Woolen Tweed

Woolen Tweed is a fingering-weight blend of 60% alpaca and 40% merino wool, with 437 yards (400 meters) in each 100-gram skein. It's lofty and soft, with tweed flecks that add depth and interest.

The alpaca and merino make it a softer take on tweed than the rustic, toothy kind. The alpaca brings warmth and drape, while the merino adds spring and helps the fabric hold its shape. The palette leans to quiet neutrals and grays, with names like Bare, Stone and Shale.

It suits knitters who love the look of tweed but want something softer, and who want lightweight warmth in garments and accessories.

Best for

• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Soft shawls and scarves
• Hats and mitts
• Textured or simple stitch patterns

Working with it

Use US 1–3 needles for 7–8 stitches per inch. The tweed flecks add visual interest to plain stockinette, so you don't need complex stitches. The yarn is lofty and soft, so stitches look plump and even. Swatch and wash before measuring, as alpaca can relax. A generous 100-gram skein goes a long way in fingering weight, often enough for a shawl or a pair of mitts with a hat to match. Our merino vs alpaca guide explains how the blend behaves.

Care

The catalog doesn't give care instructions. For an alpaca and merino blend, hand wash in cool water with a wool wash, press out the water and dry flat. Avoid hanging, as alpaca can stretch.