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Rowan Speciality Yarns

Yarn NameTypeNeedlesTension
per 10cm
(4 inches)
Length
(per ball)
Click to see CalmerCalmer 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 Cotton BraidCotton Braid 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 Cotton RopeRowan Cotton Rope Softly twisted rope like yarn, which knits into a soft and wearable fabric. Between an aran and a chunky weight. 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic - see The Cotton Rope Collection for more details 6mm/4UK/10US 15sts x 20rows Approx. 58 metres (63 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Chunky Cotton ChenilleChunky Cotton Chenille 100% Cotton Chunky - 4-5mm/8-6UK/6-8US 14-16sts x 23-24 rows Approx. 140 metres (151 yards) per 100g ball
Click to see Linen PrintLinen Print A blend of 70% viscose and 30% linen with a chainette construction. The yarn is over printed with spot colous, creating a distinctive, modern look to enhance the simplest of garments. 8mm/0UK/11US 13 sts x 16 rows Approx. 55 metres (50 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see R2 BraidR2 Braid 70% Viscose, 30% Nylon. A soft plaited tape suitable for making up to the minute cosy snoods and wraps. Approx. 15 metres (16 yards) per 50g hank
Click to see R2 Fuzzi FeltR2 Fuzzi Felt 58% Nylon, 16% Merino Wool, 20% Acrylic, 6% Alpaca. Great for making cushions, felted skirts, and ponchos, bags - the list is endless ! Approx. 50 metres (55 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see R2 RagR2 Rag 100% Cotton Approx. 25 metres (27 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see R2 Paper TapeR2 Paper Tape 100% Nylon Approx. 135 metres (148 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see R2 SparkleR2 Sparkle 100% Lurex. A lurex tape suitable for making accessories and embroidered detail. Approx. 28 metres (31 yards) per 10g card
Click to see Ribbon TwistRibbon Twist 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 Bamboo TapeRowan Bamboo Tape 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 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 DamaskRowan Damask A lovely linen and viscose blend. 57% viscose, 22% linen, 21% acrylic. Hand wash only - see Rowan Magazine 41 for more details 3.75 mm/9 UK/5 US 22 sts x 29 rows Approx. 105 metres (115 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan Glimmer PrintRowan Glimmer Print 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 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. 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 Kidsilk NightRowan Kidsilk Night Kidsilk Night is a mohair/silk blend shot through with metallic fabric to give it an added subtle sparkle. 67% super kid mohair, 18% silk, 10% polyester, 5% nylon. Hand wash only. 3.25 - 5mm/10-6UK/3-8 US 18-25sts x 23-34 rows Approx. 208 metres (227 yards) per 25g 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 Lurex ShimmerRowan Lurex Shimmer A beautiful blended yarn which provides shimmer and glamour. 80% viscose, 20% polyester
Please Note: Lurex Shimmer will be substituted by Twilleys Goldfingering wherever possible as Lurex Shimmer is no longer available.
3 ¼mm/10UK/3US 29sts x 41 rows Approximately 95 metres (103 yards) per 25g ball
Click to see Rowan RomanceRowan Romance 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 Soft BabyRowan Soft Baby Soft Baby is a cosy blend of wool, polyamide and cotton, and is gentle enough for the softest skin. 50% wool, 30% polyamide, 20% cotton. Hand wash only - see Little Treasures for more details 4½ mm/7 UK/7 US 20 sts x 28 rows Approx. 150 metres (164 yards) per 50g ball
Click to see Rowan SprayRowan Spray 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 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





 

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