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Rowan Yarns - Hand Knitting and Crochet Yarns

Rowan is a renowned supplier of luxury quality knitting yarn and crochet yarn based in the beautiful village of Holmfirth, England. Rowan yarns celebrates it’s 30th Anniversary this year and from small beginnings 30 years ago, Rowan has grown and flourished into a global hand knitting yarn business that inspires knitters worldwide setting the benchmark for designer yarns and design-led hand knitting and crochet pattern support. Most recently Rowan has launched a range of organic cotton and continues to create beautiful and innovative hand knitting yarn and inspirational and classic pattern support.

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summer tweed

70% Silk, 30% Cotton
50g hank
Needle Sizes: 5mm / 6UK / 8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 16
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 16sts x 23 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 108m
Cool iron. Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner. Hand wash only.

damask

21% linen, 57% viscose, 21% acrylic
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.75mm / 9UK / 5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22sts x 29 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 105m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

bamboo tape

100% bamboo
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 5mm / 6UK / 8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 19
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 19sts x 27 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 75m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

handknit cotton

100% pure cotton
50g ball (DK weight)
Needle Sizes: 4-4.5mm / 8-7UK / 6-7US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 19
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 19-20sts x 28rows
Meterage/Yardage: 85m
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in all solvents. Pure Cotton. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Warm Iron 160 °C.

cotton glace

Mercerised 100% cotton
50gm ball
Needle Sizes: 3.25-3.5mm / 10-9UK / 3-5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 23
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 23sts x 32 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 115m/137yds/
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Pure Cotton. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Warm Iron 160 °C.

kidsilk haze

70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk
25g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.25mm - 5mm / 10-6UK / 3-8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 18-25sts x 23-34 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 210m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

4 ply cotton

100% pure cotton (4ply weight)
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3mm / 11UK / 2-3US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 28
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 27-29sts x 37-39rows
Meterage/Yardage: 170m
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in all solvents. Pure Cotton. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Warm Iron 160 °C.

calmer

75% cotton, 25% acrylic/microfibre
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 5mm / 6UK / 8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 21
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 21sts x 30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 160m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

felted tweed DK

50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose/rayon
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.75-4mm / 9-8UK / 5-6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 23
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22-24sts x 30-32rows
Meterage/Yardage: 175m
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Warm Iron 160 °C.

wool cotton DK

50% merino wool, 50% cotton
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.75-4mm / 9-8UK / 5-6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 23
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22-24sts x 30-32 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 113m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action.

allseasons cotton

60% cotton, 40% acrylic (aran weight)
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 4.5-5.5mm / 7-5UK / 7-9US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 17
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 16-18sts x 23-25rows
Meterage/Yardage: 90m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action.

kid classic

70% lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 5-5.5mm / 6-5UK / 8-9US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 18
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 18-19sts x 23-25rows
Meterage/Yardage: 140m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

kidsilk spray

70% super kid mohair, 30% silk
25g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.25-5 / 10-6UK / 3-8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 18
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 18-25sts x 23-34 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 210m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

kidsilk night

67% kid mohair, 18% silk, 10% polyester, 5% nylon
25g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.25-5 / 10-6UK / 3-8US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 18
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 18-25sts x 23-34 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 208m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

tapestry

70% wool, 30% soybean protein fibre
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 4mm / 8UK / 6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22sts x 30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 120m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Hand wash only.

little big wool

67% wool, 33% nylon
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 9mm / 00UK / 13US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 11
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 11sts x 15 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 60m
Do Not Bleach. Do Not Iron Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

romance

26% mohair, 36% acrylic, 27% nylon, 8% polyester, 3% wool
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 7mm / 2UK / 10.5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 11.5
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 11.5sts x 15 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 55m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

biggy print

100% wool, 100g

big wool

100% pure wool
100g ball
Needle Sizes: 15mm / - / 19US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 7.5
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 7.5sts x 10 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 80m
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only. Pure New Wool. Warm Iron 160 °C.

