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All Rowan Alpaca yarns are a 70% Virgin Wool / 30% Alpaca blend.
| Yarn | Weight | Per ball | Gauge | Needle | Hook | Shades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Alpaca Soft DK | DK | 137yds (125m) | 22 sts / 4" | US 6 (4mm) | — | 18 |
| Rowan Alpaca Classic | DK | 131yds (120m) | 23 sts / 4" | US 5 (3.75mm) - US 5 (3.75mm) | — | 14 |
| Rowan Alpaca Sparkle | Chunky | 103yds (94m) | 13 sts / 4" | US 10 (6mm) | — | 10 |
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Blend: | 70% Virgin Wool 30% Alpaca |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Net Weight: | 50g (1.76oz) |
| Tension: | 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | 4.00mm (F) |
| Care Instructions: | Cool Iron, Do Not Bleach, Do Not Tumble Dry, Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Dry Flat in Shade, Hand Wash |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 125m (137yds) |
| Recommended Needles: | 4.00mm (US 6) |
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK is the sort of yarn knitters reach for again and again. Reviewers describe it as very soft and pleasant to work with, and one says it is a yarn they have used for many years.
Customers say it is non scratchy and comfortable against the skin. One reviewer found there was no itchiness when worn next to the skin, which made it a good fit for a hat.
Reviewers say it is a pleasure to knit with. One describes it as "nice to work with", and another says "The yarn is very soft, not splitty and knits up beautifully."
Stitch definition gets particular praise. One reviewer says it has great stitch definition and shows no sign of bobbling, despite the softness.
Customers say the colours look just as they do online, and many describe a good choice of shades.
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Review summary
Most reviewers describe this yarn as soft and pleasant to knit with, and many say it knits up well with good stitch definition. Quick delivery and colours that match the website are also mentioned. Complaints are uncommon: a few would like more colours, and one reviewer found joins in a ball.
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Beautifully soft luxurious yarn. Great twist and looks great knitted up. I’m using it blended with Kidsilk Haze to make an Aran weight yarn and it’s perfect
I’ve used Rowan products for many years and my personal closet consists of many jumpers in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK yarn. The yarn knits up beautifully, looks exquisite especially when knitted up in cable and bobble designs. I have received many compliments about items made in this yarn.
This wool is gorgeous, soft, knits beautifully, lovely colours. Unfortunately Love Crafts have completely failed to help with more of the same dye lot when I ran out as they abandoned all communication during the crisis.
Bought incorrectly, but then bought Kidsilk haze to blend with it and now perfect for my Petite Knit Sophie Hood.
Very soft wool, pleasant to knit and looks great. I'm making a scarf and it looks nice (so far), and the wool looks and feels exactly as described on the website
Lovely to knit with and very soft. No itchiness when worn next to the skin. Am knitting a hat for bird watching son and hope it is warm too. More colours would be nice.
Beautiful yarn Very soft and lovely to knit or crochet with
Lovely yarn to work with, nice and soft. Knits up well, I'm using it for an all over fairisle.
The yarn knits as the pattern suggests it should and looks really good so far
Good quality yarn makes knitting look very professional
