Rowan
Yorkshire heritage, painterly colour
Rowan is a Yorkshire hand-knitting brand founded in 1978 that pairs natural fibres with a rich, painterly colour palette. Its long collaboration with designer Kaffe Fassett shaped its designer-led patterns and magazines. Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze are among its best-known yarns.
- Founded1978
- FromWest Yorkshire, England
- On our shelves8 lines listed below
- Maker's siteknitrowan.com
Rowan
Yarns
Felted Tweed
The best-selling Rowan yarn: a light DK with a felted look and tweedy flecks. Drapey, blockable and suited to both colourwork and lace.
- Put-up
- 191 yds (175 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 5-6 (3.75-4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22-24 sts and 30-32 rows
- Colours
- 50+
- Care
- Machine wash cold, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Fair Isle/colourwork, lace, cabled and garter-stitch garments, accessories
Kidsilk Haze
A fine, airy mohair and silk blend with a soft halo, launched in 2001. Often used for lace or held double with another yarn.
- Put-up
- 229 yds (210 m) per 25 g
- Needles
- US 3-8 (3.25-5 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-25 sts and 23-34 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Lace, shawls and scarves, and held together with other yarns for new fabrics
Big Wool
A thick merino yarn that knits up very fast with clear stitch definition. A popular first-project yarn.
- Put-up
- 87 yds (80 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 15-19 (10-15 mm)
- Gauge
- 7.5-9 sts and 10-12.5 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Quick-knit beginner projects, bold-texture sweaters, jackets, blankets
Alpaca Soft DK
A soft wool and alpaca DK that shows off cables well and feels warm without bulk.
- Put-up
- 136 yds (125 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts and 30 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cable designs, cosy DK garments and accessories
Summerlite DK
A matte cotton DK with clean stitch definition, aimed at warm-weather knits.
- Put-up
- 142 yds (130 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 5 (3.75 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts and 30 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Spring/summer tops, baby wear, lightweight garments
Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
A washable pure-wool worsted with a soft hand and a wide palette from brights to neutrals.
- Put-up
- 218 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20 sts and 25 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cables, lace, texture, colourwork, everyday garments
Handknit Cotton
A gently spun matte cotton that is machine washable and knits with crisp stitch definition.
- Put-up
- 92 yds (85 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 19-20 sts and 28 rows
- Care
- Machine wash warm, gentle; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron medium heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Summer garments, accessories, home items
Brushed Fleece
A soft, haloed wool/alpaca blend that works up quickly into warm yet light winter pieces.
- Put-up
- 115 yds (105 m) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 10 (6 mm)
- Gauge
- 13 sts and 19 rows
- Care
- Hand wash cold; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron low heat; dry clean
- Best for
- Cosy winter knits, light but warm garments
More on the yarn wall
Cascade Yarns Sirdar Wool and the Gang Forbidden Fiber Co. addi
Product photos and specifications on this page are provided by Rowan unless they show our own shelves. Shop stock varies.