ROWAN a felted effect yarn (merino wool and alpaca) Iris Ref. no.: 201

Composition: 50% Merino Wool | 25% Viscose | 25% Alpaca Wool
Weight/Length: 50g | 175 m/191 yds
Knitting density: 10 x 10 cm = 22-24 stitches x 30-32 rows
Recommended needles: 3¾-4 mm | 9-8 UK | 5-6 US
Care: Machine Wash | Cold | Gentle (max 30°C) |Do Not Bleach |Do Not Tumble Dry
Series: Felted Tweed

Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Felted Tweed. Spun in a light DK weight with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 50+ colours to choose from - it's a Fair Isle knitter's dream. But that's not all. The magical combination of 50% lightly-felted wool & 25% viscose and 25% alpaca makes it supremely blockable and a gorgeous option for lacework as a result. Or knit it in garter stitch for a drapey squishable fabric that is cosy but light and easy to wear. Choose from nature-inspired shades ranging from cool watery tones to warming cherry red and fiery ginger and prepare to fall in love! Now available in special colourways chosen by world-renowned designer Kaffe Fassett.

Felted Tweed—A Favorite the World Over

This very special yarn debuted in 2002 with just 12 shades. Today it’s the best-selling yarn from our collection with over 50 shades and with new colours being added all the time. What makes it special? It’s looks “felted” and has our signature tweedy flecks.
h2>The perfect balance of Merino wool and alpaca. Colourful flecks add personality
Tweeds have a long history in the British Isles where there has always been a need for woolen outerwear to keep people warm and dry in the damp climate. From this long heritage Felted Tweed was born. Like tweed fabrics - this yarn is slightly rustic but it has an inherent softness that comes from the Merino and a slightly brushed texture enhanced by the alpaca.

From Fair Isle to cables there’s no knitting this yarn doesn’t make better

The rich & complex colours of Felted Tweed work equally well in modern intarsia in traditional stranded knitting - on a cabled Aran or in a simple stocking stitch design. When the yarn is knit it magically melds into a fabric with a distinctive soft-focus texture and the multiple hues take on a life of their own. Our designers also love pairing it with Kidsilk Haze for a new and unique fabric.