Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn – Heliotope 219 – DK Weight Merino Alpaca Tweed Knitting & Crochet Skein

ROWAN Felted Tweed is a beloved classic for knitters and crocheters who love soft, rustic texture and beautiful heathered color. This light DK-weight yarn creates a gentle “felted” look with subtle tweedy flecks, perfect for timeless garments and accessories with character.

Made from a luxurious blend of merino wool, alpaca, and viscose, it’s warm yet lightweight, soft against the skin, and has a lovely drape. It blocks beautifully, making it an excellent choice for Fair Isle, colourwork, lace, cables, and simple stocking stitch alike. Whether you’re knitting cozy sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves, shawls, or baby garments, Felted Tweed gives your projects a rich, sophisticated finish.

This listing is for colour: Heliotope (Ref. no.: 219) – a beautifully nuanced shade with characteristic tweedy flecks, inspired by nature and classic British knitwear traditions.

DETAILS:
• Brand: ROWAN
• Yarn line: Felted Tweed
• Colour: Heliotope (219)
• Composition: 50% Merino Wool, 25% Viscose, 25% Alpaca Wool
• Weight: Light DK
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: 175 m / 191 yds
• 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:
• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle (max 30°C)
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Dry flat

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
• Lightweight warmth with a soft, slightly rustic feel
• Tweedy flecks add depth and interest to every stitch
• Perfect for Fair Isle, stranded colourwork, and subtle texture
• Blocks and wears beautifully, ideal for long-lasting handmade pieces

Use this yarn on its own for a classic tweed look, or pair it with a laceweight mohair (like Kidsilk Haze) to create a haloed, luxurious fabric. Add a few balls of ROWAN Felted Tweed in Heliotope to your stash and enjoy working with one of the most iconic and loved yarns in the knitting world.