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Rowan Kid Classic
This classic mohair blend has a delightful soft fuzziness, soft hand, and just enough nylon for durability. Perfect for sweaters, scarves and more. Made in Italy.
- Content:
- 70% Lambswool/26% Kid Mohair/4% Nylon
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/153yd
- Gauge:
- 4.5 sts = 1" on US 8-9
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (5)
- Nice texture (5)
- Dyed evenly (4)
- Knits quickly (4)
- Soft (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (5)
- Gloves (4)
- Hats (3)
- Scarves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Sweaters
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
Just received 20 skeins of Nightly color I will knit for a sweater jacket. This is a great color! Midnight blue/ dark violet. Exactly what I wanted though pic doesn't do it justice. Knits up a bit lighter than worsted, needed size 7 straights to get gauge on a pattern that calls for 8's which is strange b/c it's a Rowan pattern! I usually knit right on pattern needles size. . , Anyway, the texture is perfect for a sweater jacket. Only 4 of 5 stars because haven't knit project yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
Ordered Cherry Red for Kim Hargreaves Isadora tunic in Enchanted Elegance book. Knits up fast, not as soft as I expected but still luv it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
A yarn so versatile and elegant, makes for beautiful knits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
Just a warning. It is a yarn , because of the mohair content, to be worn with something underneath. I made two sweater dresses, a pattern featured by Rowan. They turned out great, but featured with a blouse underneath. Loved the look of the yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Coarse
- Irritates sensitive skin
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
This line offers a great range of colors so I was considering knitting a Fair Isle sweater coat with it. But I just don't like the yarn that much -- the mohair content is slightly irritating to my skin (I'm not allergic, but I do admit I have very sensitive skin.) Also the colors are VERY earthy, more so than shown on color chips. HOWEVER the mohair content would DEFINITELY make this a great yarn for outerwear -- hats, scarves & gloves/mittens for a cold winter season. You'd get very warm garments without a lot of bulk. There are SO MANY Rowan yarns I like better than Kid Classic, even LOVE -- for example, Kidsilk Haze, which is miraculously beautiful in my opinion and justifiably one of the great perennial classics of the industry. PLUS Rowan now makes a coordinating Kidsilk Haze ruffle yarn that's amazing for trimming (I wish they made it in every Kidsilk Haze colorway!)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Crochets Quickly
- Dyed Evenly
- Good for cooler weather
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
I found that the finished garment stretched and had to undo it to the armholes, then remove a few rows. It fits perfectly now and is quite comfortable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Rowan Kid Classic:
My first sweater 10 years ago is of Kid Classic, and it has worn unbelievably well. Barely pilled (even under the arms!), held it's shape despite rough treatment. Rowan #28 has a ton of patterns as does A Season's Tale (I think).
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