Rowan Felted Tweed DK Yarn – Carbon 159 – Merino Alpaca Viscose Tweed Knitting & Crochet Wool 50g

Rowan Felted Tweed DK Yarn – “Carbon” (159)
Merino Wool • Alpaca • Viscose – Soft, Tweedy & Perfect for Colorwork

Meet your new favorite yarn for garments, accessories, and Fair Isle projects. Rowan Felted Tweed is a light DK-weight yarn with a beautifully soft, slightly rustic, felted look and delicate tweedy flecks. The shade “Carbon” (Ref. 159) is a timeless charcoal grey with subtle depth, ideal as a main or contrast color in colorwork, cables, and textured stitches.

This yarn blocks beautifully, drapes softly, and creates a warm yet lightweight fabric that’s easy to wear all year round. Whether you’re knitting sweaters, cardigans, shawls, hats, or mitts, Felted Tweed gives your project a rich, classic look with modern comfort.

• Brand: Rowan
• Yarn: Felted Tweed
• Shade: Carbon (Ref. 159)
• Composition: 50% Merino Wool, 25% Viscose, 25% Alpaca
• Weight: DK (Light)
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: approx. 175 m / 191 yds per ball
• Gauge: 22–24 sts x 30–32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in
• 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
• Texture: Lightly felted, soft-focus tweed with fine flecks
• Ideal for: Fair Isle, stranded colorwork, lace, cables, garments, and accessories

Why makers love Rowan Felted Tweed:
- Tweedy, heathered shades that look stunning in both simple and complex stitch patterns
- Light but warm fabric with beautiful drape
- Perfect for layering pieces and colorwork designs
- A long-time Rowan classic with a devoted following worldwide

Use “Carbon” alone for a sophisticated, textured neutral, or pair it with other Felted Tweed shades to create striking Fair Isle and intarsia designs. This is a dream yarn for knitters and crocheters who appreciate heritage-inspired texture with soft, wearable comfort.