Kaffe Fassett Rowan Rib Sweater in Tudor Brown - Vintage Rowan Tweeds/Chenilles

Description

Kaffe Fassett Rowan Rib Sweater in Tudor Brown Colorway - Vintage Rowan Chunky Tweed, Natural British Wool, and Chunky Chenille
One for the serious Rowan Historian or Kaffe Fassett collector.  "Rowan Rib" was published in kit form by Rowan in 1983 to accompany the publication of Kaffe's landmark book
Glorious Knits.
The sweater shows Kaffe's classic blending of very similar tones to create a rich look out of 11 yarns.  Amazing to see his hallmark brilliance with color early in his design career.  Rowan Rib is one of the simplest Kaffe garments to knit as it's entirely done in striped K2, P2 rib.  The Tudor Brown color way is deep and rich.  Modeled on a man we think it would also be a sophisticated pullover for a woman.  Simple drop shoulder sleeves and a v-neck.  The pullover can be knit in either of two sizes -- Medium to fit a chest/bust between 34 and 38 inches and Large to fit a chest/bust between 38 and 42 inches.   Knit with chunky weight yarn, this particular pattern will work up quickly.  The design calls for a tension of 20 stitches and 21 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Technique:
Striped Rib
Difficulty:
Rated for beginning knitters
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Rarity:
The pattern was only available in kit form and all these vintage tweeds, wools, and chenille have been discontinued for over two decades.  A rare opportunity to knit a very early, very classic Kaffe sweater.
Kit Contents:  This was an original Rowan yarn pack and contains a copy of the pattern and the following shades of vintage Rowan Yarns:  Chunky Tweed in Tudor Brown and China Blue, Natural British Wool in Black and Brown Welsh, Rowan Chunky Chenille in Driftwood, Forest Green, Periwinkle, Teak, Aubergine, Lavender, and French Mustard.  Sufficient yarn to make either size..
As with all of our RareRowan kits, this pack has been carefully stored in a non-smoking home, and these vintage yarns and fabric will arrive to you in pristine condition. We stock our kits in two locations and usually ship on weekends from Katy Texas. If you need a fast turnaround on shipping, please inquire before purchase so we can make a firm commitment on a ship date.
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