alpaca

  • Alpaca Sparkle

    Alpaca Sparkle

    £10.50

    This beautiful new yarn from Rowan is perfect for those wanting a little extra sparkle in their life. The super soft blend of wool, alpaca and cotton is accented with complimantary coloured sequins. The fluffy yarn and subtle sparkle of the sequins make it a great choice for festive occations.

    32% Polyester, 23% Alpaca, 23% Virgin Wool, 22% Cotton

    Aran: 50g balls – 95m/103yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 6mm

    Care Instructions:

    • Do Not Bleach
    • Do Not Tumble Dry
    • Dry Clean, Any Solvent
    • Dry Flat in Shade
    • Hand Wash, Normal
    • Iron Low Heat
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  • Brushed Fleece

    Brushed Fleece

    £9.75

    A gloriously fluffy chunky weight yarn, Brushed Fleece is perfect for cosy winter knits. Made with super soft alpaca, wool and polyamide it makes super snuggly garments that are quick to knit. The halo texture and marled colours make it particularly good for simple patterns that let the yarn really sing.

    65% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 5% Polyamide

    Chunky: 50g balls – 105m/115yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 6mm

    Care Instructions:

    • Hand Wash, Cold
    • Do Not Bleach
    • Dry Flat in Shade
    • Iron Low Heat
    • Do Not Tumble Dry
    • Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
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  • Cotton Trio

    Cotton Trio

    £7.50

    Cotton Trio is a blend of three different natural fibres creating a soft light weight yarn. It is a versatile yarn with warms and softness coming from wool and alpaca and strength smoothness from cotton. It has an uneven two strand construction giving it an interesting texture which is highlighted by a slight two tone effect resulting from the differences in fibres. The palette includes a range of muted pastels, neutrals, and rich bright tones.

    84% Cotton, 8% Wool, 8% Alpaca.

    Light DK: 50g balls – 120m/131yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 3.25mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Do Not Bleach
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Clean, Any Solvent
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Iron Low Heat
      • Hand Wash, Cold
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  • Cumulus

    Cumulus

    £6.50

    This beautiful 3ply yarn makes a brilliant alterative to mohair, made of a silk core and a supersoft alpaca halo. It give the same effect of mohair yarn without the itch commonly seen with it.

    74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk

    25g balls: 150m/164yds

    Suggested needle size: 3-5mm

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  • DK Baby Alpaca, Silk and Cashmere

    DK Baby Alpaca, Silk and Cashmere

    £15.00

    This yarn has the most gorgeous drape and is deliciously soft. It is a light grey in colour from naturally grey alpaca fleece. It can be used as is or can be dyed for a more suttle colour then using a white base. Super soft perfect for wearing next to the skin it works great…

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  • Felted Tweed Colour

    Felted Tweed Colour

    £12.00

    This is a variagated version of Rowan’s popular Felted tweed. It can be used on its own or mixed with felted tweed for a beautiful effect. It is a DK weight and works for most patterns. It is a joy to use and wear.

    50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose

    50g balls : 175m/191yds

    Suggested Needle Size : 3.75 – 4mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Do Not Bleach
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Iron Low Heat
      • Machine Wash, Cold, Gentle
      • Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
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  • Felted Tweed Soft

    Felted Tweed Soft

    £10.50

    Felted Tweed Soft is the new cosier verison of Rowans ever popular Felted Tweed. The blend of merino wool and alpaca gives this yarn its softness and durability. The fibres are blown through a fine mesh to create a thick yet light weight garment with the rustic tweed fleck. It comes in a collection of the most popular colours from Felted Tweed.

    64% Wool, 20% Nylon, 8% Alpaca, 8% Viscose.

    Aran: 50g balls – 140m/153yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 5.5mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Do Not Bleach
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Clean, Any Solvent
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Machine Wash, Cold, Gentle
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  • Fine Lace

    Fine Lace

    £10.25

    This delightful lace yarn is made from Suri alpaca and fine Merino wool making it a cosy and luxurious option for laceweight projects. It can be used on its own with a variety of needle sizes or held together with another yarn. It is a good alternative for people who are sensitive to the texture of mohair. Coming in an range of both soft pastel shade and bright jewel tones it is ideal for both garments and accessories.

    80% Suri Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool.

    Lace: 50g balls – 400m/437yds.

    Suggested Needle Size: 2 – 4mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Hand Wash, Cold
      • Do Not Bleach
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Iron Low Heat
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
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  • Rowan Alpaca Classic

    Rowan Alpaca Classic

    £6.95

    With its fine weight and intense colour palette, Alpaca Classic is ideal for light weight yet warm garments particularly for fair isle patterns. Its gorgeously soft and fluffy feel is created by blowing alpaca fibres through a fine cotton mesh.  It can be knitted as a DK or works well with larger needles for lace patterns.

    57% Alpaca, 43% Cotton.

    DK 25g balls: 120m/131yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 3.75mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Hand Wash, Cold
      • Do Not Bleach
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Do Not Iron
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
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  • Rowan Felted Tweed Aran Yarn

    Rowan Felted Tweed Aran Yarn

    £9.00

    An aran weight version of the ever wonderful and versatile Felted Tweed yarn from Rowan. It comes in a range of classic colours and is great for cosy winter knits.

    50% wool, 25% alpaca and 25% Viscose

    Aran 50g balls : 87m/95yds

    Suggested Needle Size 5mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Machine Wash, Cold, Gentle
      • Do Not Bleach
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Iron Low Heat
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
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  • Rowan Island Blend Fine Yarn

    Rowan Island Blend Fine Yarn

    £14.80

    A finer version of Rowan Island Blend yarn. It has the same beautiful soft feel, shine and drape but has a lighter 4ply guage. There are ten different shades and it is the same fibre content as the original Island Blend.

    70% Falkland Island Merino, 15% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk.

    4Ply 50g Hank: 165m/180yds

    Suggested Needle Size: 3.25mm

    Care Instructions:

      • Hand Wash, Cold
      • Do Not Bleach
      • Dry Flat in Shade
      • Do Not Iron
      • Do Not Tumble Dry
      • Do Not Dry Clean

    This yarn has been discontinued. We are unable to restock.

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