The First Harvest
Today, the 1st of August, marks the start of the Harvest season. Here in Kent, we are already starting to see the first signs of summer’s end - ripened blackberries...
ROVE Knitwear Journal
Debunking The Myth of Wool Allergy
Wool has been a staple in our lives for centuries, providing warmth, comfort, and versatility. However, there has been a persistent misconception that wool is an allergen, causing discomfort and...
New Beginnings
Tomorrow we celebrate the summer solstice, the first astronomical day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun will be at its highest point in the sky and we will...
New Works by Cutts & Sons
We were lucky enough to catch the exhibition on the last day of opening at the Joseph Wales Studios in Margate. And what a joy it was! We’ve been admiring...
How To Store Your Knitwear
The transition from winter to summer in Britain can be quite unpredictable. We experience warm early spring days that tease us with the promise of summer, only to be followed...
Therapeutic Threads
Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Handcrafts like Darning and Knitting In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can be a challenge. However, within the realms...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Embrace the Healing Power of some Vitamin Sea to Find Serenity and Soothe Anxiety Did you know that spending time near the water can work wonders for reducing stress and...
Inside Our Mill
During my recent visit to our Yorkshire spinning mill and factory, I had the opportunity to dive deep into the fascinating journey our fleece undergoes to become the high-quality, fine...
Hawley Street Pop-Up
We, the team at Rove, were thrilled to bring our passion for knitwear to a bricks and mortar shop in the vibrant coastal town of Margate in February. Setting up...
Why is Wool Sustainable?
It is hard to challenge wool for its sustainability (sheep are not intensively reared). Wool, like hair, occurs naturally and is renewable i.e it quickly grows back. It is also...
Meet the Maker
"I was naturally interested in doing as much as I could from within the UK. While I design and sample everything by hand here in my studio, I hoped I’d...
Best Cafes in Margate - Updated!
I'm definitely not alone in my love for coffee, snacks and day trips so I thought I'd give you a tour of my favourite places in case you're planning to come...
Colour Palette - Mood & Influence
Looking back at previous collections it seems obvious now that the colours I have pulled together are probably the most telling, personal part about the whole design process.
Summer Solstice
"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was...
Welcoming The New Year!
As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns to a brand new year, the team at Rove Knitwear would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude...