These days we are launching a new Kid Mohair Silk collection, in a truly superb colour proposal. Some classic Madejasur shades are included, as well as many (many!) totally new ones. The idea is that you can knit beautiful, modern and personality-filled projects for the cold season. So we decided to update our multifaceted Mohair , a fibre to knit alone or as a second strand. Be careful, because by adding it to another wool, we automatically increase the thickness of the yarn, no matter how thin it may seem to the eye.
Our Kid Mohair Silk base has a unique luminosity, characteristic of this natural fiber, but also enhanced by silk. Each 50-gram, 420-meter skein is 72% Kid Mohair and 28% silk. This makes it an ultra-soft and very exclusive yarn, which offers a light, yet warm finish. Although it is super volatile, it is very warm thanks to its thermal characteristics. In addition, it looks great in any design, because it is synonymous with luxury in a garment. And for those who didn't know, Mohair is NOT wool, but hair. The fiber is obtained from the hair of the Angora goat (nothing to do with the Angora rabbit that gives its name to another yarn).
If you haven't yet tried this delight, we'll tell you some secrets so you can have the best experience. With something this beautiful, obviously the idea is to enjoy the process and have results to match. The first thing then, is to be super realistic with the thickness of the chosen stick. Because one of the wonders of Mohair is that it gives us vaporous textures, which are achieved by giving freedom to the "hairs" that stick out of the strand. For this reason, use thicker sticks than those that theoretically correspond to the thickness of the wool. Of course, those with very sharp tips will surely give you good results.
Another important point: if you are going to knit only with Mohair, choose a pattern designed for this fiber. Lace looks great, but it is probably not the best choice for very dense and complex stitches. If you find that the proposal may be rather complicated, try knitting in a yarn you know first, to see how it goes. And of course… don't forget the swatch! It is always essential in a project, but with Mohair and its fluff, no one wants to undo what they have already done and get tangled up along the way. Additionally, consider not pulling the thread too tight, to keep the fiber's body light.
As for care, we suggest you buy a rotating comb for carding Mohair, which will keep your project airy despite washing. Of course, the recommendation also includes hand washing briefly, in cold water, with a mild detergent and without twisting the garment. If you dry it flat and in the shade, we guarantee that your closet will look luxurious for a long time. And with all this clear, we invite you to delight in the colors that are about to come out of the oven. Pure wonders for the sight and the touch.