net. Sign-up will be available nearer the time.

This Knit Along is a celebration of traditional stitching and thoughtful making. Worked in
Rowan Felted Tweed, a yarn renowned for its character and depth of colour, the blanket
brings together a series of beautiful heritage-inspired motifs. It is designed to be knitted
in one piece from the bottom up, with a border picked up and worked around the edges
once the blanket is complete.

The pattern is released over eight weeks and includes seven stranded colourwork
charts followed by a final release focusing on the border and finishing. The instructions are written for knitting flat in knit and purl rows. If you prefer to knit in the round, an extra
tutorial demonstrating how to add a steek will be provided, allowing you to choose the
approach that suits you best.

At its heart, this project is about slowing down, enjoying the process, and creating something meaningful - a blanket that reflects time, care, and craft, and that can truly become a family heirloom.

You can sign up to receive the pattern releases on knitrowan.com. The live zoom meet ups can be accessed by registering on rowanconnect.net.

You can progress with the project without attending the zoom meetings, however it offers you a great opportunity to ask questions, watch demonstrations and share progress.

Needles Required: 1 pair 3.25mm needles; 1 pair 3.75mm needles 

COMPLETED SIZE: 97.5 cm (38½ in) wide; 115 cm (45¼ in) long

KAL Schedule 2026:

Wednesday 22 April - Release One-Dancing Cockerels
Monday, 27 April – Zoom Meetup
Wednesday 29 April -Release Two –Woodland Folk
Wednesday 6 May - Release Three–Enchanted Forest
Wednesday 13 May -Release Four–Home Sweet Home
Monday, 18 May – Zoom Meetup
Wednesday 20 May - Release Five –The March Hare
Wednesday 27 May - Release Six–Royal Garden
Wednesday 3 June - Release Seven–Hearts & Flowers
Wednesday 10 June - Release Eight –Making Up & adding the trim
Monday, 22 June – Zoom Meetup –Casting Off