Let's Talk Handknitted Fabric: Mohair Edition

[@dmuise93]

It's so nice to hear you say these things are not financially viable. I kept feeling bad that I couldn't afford those mohair projects which are just so beautiful. But hearing your thoughts has made me feel so much better!

[@woolseeknitting]

I appreciate this video so so much as a knitter who learned in quarantine, has almost never been able to visit a yarn store in person, and who is mystified as to why every single pattern these days seems to include mohair. Thank you for taking the time to make it!!

[@meganvallejo18]

Same here !

[@jacquelinesanders2539]

One word, brilliant! Another two, more please. As a 73 year old in the UK who has been knitting for thirty years, you have just made me a better knitter. Thank you.

[@melmakesstuff]

Wow, what a compliment - thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave such nice feedback, I really appreciate hearing that!

[@sheshebewitchery]

Thanks for sharing this information! Bless you. So grateful that I found your channel! I have been trying to research more natural yarns like mohair, alpaca, and wool for what they bring to the party. I am VERY new to the knitting/crochet party and this party girl is definitely on a budget so I need to know what to expect for my money whenever it comes to investing in such yarns.

[@noelleparris9451]

Late to this party but I, too, found your comments extremely helpful. I'm only now experimenting with holding two strands/yarns together, and this helps a lot. Subscribed!

[@judeoliver5256]

Incredibly helpful!!!! As a seasoned knitter this is the very best knitting video I have ever watched! So informative...

[@TheHappyHobbyist]

Wow! You packed in so much Information! Thank you so much! This has been extremely helpful - I echo other comments - as a newer knitter I was enchanted by mohair…. Until I saw the price tag!! I actually saved up to splurge for an all mohair cardigan pattern (my one year of knitting present to myself), only to realize the yardage on ravelry’s pattern snapshot did not account for holding two strands - I ended up having to go back to the yarn shop weeks later to buy twice as much yarn 😭 needless to say, this will be the only all mohair pattern I knit for… maybe ever lol thank you again!!

[@khanhlinhphan845]

This is the most informative video on mohair that I've seen so far. The comparison between different combinations made it much easier to understand. I'm so glad that u didnt just recommend brands cuz I wouldnt be able to access them anyway.

[@hallie7220]

Super interesting and informative! The reason for your making this is as spot on as the information. I’d love to see a video about cotton and linen too.

[@melmakesstuff]

Thanks for watching, and for your feedback Hallie! That's a couple of votes now for the cotton/linen video, so I'll plan to start making that video next :-)

[@g-girl9867]

Agreed. Linen, cotton, wool blends really confuse me. The draping is significantly changed when mixing those fibers together. My focus is always on gauge prior to casting on so I often don’t consider, or am not able to visualize, the drape of the fabric.

[@Witchclits]

OK so literally re-watched twice took notes for this pattern I’m working on I’m just trying to get the right drape on it and I just so appreciate this and seriously any more information and knowledge you are willing to share I am so freaking grateful! Now to surf through the rest of your videos! seriously thank you for being so straightforward about everything you’ve Have made this so much less confusing.. and I’ve been trying to find the right yarn or yarns for a few weeks .. watched so many damn videos got no information nothing like this

[@melmakesstuff]

LOL I love this comment - so glad this video was helpful!

[@patientknits688]

Thank you for taking the time to put together this video! I’m very much a beginner but slowly graduating from synthetic fibres and wanted to check out the behaviours of natural fibres! I’m glad this is a non judgemental space to learn more :)

[@theviciouscircle777]

you're probably tired of hearing this at this point but this was so helpful! I hope at some point you make more videos like this, because the amount of knowledge you have and the way you explain it is absolutely fantastic

[@melmakesstuff]

I'm never tired of hearing such a nice compliment - thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Thank you for such a thorough and in depth explanation of mohair, in a way that is clear to a youtube-taught knitter! My grandmother taught me when I was little but I never really understood sizing needles up to allow more drape, and still find choosing the best substitute wool for my projects a little tricky. Thank you again, I look forward to working with Mohair!

[@kevinfilas2442]

I've used mohair yarn before, but not a ton. I have been researching it more before I made a decision on my next sweater. This video was really really informative. You basically told me what I needed to know plus more. Especially love all the swatches you've made. Very helpful.

[@janetdaniels8816]

Great discussion about pairing mohair with other fibers. Thanks, Mel.

[@elaineclyde1756]

I love your videos! As a beginner they are soo helpful. Thanks for making them.

[@nicoletrost5162]

Love, love ,love this video. Thank you so much. It was super helpful and informative. I’d definitely like it if you did other similar videos. 💕

[@valturner2151]

This is fantastic information! I need to watch this again and take notes.

[@purplemind93]

Wow, thank you for giving us this lecture and showing examples! I'm grateful

[@oliviaengle2243]

Literally what I've been looking. Love so many knitted garments held together with mohair but had no idea where to start

[@deborahmccall873]

This was very informative. Mohair makes an important topic on its own. Pls continue with your ideas 😄

[@knit_bear]

Thank you so much for this info! I have mohair that's been in my stash since 2019 and I've never used it as I was so unsure what to knit it with or how etc this has really helped. I'm off to knit a few swatches! 💕

[@ruthmcniff4765]

Great overall video about mohair! I’m getting ready to knit joji’s Elton sweater. I’ve never knit with mohair and I would like some tips. Also, the tin can article you linked was very helpful in choosing color combinations. Thanks 😊

[@nelemmih]

I just found your channel last night looking for videos on properties of different wooltypes (still havent found what I'm looking for). I really enjoy your content, watched through all of your videos this morning. As a new-ish knitter I appreciate what you say about gate-keeping and learning from others, there are easier ways today to learn about these sort of things than pouring 80 hours into a project just to realize that the yarn and pattern doesn't work together. I really hope you continue to bring out amazing videos!

