soft silk mohair
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Soft Silk Mohair is Knitting for Olive's halo yarn: 70% kid mohair and 30% silk in a laceweight that's designed to be held alongside a base yarn to add warmth, softness, and a beautiful halo effect. The silk prevents the mohair from feeling scratchy and adds a subtle sheen, making the resulting fabric softer than most mohair blends. The colour range is extensive and coordinates closely with the broader Knitting for Olive palette, making colour matching straightforward. Can also be used as a standalone yarn for very fine, delicate projects with excellent drape, sheen and ethereal lightness.
bold, dramatic, and happiest in the spotlight
Soft silk mohair is a yarn that we would categorize as a diva. Some yarns are happy to support the pattern. This one prefers to be the star. Diva yarns bring luxurious fibres, bold colours, and textures that practically demand attention: perfect when you want your project to make an entrance.
Divas shine brightest when they’re given room to perform. Simple stitches and minimal colourwork let their character take the spotlight. They can handle more complicated patterns but rarely need them. Swatch carefully and follow laundering instructions to keep your star in top form.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 70% mohair, 30% silk
- meterage / yardage
- 225 meters / 246 yards
- unit weight
- 25 grams / 0.9 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- lace
- suggested stitch tension
- 32 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 3.00 mm (US 2.5)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments
- country of origin
- Italy
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for shawls,
hats, mittens & scarves,
sweaters & garments.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as lace weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 3.00 mm (US 2.5).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Soft silk mohair excels at simple constructions and lace.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 3.00 mm (US 2.5) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
