Tweed (DISCONTINUED)
Discontinued with many other Rowan lines in Spring 2016
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Nubby / Tweedy |
| Fiber: | Wool (100%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 21 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 50g; 118m (129 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Tweeds |
Suggested substitutes
Diggle DK
(93% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (97%) and Viscose (3%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 122m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
© Woolyknit
Donegal Silk Tweed DK
(91% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (90%) and Silk (10%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 121m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.98 balls of this.
Como Tweed
(91% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability 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.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.98 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Tweed 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.
Classic Wool Tweeds
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (90%), Acrylic (7%) and Rayon (3%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 192m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.61 balls of this.
Harmony Colour Tweed
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability 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.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.84 balls of this.
West Country Tweed
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Teeswater Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 109m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Silkroad DK Tweed
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (85%), Silk (10%) and Cashmere (5%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 134m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.88 balls of this.
Soft Donegal
(88% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 190m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
Donegal Aran Tweed
(88% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.48 balls of this.
Scotland
(88% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.74 balls of this.
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Meilenweit 6-fach 100 Tweed
(87% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (80%) and Nylon (20%)
This yarn comes in 150g / 390m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.30 balls of this.
Donegal
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 189m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
Loch Lomond
(85% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 155m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.76 balls of this.
Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (90%), Acrylic (7%) and Viscose (3%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
This yarn comes in 100g / 199m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.59 balls of this.
Brigadoon 5-ply
(85% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.94 balls of this.
© Sunday Knits
Kilcarra Tweed
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.48 balls of this.
Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (90%), Acrylic (7%) and Viscose (3%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
This yarn comes in 100g / 259m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Tweed
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 379m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.31 balls of this.
Rustic Tweed
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (63%), Alpaca (27%) and Acrylic (10%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 254m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Hamp og uld
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
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 smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (65%) and Hemp (35%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.03 balls of this.