Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Felted Tweed. Spun in a light DK weight, with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 50+ colours to choose from, it's a Fair Isle knitter's dream. But that's not all. The magical combination of 50% lightly-felted wool, 25% viscose and 25% alpaca makes it supremely blockable and a gorgeous option for lacework as a result. Or knit it in garter stitch for a drapey, squishable fabric that is cosy, but light and easy to wear.
Choose from nature-inspired shades ranging from cool watery tones to warming cherry red and fiery ginger and prepare to fall in love! Now available in special colourways chosen by world-renowned designer Kaffe Fassett.
Care Instructions: Machine Wash Cold, Do Not Tumble Dry, Iron Low Heat
The perfect balance of Merino wool and alpaca, while colourful flecks add personality
Tweeds have a rich heritage in the British Isles, where woollen outerwear has long been essential for staying warm and dry in a damp climate. Inspired by this tradition, Felted Tweed was created. Like classic tweed fabrics, it has a slightly rustic charm, but with a softer touch—thanks to fine Merino wool and a gently brushed texture from alpaca, offering both warmth and refined comfort.
From Fair Isle to cables, there’s no knitting this yarn doesn’t make better
Felted Tweed is a richly textured yarn with beautifully complex colours that shine across a wide range of projects. Whether you're working on modern intarsia, traditional stranded knitting, classic Aran cables, or a simple stocking stitch, this yarn delivers exceptional results. Once knitted, it creates a soft-focus fabric where the blended shades come to life with a gentle, heathered effect. For something truly special, Rowan designers love combining it with Kidsilk Haze to create a light, luxurious fabric with added depth and softness.
