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Rowan Moordale

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Moordale

Aran · 251 yds / 100 g

$34.65 per skein

Wool and alpaca spun into a soft, round aran. The one you want for an oversized cardigan.

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Weight
Aran
Fiber
70% Wool, 30% Alpacaalpaca yarnwool yarn
Length
251 yds (230 m) per 100 g
Yards per 100 g
251 compare weights
Needle
US 6
Gauge
23 sts 30 rows

From Rowan

With a combination of British wool and alpaca, Moordale has quickly become one of our favourite yarns. Discover its soft, yet robust feel, & its punchy hues.

Colors

Rowan Moordale comes in 18 colorways at Rowan, including blue shades like French Navy and Blue Moor, gray shades like Ash and Pewter, orange shades like Orange Peel and pink shades like Peony.

How much to buy

Rough skeins of Moordale (251 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageskeins
Hat~180 yds1
Cowl or scarf~250 yds1
Shawl~420 yds2
Adult sweater~900 yds4

Typical Aran yardage; your pattern's number always wins. Plug it into the Yarn Estimator for an exact count.

About Rowan Moordale

Moordale is a soft, round yarn of 70% Blue-Faced Leicester wool and 30% British alpaca. Rowan says the fibers are sourced in the UK and spun in a Yorkshire mill. Each 100 g hank holds 251 yards.

Two distinct plies are twisted together. Because the wool and alpaca take dye differently, the color comes out tonal, with real depth. The wool gives it bounce and stitch definition, and the alpaca adds warmth and a gentle softness.

Our catalog lists it as an aran, though its recommended gauge sits closer to a DK. It's a good choice for anyone who wants a British-grown yarn for a big, cozy garment, especially an oversized cardigan.

Best for

  • Oversized cardigans and pullovers
  • Cabled and textured sweaters
  • Colorwork yokes
  • Warm hats and scarves

Working with it

Rowan recommends US 6 needles at 23 stitches and 30 rows to 4 inches, which makes a fairly firm, defined fabric. If your pattern calls for an aran gauge, swatch on larger needles and see whether you like the drape; alpaca blends grow a little when washed, so block your swatch before measuring. The gauge guide walks through it. Two-ply construction makes it easy to rip back and reknit if a cable goes wrong.

Care

Rowan lists hand wash cold, dry flat in the shade, and no tumble drying. Lay the piece flat to dry and support its weight when wet; alpaca can stretch if it hangs.

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Matched on weight, yards per 100 g, fiber and texture. Swapping yarns? Check your gauge and run the totals through the Yarn Estimator.

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