4 ply soft

100% pure merino wool
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.25mm / 10UK / 3US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 28
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 28sts x 36 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 175m
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Pure New Wool. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Warm Iron 160 °C.

scottish tweed 4 ply

100% pure wool
25g ball
Needle Sizes: 3-3.25mm / 11-10UK / 2-3US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 26
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 26-28sts x 38-40 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 110m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

scottish tweed DK

100% pure wool
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 4mm / 8UK / 6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 20
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 20-22sts x 28-30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 113m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

scottish tweed aran

100% wool
100g ball
Needle Sizes: 5-5.5mm / 6-5UK / 8-9US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 16
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 16sts x 23 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 170m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

scottish tweed chunky

100% pure wool
100g ball
Needle Sizes: 8mm / 0UK / 11US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 12
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 12sts x 16 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 100m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

country

100% pure wool
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 9mm / 00UK / 13US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 10
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 10sts x 14 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 50m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

pure wool DK

100% super wash wool
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 4mm / 8UK / 6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22sts x 30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 125m
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action.

pure wool 4ply

cocoon

80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair
100g ball
Needle Sizes: 7mm (2UK)
Tension/Gauge per 10cm/4in: 14 sts x 16 rows
Meterage/Yardage: approx 115m (126 yds)
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

kidsilk aura

75% kid mohair, 25% silk
25g ball
Needle Sizes: 4-6mm (8-4UK, 6-10US)
Tension/Gauge per 10cm/4in: 16-20sts x 19-28 rows
Meterage/Yardage: approx 75m (82yds)
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner Hand wash only.

pure wool aran

100% super wash wool
100g ball
Needle Sizes: 4.5-5mm (7-6UK, 7-8US)
Tension/Gauge per 10cm/4in: 17-19sts to 23-25 rows
Meterage/Yardage: approx 170m (186yds)
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Warm (40 °C) Wool Cycle, minimum machine action. Pure Wool.

purelife

100% Organic Cotton
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 3.75mm (9UK, 2US)
Tension/Gauge per 10cm/4in: 22 sts x 30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: approx 120m (130 yds)
Cool iron Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Hand wash only. Do Not Dry Clean

fine milk cotton

70% cotton, 30% milk protein
50g ball
Needle Sizes: 2.75mm / 12UK / 2US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 30
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 30sts x 38rows
Meterage/Yardage: 150m (164yds)
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in all solvents. Hand wash only. Warm Iron 160 °C.

milk cotton DK

70% cotton, 30% milk protein
50g ball (DK weight)
Needle Sizes: 3.75mm / 9UK / 5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22sts x 30rows
Meterage/Yardage: 113m (124yds)
Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat, out of direct heat and sunlight. Dry cleanable in all solvents. Hand wash only. Warm Iron 160 °C.

colourscape

100% Pure Lambswool
100g skein
Needle Sizes: 7mm / 2UK / 10.5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 14
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 14sts x 18 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 160m (175yds)
Cool iron. Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner. Hand wash only.

british sheep breeds

100% British Wool
100g balls
Needle Sizes: 7mm / 2UK / 10.5US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 13
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 13sts x 18 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 110m (120yds)
Cool iron. Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner. Hand wash only.

organic wool

100% Organic Wool
50g balls
Needle Sizes: 4mm / 8UK / 6US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 22
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 22sts x 30 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 125m (137yds)
Cool iron. Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner. Hand wash only.

shimmer

60% Cupro, 40% Polyester
25g skein
Needle Sizes: 3¼-2¾mm / 10-12UK / 3-2US
Tension/Gauge per 10cm: 29-34
Stitches and Rows per 10cm: 29-34sts x 36-40 rows
Meterage/Yardage: 175m (191yds)
Cool iron. Do Not Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst wet. Dry Flat. Dry cleanable in certain solvents, consult cleaner. Hand wash only.