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Rowan Speciality Yarns

Yarn NameTypeNeedlesTension
per 10cm
(4 inches)
Length
(per ball)
Click to see Rowan Alpaca ChunkyRowan Alpaca Chunky A beautiful alpaca yarn which is amazingly soft. The rounded chain construction creates a yarn which is light in weight but yet warm and comforting to wear. 98% Alpaca, 2% Polyamide. Hand wash normal - see Rowan Winter Warmers for more details 10 mm/00 UK/15 US 11 sts x 14 rows Approx. 70 metres (76.5 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Rowan Bamboo TapeRowan Bamboo Tape SALE 30% OFF! A lovely soft yarn in 100% Bamboo which has an excellent drape characteristic with a subtle sheen. 100% bamboo. Hand wash only - see The Bamboo Tape Collection for more details 5 mm/6 UK/8 US 19 sts x 27 rows Approx. 75 metres (82 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Belle Organic AranRowan Belle Organic Aran Organic Aran. 50% Organic Wool, 50% Organic Cotton - see River Camp Knits by Amy Butler for more details 4½ mm/7 UK/7 US 19 sts x 26 rows Approximately 90 metres (98 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan Belle Organic DKRowan Belle Organic DK Organic DK. 50% Organic Wool, 50% Organic Cotton - see River Camp Knits by Amy Butler for more details 4 mm/8 UK/6 US 22 sts x 30 rows Approximately 120 metres (131 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan CalmerRowan Calmer Cotton blend with a super soft, luxury feel. This yarn has a tension similar to DK but because of the elasticity in it, is knitted on bigger needles. 75% Cotton, 25% Acrylic/microfibre. 5 mm/6UK/8US 21sts x 30 rows Approx. 160metres (175 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan ColourspunRowan Colourspun Wool and mohair blended yarn which is sublime to knit. Each shade is produced by blending two printed and two solid colours together and then twisted with a printed binder. Beautiful shaded colours in which the tones subtly blend from one to the other. Hand wash normal - see Nordic Tweed for more details 4 mm/8 UK/6 US 22 sts x 30 rows Approx. 135 metres (148 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Cotton BraidRowan Cotton Braid SALE 30% OFF! A braided yarn. 68% Cotton, 22% Viscose, 10% Linen 8-12mm/11-17US 8½-12 sts x 10-16 rows Approx. 50 metres (46 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan CocoonRowan Cocoon A lovely chunky wool and mohair roving yarn, having the appearance of a homespun yarn. 80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair. Hand wash only - see Rowan Magazine 42 for more details 7 mm/2 UK/10 ½ US 14 sts x 16 rows Approx. 115 metres (126 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Rowan Creative Focus WorstedRowan Creative Focus Worsted A lovely wool and alpaca blended aran weight yarn. The perfect 'all round' yarn for stitch, pattern and colour. 75% Wool, 25% Alpaca. Hand wash cold - see Rowan City Retreat for more details 4 ½ mm/7 UK/7 US 20 sts x 24 rows Approx. 200 metres (220 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Rowan Creative LinenRowan Creative Linen NEW YARN! A lovely 50% Cotton & 50% Linen dry handle yarn in 20 Beautiful shades. Hand wash cool - see Holiday Crochet for more details 4½mm/7 UK/7 US 21 sts x 28 rows Approx. 200 metres (219 yards) per 100g hank
Click to see Rowan Fine LaceRowan Fine Lace This beautiful fine lace weight yarn is made in a blend of 80% Baby Suri Alpaca, 20% Fine Merino Wool. Hand wash cold. 2-4 mm/14-8 UK/0-6 US 20-39 sts x 33-54 rows Approx. 400 metres (437 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Glimmer PrintRowan Glimmer Print SALE 30% OFF! 50% cotton, 50% acrylic. Hand wash only - see A Midas Touch for more details 8 mm/0 UK/11 US 12 sts x 15 rows Approx. 40 metres (44 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan HolidayRowan Holiday SALE 30% OFF! 56% cotton, 37% viscose, 7% polyester. Hand wash only - see Tuscan Retreat for more details 10 mm/000 UK/15 US 12 sts x 16 rows Approx. 42 metres (46 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Kid ClassicRowan Kid Classic Classic and sophisticated in every sense. Soft and sensuous, reflecting the quality and luxury of it’s fibres. 70% Lambswool, 26% Kid Mohair, 4% Nylon 5-5 ½ mm/6-5UK/8-9US 18-19sts x23-25 rows Approx. 140metres (151 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Kidsilk AuraRowan Kidsilk Aura This exquisite yarn is a chunkier version of Kidsilk Haze. 75% Kid Mohair, 25% Silk. Hand wash only - see The Kidsilk Aura Collection for more details 4-6 mm/8-4UK/6-10 US 16-20sts x 19-28 rows Approx. 75 metres ( 82 yards) per 25g ball
Click to see Rowan Kidsilk HazeRowan Kidsilk Haze A versatile mix of 70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk which can be cleverly adapted to create a lustrous, cobweb like finish of knitted double to create a fabric with more substance. Hand wash only. 3¼ - 5mm/10-6UK/3-8 US 18-25sts x 23-34 rows Approx. 210 metres ( 229 yards) per 25g ball
