15 BEST Mohair Substitutes! NOT hand-dyed. What to use instead of mohair?

[@nikitinaknits]

Hi beautiful knitters! Such video is my gratitude and a gift for the holiday season. I hope this video can expand your knitting experience and maybe add some inspiration to a knitting journey! Thank you very much for your warm comments, I am wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a New Year! hugs 🤗

[@alinay4322]

Thanks a lot for this non-obvious selection, there are a few new yarns and brands for me, and I’m a bit of a yarn nerd 😅 I wish I had more hands to try all of them! I can add a few options to your list, that I feel are also not so well known: Lucia and Haya by Holst Garn (both with a little bit of yak), Brushed Merino by Lotus Yarns, Trilogy and Lulu by Inka Tops (available on cones via Etsy). I also think Inka Tops produces some of the alpaca yarns for Kremke, because they look the same and have the same composition. Cariaggi also has a few other brushed cashmere options like Nuage and Goldie.

[@nikitinaknits]

Woow, thank you very much for mentioning new yarns to me! I am a yarn nerd too, it’s nice to meet you 😁 I’ve heard of lotus yarns, will check them out! Also other options you’ve mentioned 🤗

[@AnnaSnglv]

Thank you for a great video! Another affordable mohair alternative is Midnatssol by Camarose. It’s alpaca fibres with tencel core if I remember correctly (the structure of the yarn is exaclry like standard silk mohair). I made a vest with it and the quality is great. It’s very soft and flufy

[@nikitinaknits]

@@AnnaSnglv wow! Thank you very much, I will take a look and hopefully try this one as well!

[@unplainjane123]

Thank you for this! I sadly came to accept that I can’t wear mohair. Even expensive mohair’s people say are soft are itchy to me. I just discovered Lana Grossa Setasuri. I just made a swatch and it is SO soft and gives that mohair look. I also tried Lang Zen. Not as soft but not itchy like mohair. Excited that Kremke baby alpaca lace is available in my area. Will give that a try too.

[@nikitinaknits]

I will have to try Lang Zen one day, looks wonderful!

[@sharonmerton9812]

Fabulous podcast thanks. So many alternatives discussed. I can attest to the softness of the Kremke BabySilk lace solid. Love it to knit with. Love watching your podcasts 🥰🙏💚

[@nikitinaknits]

Oh thank you so much for watching and leaving a warm comment 🤗 I would love to try this yarn, and maybe even knit an entire blouse in it 😍

[@zwanet2636]

Hi, great video. the Danish brand Holst has some really good mohair alternatives. Lots of colors at a very good price point.

[@nikitinaknits]

Yes I love their titicaca alpaca, so soft 😍 thank you very much!

[@annika9162]

Thank you for this podcast! I’m very sensitive to mohair, so I’m always looking for alternatives. You showed definitely some new to me yarn. Happy holidays !

[@nikitinaknits]

I am very glad you found some new yarns for yourself! Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@janetgoier23]

Such a great review of mohair alternatives! ❣️

[@nikitinaknits]

Thank you :)

[@stargirl.94]

I am so grateful for you and for this video! I have tried some of these yarns, I struggle with mohair so I am always looking for alternatives. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[@nikitinaknits]

I am so so glad it was helpful or informative! Have a wonderful Christmas too 🤗🎄

[@InnaMoreva]

Thank you for such a useful mohair alternatives review! As always, I’ve learned a lot of interesting things and got my eye on some new yarn choices. Always happy to see you!

[@nikitinaknits]

Thank you my dear, it's very nice to hear! I am also enjoying your videos a lot ❤️

[@katlin7681]

Thank you so much for this realy helpful episode, which gives me new ideas for my stash-yarns.

[@nikitinaknits]

My pleasure! Merry Christmas!

[@АннаНикитина-у6ж]

Very useful video, I got to know many new yarns! Merry Christmas 🤗

[@nikitinaknits]

@@АннаНикитина-у6ж thank you very much!

[@SmarandaC]

Thank you so much for this video! I can't wear mohair on my skin and I've been missing a proper overview of what I can use! Thanks again! ❤❤❤

[@nikitinaknits]

You're so welcome! I am so glad you could find it helpful 🤗

[@mondayswithfran]

Super informative video - directly bookmarked it since I'm fully in for a good mohair alternative 🥰

[@nikitinaknits]

Thank you very much, Fran 🤍

[@JamieSageKnits]

Such a great video idea! And I love the options you chose to highlight... I'm on a yarn buying ban right now but I'm definitely very tempted 🥲

[@nikitinaknits]

I hope you can try some when your yarn ban is over 🤗 I also don’t buy anything now, my stash is heavy 😅

[@SmarandaC]

Mayflower also has some very affordable Alpaka mohair alternatives in really beautiful colors.

[@nikitinaknits]

Thanks for sharing! Will take a look 🤍

[@leannastoufer6333]

I enjoyed this episode so much! I may have to try some cashmere blend yarns. I don't find mohair or alpaca very comfortable, so I'm looking forward to trying some alternatives!

