{"product_id":"rowan-alpaca-soft-dk-kit-kaffe-fassett-blanket-knit-a-long","title":"PRE-ORDER Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Kit Kaffe Fassett Blanket Knit-A-Long","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER - Kits ship approximately 1 October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Rowan's Knit-a-Long (KAL) and knit this blanket in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a yarn loved for its beautifully soft handle and rich, versatile colour palette. The pattern is released over eight weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1295\/1197\/files\/Kaffe_photo.png?v=1789657305\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"413\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaffe Fassett has been a visionary designer with Rowan for decades, playing a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s creative identity from its earliest days. Kaffe is celebrated for his distinctive use of colour and striking patterns. Drawing inspiration from ceramics, textiles, and the rich visual world around him, he works across knitting, patchwork, and needlepoint to create designs that are instantly recognisable and full of personality. His patterns are vibrant, engaging to knit, and beloved by makers worldwide – making this Knit Along a wonderful opportunity to explore his unique creative vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpun from a premium blend of extrafine Merino, superfine Merino and baby alpaca, Alpaca Soft DK brings a gentle warmth and smooth finish to every stitch, allowing colours to appear clear and vibrant.  It is a pleasure to knit with, gliding easily on the needles while still offering enough structure to keep your stitches even. The result is a fabric that feels both lightweight and cozy, making the finished blanket wonderfully comfortable as well as visually striking – a piece to enjoy every day and treasure for years to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach kit contains 24 balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are invited to join the \u003cstrong\u003eSignature Squares Knit Along Launch Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate and time: \u003cstrong\u003eThursday 1st October, 7pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere: rowanconnect.net. Sign-up will be available nearer the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ideal Introduction to Intarsia Colourwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the joy of colour and creativity with Kaffe Fassett’s Signature Squares Knit Along, the perfect introduction to Intarsia knitting. If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll find Kaffe’s approach wonderfully liberating. His iconic designs invite you to play with colour and pattern. It’s truly like painting with yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re picking up Intarsia for the first time or looking to rediscover your love of colourwork, you’ll be guided throughout with step-by-step tutorials, inspiring Zoom meetups, and a warm, welcoming Facebook community of fellow knitters. With support, encouragement and plenty of opportunities to share your progress, you’ll gain confidence as you create your own beautiful Kaffe Fassett masterpiece. All the squares in Kaffe’s Signature Squares blanket are worked using intarsia, apart from the final central square, which combines stranded colourwork with intarsia techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can sign up to receive the pattern releases on\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitrowan.com\/sign-up-signature-squares-knit-along\" title=\"Rowan Kaffe Fassett Signature Squares Knit-A-Long\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitrowan.com\/sign-up-signature-squares-knit-along\" title=\"Rowan Kaffe Fassett Signature Squares Knit A Long\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eknitrowan.com\u003c\/a\u003e. The live zoom meet ups can be accessed by registering on rowanconnect.net.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can progress with the project without attending the zoom meetings, however it offers you a great opportunity to ask questions, watch demonstrations and share progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Notions required:\u003cbr\u003e1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles\u003cbr\u003e2 double-pointed 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles (for i-cord edging)\u003cbr\u003eOr needles to achieve correct tension\u003cbr\u003eTapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished Size:\u003cbr\u003eCompleted blanket is 135 cm (53¼ in) wide and approx 110 cm (43¼ in) long excluding i-cord edging. The i-cord edging will add 1 cm (½ in) along all edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAL Schedule 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday 1st October 7pm: Live launch event\u003cbr\u003eThursday 22nd October: Release 1 - ZigZag\u003cbr\u003eMonday 26th October 7pm: Live Zoom Meetup\u003cbr\u003eThursday 29th October: Release 2 - Big Crosses \u003cbr\u003eThursday 5th November: Release 3 - Pin Wheel\u003cbr\u003eThursday 12th November: Release 4 - Tumbling Blocks\u003cbr\u003eMonday 16th November 7pm: Live Zoom Meetup\u003cbr\u003eThursday 19th November: Release 5 - Split Diamond\u003cbr\u003eThursday 26th November: Release 6 - Shadow Boxes\u003cbr\u003eThursday 3rd December: Release 7 - Houses\u003cbr\u003eThursday 10th December: Release 8 - Borders \u0026amp; Making Up\u003cbr\u003eThursday 17th December: Casting Off Party\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344743805164,"sku":null,"price":489.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1295\/1197\/files\/KaffeKAL-TeaserBannerSwirl.png?v=1789592615","url":"https:\/\/purlinjs.ca\/products\/rowan-alpaca-soft-dk-kit-kaffe-fassett-blanket-knit-a-long","provider":"Purlin' J's Yarn Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}