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Rowanspun Chunky
Manufacturer
Rowan
Year
2001
Type
Bulky – 12 ply
Fiber
100% Wool
Skein weight
100 grams
Skein length
130 meters
Wash method
Hand wash, dry flat
Needle size
8 mm
Stitch gauge
13 stitches=10 cms
Row gauge
17 rows=10 cms
Quality Suitability Budget Luxury
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2 review(s)
Mar 15, 2002
Quality Suitability Budget Luxury
Needle size
7.5 mm
Stitch gauge
12 stitches=10 cms
Row gauge
16 rows=10 cms
Stockinette
Yes
Color
SH982 a light seafoam green
Quality comments:
Very nice feeling - not scratchy running through your fingers. I found the fabric at the tension called for in the pattern (12/16=10cm) a bit loose for my taste, but it's not horrible.
Other comments:
I worked this yarn in a st st pattern, but I think that it would make a great yarn for a large cable/aran patterned sweater.
Sep 14, 2004
Quality Suitability Budget Luxury
Needle size
10 US std
Stitch gauge
stitches=
Row gauge
rows=
Stockinette
No
Color
Heathered Black
Quality comments:
I found two knots in 7 skeins of 100 gms each, which I didn't think was too bad. This is a fairly linty yarn, but I haven't had a chance to wash my sweater yet. This yarn just didn't split at all for me, and was very evenly spun. I really liked it.
Other comments:
I used it for a sweater, and it made for a very quick knit. It's easy to knit with. It is a little oily and a bit rustic - its definately not merino. But I imagine that it will wear very well. It's a shame that Rowan discontinued this line.

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