Brookes
by Lisa Richardson
This bold knit by Lisa Richardson is a fabulous use of both Fair Isle and intarsia. Big oak leaf intarsia motifs punctuate the delicate two-colour Fair Isle background to stunning effect. This roomy sweater with its generous roll neck and deep cuffs delivers on both warmth and style. Knitted using Felted Tweed and Alpaca Classic.
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This bold knit by Lisa Richardson is a fabulous use of both Fair Isle and intarsia. Big oak leaf intarsia motifs punctuate the delicate two-colour Fair Isle background to stunning effect. This roomy sweater with its generous roll neck and deep cuffs delivers on both warmth and style. Knitted using Felted Tweed and Alpaca Classic.
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Felted Tweed
- 50% Wool
- 25% Viscose
- 25% Alpaca
- 50g
- 175m/191yds
Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Felted Tweed. Spun in a light DK weight, with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 50+ colours to choose from, it's a Fair Isle knitter's dream. But that's not all. The magical combination of 50% lightly-felted wool, 25% viscose and 25% alpaca makes it supremely blockable and a gorgeous option for lacework as a result. Or knit it in garter stitch for a drapey, squishable fabric that is cosy, but light and easy to wear. Choose from nature-inspired shades ranging from cool watery tones to warming cherry red and fiery ginger and prepare to fall in love! Now available in special colourways chosen by world-renowned designer Kaffe Fassett.
- 3¾-4 mm | 9-8 UK | 5-6 US
- 22-24 sts 30-32 rows
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Machine Wash, Cold, Gentle
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Do Not Bleach
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Dry Flat in Shade
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Iron Low Heat
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Do Not Tumble Dry
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Dry Clean, in Certain Solvents, Consult Cleaner
