Rowan Felted Tweed 159 Carbon

Carbon is colour 159 of Rowan Felted Tweed.

Felted Tweed blends merino with alpaca and viscose, then gives it a light felting so it has the soft, flecked look of a heathered tweed. It's a favourite for Fair Isle and stripes because the colours sit together so well.

• Fiber: 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose
• Weight: DK (3)
• Ball: 191 yds (175 m) / 50 g
• Needles: US 5–6 (3.75–4 mm)
• Gauge: 22–24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
• Care: Machine wash 40°C on a wool cycle with minimal agitation; dry flat; do not tumble dry

Good for: Fair Isle, stripes, sweaters, hats and mitts.

Colour can vary slightly from dye lot to dye lot, so buy enough for the whole project at once.