Fine Art Aran (DISCONTINUED)
Discontinued with many other Rowan lines in Spring 2016
| Weight: | Aran |
|---|---|
| Texture: | 2 plies |
| Fiber: |
Merino Wool (50%), Alpaca (25%), Kid Mohair (20%), Mulberry Silk (5%) |
| Needles: | 4.5mm (7 US) (7 UK) |
| Gauge: | 19-25 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 170m (186 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash, Iron (cool), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Dry flat in shade |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Fine Art Aran is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Alpaca Kid Lustre
(88% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Mohair (40%), Alpaca (30%) and Merino Wool (30%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 111m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.53 balls of this.
Alpaca Sport
(86% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Merino Superwash Wool (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 219m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.78 balls of this.
Mulberry Merino
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (80%) and Mulberry Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 226m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.75 balls of this.
Mitu
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Wool (50%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.70 balls of this.
Perfect Day
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (70%) and Alpaca (30%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 93m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.83 balls of this.
Shades of Alpaca Silk
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (45%), Baby Alpaca (35%) and Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 621m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.27 balls of this.
Illustrious
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Falklands Superwash Wool (70%) and Alpaca (30%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.76 balls of this.
DK / Heavy Sock Weight
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is Z-plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (75%), Alpaca (15%) and Kid Mohair (10%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 113g / 274m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
Northfield
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (70%), Alpaca (20%) and Silk (10%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
© Valley Yarns
Suri Merino
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Baby Alpaca (60%) and Merino Wool (40%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 149m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.14 balls of this.
Paragon Sport
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (50%), Baby Alpaca (25%) and Mulberry Silk (25%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.52 balls of this.
Dos Tierras
(82% match)
$$$$$
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Merino Wool (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 193m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.88 balls of this.
Fine Merino and Baby Alpaca DK
(81% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Superwash Wool (70%) and Baby Alpaca (30%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.42 balls of this.
Almerino DK
(80% match)
$$$$$
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Merino Wool (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 113m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.50 balls of this.
Ethical Twist 70/30
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (70%) and Alpaca (30%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 240m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
Alpaca Elegance
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Wool (50%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 57g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.03 balls of this.
Breathless DK
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Superwash Wool (75%), Cashmere (15%) and Silk (10%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 247m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.69 balls of this.
Extra Soft Merino Alpaca
(79% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Superwash Wool (80%) and Alpaca (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 129m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
© Craftsy
Truth
(79% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (80%) and Baby Alpaca (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 273m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
© Aalta Yarn
Simply Sweet Satisfaction
(79% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (60%), Kid Mohair (20%) and Superfine Alpaca (20%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 105m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.62 balls of this.