Click to see Rowan Kidsilk Haze StripeRowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe NEW YARN! A self striping version of Kid Silk Haze which is 70% super kid silk Mohair and 30% silk. The colour combinations have been cleverly put together by the master of colour 'Kaffe Fassett' and when knitted as a scarf will compliment any outfit. One ball of 50 g is enough to knit a scarf and can also be knitted to any Kid Silk Haze pattern. Hand wash only. 3¼ - 5mm/10-6UK/3-8 US 18-25sts x 23-34 rows Approx. 425 metres ( 465 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Kidsilk SprayRowan Kidsilk Spray With the same versatility as Kidsilk Haze, beautiful to handle. 70% super kid mohair, 30% silk. Hand wash only. 3.25 - 5mm/10-6UK/3-8 US 18-25sts x 23-34 rows Approx. 210 metres (229 yards) per 25g ball
Click to see Rowan Lenpur LinenRowan Lenpur Linen A beautiful yarn with a wonderful drape making it perfect for the summer season. 75% VI Lenpur, 25% Linen - see the Lenpur Linen Collection for more details 4 mm/8 UK/6 US 22 sts x 30 rows Approximately 115 metres (126 yards) per 50g ball. Warm wool cycle (30 deg C).
Click to see Rowan LimaRowan Lima This beautifully soft Lima yarn is available in rustic shades varying from greys, greens, blues, browns and gold. 84% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino Wool, 8% Nylon - see the Rowan Lima Collection for more details 5½mm/5UK/9US 20 sts x 26 rows Approximately 100 metres (109 yards) per 50g ball. Warm wool cycle (30 deg C).
Click to see Rowan PanamaRowan Panama A beautiful fine cotton, linen and viscose blended yarn has a lovely draping. 55% viscose, 33% cotton, 12% linen - see The Panama Collection for more details 3¼ mm/10 UK/3 US 27 sts x 36 rows Approximately 135 metres (148 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan Purelife RenewRowan Purelife Renew A fabulous tweedy character yarn made from recycled wool and available in a collection of rustic shades. 93% Recycled Wool, 7% Polyamide - see Rowan Purelife Autumn for more details 6 mm/10 UK/4 US 14 sts x 20 rows Approximately 75 metres (82 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan Purelife ReviveRowan Purelife Revive Made from used garments, then spun into this beautiful, high quality yarn. 36% Recycled Silk, 36% Recycled Cotton, 28% Recycled Viscose. Viscose is a natural fibre sourced from a variety of places usually plant material. - see The Rowan Purelife Recycled Collection for more details 4 mm/8 UK/6 US 22 sts x 30 rows Approximately 120 metres (131 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash warm.
Click to see Rowan Ribbon TwistRowan Ribbon Twist SALE 30% OFF! Soft wool yarn with a twist of ribbon. 70% Wool, 25% Acrylic, 5% Polyamide - see The Ribbon Twist Collection for more details 12mm/17US 8 sts x 11 rows Approx. 60 metres (66 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Rowan RomanceRowan Romance SALE 30% OFF! 36% Acrylic, 27% Nylon, 26% Mohair, 8% Polyester, 3% Wool. Hand wash only - see Magazine 40 for more details 7 mm/2 UK/10½ US 11½ sts x 15 rows Approx. 55 metres (60 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan SavannahRowan Savannah A lovely matt cotton linen yarn which has a tape appearance. 94% cotton, 6% silk - see The Savannah Collection for more details 5 mm/6 UK/8 US 18 sts x 26 rows Approximately 80 metres (88 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan ShimmerRowan Shimmer A beautiful blended yarn which provides shimmer and glamour - see Magazine 44 for more details 3.25-2.75 mm/10-12 UK/3-2 US 29-34 sts x 36-40 rows Approximately 175 metres (191 yards) per 25g ball. Warm wool cycle (30 deg C).
Click to see Rowan Silk TwistRowan Silk Twist A luxurious silk & wool blend yarn in an aran weight. 53% Silk, 30% Wool, 12% Superkid Mohair - see Rowan Silk Twist Classics for more details 5 mm/6 UK/8 US 17 sts x 22 rows Approximately 85 metres (93 yards) per 50g ball. Hand wash cold.
Click to see Rowan SprayRowan Spray SALE 30% OFF! A unique method of spray dyeing is used in this graffiti inspired yarn. 60% wool, 40% acrylic. Hand wash only - see Urban Streets for more details 10 mm/0 UK/15 US 9 sts x 11 rows Approx. 80 metres (87 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Rowan SummerspunRowan Summerspun NEW YARN! A lovely 50% Cotton and 50% Wool blended yarn. Hand wash cold - see The Summerspun Collection for more details 4mm/8 UK/6 US 22 sts x 30 rows Approx. 120 metres (131 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Summer TweedRowan Summer Tweed Combining the luxury of silk (70%) with the durability of cotton (30%), this is a perfect all year round yarn. see the Kasbah Collection for more details 5mm/6UK/8US 16sts x 23 rows Approx. 108 metres (118 yards) per 50g hank. Hanks will change to balls when all stocks of hanks have run out. Summer Tweed balls - length 120m (131 yards).




 

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