Rowan Felted Tweed DK Yarn – Treacle 145 – Merino Wool Alpaca Blend Tweed Knitting & Crochet Yarn

ROWAN Felted Tweed “Treacle” – Merino & Alpaca DK Yarn (Ref. 145)

Meet your new go-to yarn for timeless, wearable knits. Rowan Felted Tweed is a light DK-weight yarn with a soft, slightly rustic texture and beautiful tweedy flecks—perfect for everything from cozy sweaters to delicate shawls.

Color:
• Shade: Treacle (Ref. 145) – a warm, rich, dark neutral with subtle flecks that add depth and interest to your finished fabric

Yarn Details:
• Composition: 50% Merino Wool, 25% Viscose, 25% Alpaca
• Weight: 50 g ball
• Length: approx. 175 m / 191 yds
• Weight category: Light DK

Gauge & Needles:
• Knitting gauge: 22–24 stitches x 30–32 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4" x 4")
• Recommended needles: 3.75–4 mm (US 5–6, UK 9–8)

Care Instructions:
• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle (max 30°C)
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Dry flat for best results

Why you’ll love it:
• Dreamy for Fair Isle and colorwork: crisp stitch definition and subtle tweed flecks give your patterns beautiful depth
• Wonderful for lace and texture: the lightly felted structure blocks beautifully and holds detail
• Soft but not flimsy: the perfect balance of Merino wool and alpaca for warmth, lightness, and a gently brushed feel
• Versatile: ideal for sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens, scarves, shawls, and lightweight yet cozy garments

Perfect for:
• Fair Isle / stranded colorwork projects
• Cables and textured stitches
• Garter stitch garments with elegant drape
• Combining with Kidsilk Haze or other mohair/silk yarns for a luxurious halo

Choose Rowan Felted Tweed in “Treacle” for projects that look classic, feel soft, and wear beautifully season after season.