[@nikitinaknits]

Thank you! I am sure cashmere silk blend will give you unforgettable tactile experience 🤍 I am in love with brushed cashmere!

[@johannatheander84]

Thank you so much for this thorough research. I have saved this video as a resource for my next knitting projects. Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎉

[@nikitinaknits]

Happy Holidays to you as well and than you for watching! I am so glad you could find it helpful!

[@Алена-я9ч3й]

Як Ви гарно англійською розмовляєте! Я просто заслухалась😊

[@nikitinaknits]

Дуже дякую Вам 🥰🤗

[@elkejohann1768]

Thank you for the presentation of the mohair alternatives. I'll try some new ones in the future. Merry xmas.

[@nikitinaknits]

Merry Christmas to you as well and than you very much for watching :)

[@notaclue822]

Yes Yorshire Spinners yarn is gorgeous.

[@nikitinaknits]

Agreed!

[@MikiCrespo]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ❄️🎄🧣🧤

[@nikitinaknits]

@@MikiCrespo thank you! Likewise to you 🎄

[@Mr3355661]

Appreciate! Great detail of variance! So helpful! Thank you!

[@nikitinaknits]

I am glad it was helpful, it was my biggest intention! Merry Christmas!

[@knitting.your.life8]

Hi dear. Thank you for mentioning my channel ❤ I can’t wait to try that cashmere yarn, and I also want to try Kremke Aplaca 🥹

[@nikitinaknits]

@@knitting.your.life8 I am already thinking where yo use that baby alpaca as well 🫠 very soft one!

[@CNDVL]

So many great options, thank you for sharing!

[@nikitinaknits]

You are welcome 🤍

[@andreabush1742]

Thank you and happy holidays.

[@nikitinaknits]

Happy Holidays to you as well :) Thank you!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Hello!! Even though a lot of these yarns are expensive, they could be added to something for a Sophie scarf or shawl! That wouldn’t break the bank. lol. Would you recommend washing before use to get the greatest effect? Great video,! Thank you. 😊

[@nikitinaknits]

You are right, we can always make a smaller item and still enjoy the fiber! Yarns that are sold for handknits don’t have the spinning oil, so I don’t think it’s necessary to wash before use, they are ready to start immediately 🤗 However, I always wash the swatch to understand the correct gauge and to know what to expect :)

[@misiabella1814]

❤

[@ChenShaham]

did you try fiberspates cumulus?

[@nikitinaknits]

No, and you ?

[@ChenShaham]

@nikitinaknits just ordered it, waiting for it to arrive 🙂 I asked because it's sort of the obvious mohair alternative and I was surprised you didn't include it

[@Meirjolanknits]

Everytime I am on Etsy I prefer to support the Ukranian shops! I bought the best needle case from an ukranian shop!

[@nikitinaknits]

Oh this is so kind! Thank you very much 🙏🏼 I got a handmade bag from Ukrainian Etsy shop the other day, it’s amazing!

[@notaclue822]

And I got a pair of cotton pajamas that I really like. The quality is excellent.

[@Meirjolanknits]

@@notaclue822 ooh what is the name of the shop?

[@nikitinaknits]

@@notaclue822 I would love to also know the name of the shop please ?

[@notaclue822]

@@Meirjolanknits the shop is called SleepAndWalk and I bought the organic cotton pajamas. Its nice shirt weight cotton and everything has held up very well. Purchased in June 2023.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Rowan is very expensive in UK 🇬🇧.

[@nikitinaknits]

Oh yes it's expensive everywhere! But the good thing is that it costs the same here in Spain as in the UK, but its harder to find on discount :(

[@notaclue822]

And here in Canada too but I love it.

[@ludouglas1]

Hello i live in a very warm climate so mohair os just too warm for is. Years ago, it was the worst scratchy yarn ever so noone liked to use it but now, it's become a trend. Is there any way that huge microphone can be put out of the frame? It's distracting and spoils the viewing experience so much..

[@nikitinaknits]

@@ludouglas1 Hi! Yes it has become a trend but I personally really love mohair! Just some people can’t tolerate it to the skin, so it’s nice to have alternatives. The mic will be there for now, I have a huge echo in the room so it needs to be close to my face. Maybe later, when I live in different place)

[@theresakeough3394]

I wish the farmers didn’t have to eat the yaks 😢

[@nadja9331]

❤🌈🧶 Thank you, this is very helpful 🥰

[@nikitinaknits]

You are welcome 😌

[@unplainjane123]

Thank you for this! I sadly came to accept that I can’t wear mohair. Even expensive mohair’s people say are soft are itchy to me. I just discovered Lana Grossa Setasuri. I just made a swatch and it is SO soft and gives that mohair look. I also tried Lang Zen. Not as soft but not itchy like mohair. Excited that Kremke baby alpaca lace is available in my area. Will give that a try too.

[@nikitinaknits]

I guess its a smart decision of you can't tolerate mohair, than enjoy sure alpaca and brushed cashmeres ❤ Seta sure is like a baby yarn, so silky soft! I love it a lot!