Rowan Original Denim
Rowan Original Denim is a 100% cotton yarn, which behaves like denim fabric. It shrinks slightly on its first wash and the colour continues to fade gradually over time, creating a unique look. It’s great for people of all ages, and all kinds of projects, including sweaters, tanks, blankets, bags, facecloths and tea-towels, etc.
Rowan Original Denim is suitable for all-year-round knits and showcases textured stitches and cabling brilliantly. If you want to keep your Rowan Original Denim garments looking sharp, try hand washing in a delicate wash and add a cup of white vinegar to the water before adding the garments.
- 100% Cotton
- Double Knitting Weight
- 50g/90m (98.5yds)
- Gauge: 20 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
- 4mm/US6 needles
- Machine wash cool, lay flat to dry
- Patterns featuring this Yarn
- Favourite Pattern: Haven
- Read more about using denim yarns
DENIM HACKS
- Rowan Original Denim is dyed with indigo, and while using this yarn you can expect dye to rub off on your hands and needles, especially the darker shades.
- Consider using metal needles and wearing dark colours while you work with it, (and definitely stay away from white furniture).
- To stabilize the dye, block your knits in cold water with a cup of white vinegar.
- Read more about using denim yarns and knitting denim squares.
Photos: Rowan. Patterns: Creeper, Paris, Raspy
Creeper
- Pattern
- Rowan Original Denim: 14(15, 16, 16, 17) skeins [finished width: 19(20, 21, 22, 23″)]
- 3.25mm/US3 needles
- 4mm/US6 needles
Paris
- Pattern
- Rowan Original Denim: 11(12, 12, 13, 14) skeins [finished width: 17(18.5, 19, 20.5, 21″)]
- 3.75mm/US5 needles
- 4mm/US6 needles
Raspy
- Pattern
- Rowan Original Denim: 11(12, 12, 13, 14) skeins [finished width: 17.5 (19, 19.5, 21, 21.5″)]
- 3.75mm/US5 needles
- 4mm/US6 needles
Boneyard Shawl
- FREE Pattern
- Rowan Original Denim: 6 skeins
- 4.5mm/US6 – 32″ circular needles