Rowan - Celebrating 25 Years of Kidsilk Haze

Twenty-five years ago, the launch of Rowan Kidsilk Haze marked a turning point in handknitting yarn, transforming the perception of mohair and setting a new benchmark as the first innovative blend of mohair and silk. 

Spun from the finest super kid mohair (taken from the first shearing of Angora goats) and tussah silk (a wild silk produced by silkworms that live in nature and feed on forest leaves), Kidsilk Haze unites two exceptional fibres - the silk lends a delicate sheen, strength, and a whisper-soft smoothness, while the super kid mohair brings a warmth and the signature, ethereal halo it has become known for. Each fibre absorbs dye in its own distinctive way, resulting in beautiful tonal colours that are rich and luminous.

Extraordinarily versatile, Kidsilk Haze invites creativity. Knit it single for an ethereal, cobweb-light fabric, as seen in the elegant Perinone coat by Zandra Rhodes, or hold it double to create a more sumptuous texture like the beautifully soft Nova sweater. It also pairs effortlessly with other yarns such as Felted Tweed, adding a wonderful depth to your knits. However you choose to work with Kidsilk Haze, the result is always one of timeless elegance with a softness that feels irresistible to the touch.