[@melmakesstuff]

Thank you so much for the nice comment, I'm glad you're here :-)

[@knittingthestash]

I like your ideas about sharing knowledge at this particular moment and I appreciate all of this mohair talk! It's one of those yarns that can be so different from producer to producer. BTW< I love your aesthetic--such beautiful garments and choices about cables and patterns!

[@melmakesstuff]

That is so nice, thank you! And totally true about these yarns being so different producer to producer - I’d be interested to explore that a bit more but maybe after the summer 😅. Mohair and summer decidedly do not mix 😂😂😂

[@XatxiFly]

I appreciate you doing the work to make this thoughtful and informative video!

[@lilab9028]

This was so helpful in planning my next project! I would love any similar videos about other fibers, such as alpaca, cotton, silk, etc.

[@rhayaglover7528]

Fantastic!! Would you consider bases? 3ply vs 4ply vs fingering etc. You taught me more about ply in this video than half the yarn company websites that sell the stuff!! Thanks you!!!

[@melmakesstuff]

This is a great suggestion, thank you! I'll add it to my list of upcoming ideas :-)

[@deeflores6246]

I'd seen mohair before, very confused by it. Only recently learned it's supposed to be held double with something else and this was SUPER helpful to further understand. Thank you so much!!

[@Yarnstitchcolour]

Thank you so much for this video! You've shared so much practical knowledge in depth. Also ❤️❤️❤️ for being generous.

[@alejandrafimbres9049]

Mel, What a wealth of information! You are very knowledgeable and I enjoyed how clear you expressed every idea. Thank you.

[@dianakim5426]

Your video answered so many questions I had! I'm interested in a drape video as well as the linen, etc. Thanks!

[@trev1463]

Super informative and very helpful - thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@wessiesmom6926]

I've just become interested in mohair, although I have knitted a long time, and I found this video very, very help full. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I will be looking at more of your videos. Very pleasant and helpful. Thanks again,

[@florenceoconnor8447]

Love the way you present information! 😁 I really hope you do one about linen and cotton 😊 thanks for sharing your experience.

[@CreativityWithStamps]

I can't even express properly how much I love your video. Just by chance I stumbled into your video this morning and I can't wait to see more and yes, if you could do more videos on linen and other types of yarn and samples of how they work with other yarns I would so much appreciate it. I am a fairly beginner knitter and I have been struggling with gauge and yarn definition and have seen so many patterns on ravelry specifying weight like lace + lace + fingering = DK etc... and I was so confused as to why would I need a combination of yarns instead of just getting a combination already made that has that weight? This video you shared with us just made me realize so many things, and answered so many of my questions I especially like how one yarn combined with another yarn will yield a different color...like the black cotton with the light brown mohair combo was just divine. You mention that mohair plus another weight yarn will result in 2 weight yarn increases but I wonder if I only want one weight increase, if I just modify my needle size, I could possibly get only one weight increase instead of 2? Anyhoo, thank you so much for this informative and well made video.

[@melmakesstuff]

Glad this was helpful! If you're looking for only one weight increase, I do think using a smaller needle could work - but the fabric may end up feeling a bit stiffer than you expect. I would definitely try this out on a swatch first to make sure you like the feel of the fabric you end up with.

[@CreativityWithStamps]

@@melmakesstuff Thanks for the suggestions. Will try them out!

[@rolandanielsjamie]

Wow! This was such a helpful video. I appreciate passing on of the knowledge.

[@newmoonjlp]

I would never have though of pairing crochet cotton with mohair. Mind blown--thanks!

[@CreativityWithStamps]

My sentiment exactly that combo was AMAZING!!!

[@deejcarter2003]

This was extremely informative and I loved all the examples you shared.❤

[@erinneencienzo2657]

thank you so much for sharing!! I've always had trouble picking out the right yarn to use.. this really helps!!💕💕💕

[@littlebigknits]

Nice to see you here! Great informative video!

[@melmakesstuff]

Thank you Selma!! I took a really extended break from podcasting but am very happy to be back :-)

[@Witchclits]

This is exactly what I needed! the realist, I really appreciate this knowledge! I’m also going to re watching and taking mf notes. So glad I found you!

[@xLaceFacex]

Your opening statement alone made me immediately subscribe. ❤

[@KittenBowl1]

This is a great video with lots of great guidance and information! And especially in Covid days (years now..) this really helped me since I can’t visit stores and feel the yarn. Thanks so much!

[@kleostraub]

Returning to this video after watching it about a year ago because it is such a useful way of presenting information! I recently came across a pattern I really want to make, but which calls for 3 strands of mohair held together. I found it so frustrating...but I now may try to substitute 2 of those strands with fingering weight wool, as you've suggested. Thank youu!

[@melmakesstuff]

Thank you Emily!

[@hollygeary4550]

Your swatch gauges were very helpful.

[@a.r.3476]

Thanks. I learned a lot from this video. I'm thinking of pairing a lace weight on hair with VK, or light worsted weight alpaca. I was thinking for a poncho. Do you have any experience with that? The visuals were really useful as well.

[@melmakesstuff]

Glad this was helpful! Pairing mohair and an alpaca yarn is most likely going to make a really drapey fabric, since alpaca yarns tend to drape on their own - for a poncho that might be exactly what you want, depending on the style you're going for. If you want a more structured look, I'd maybe go with a regular wool as opposed to the alpaca.

[@animelover357]

This video is so helpful (great visuals) and super informative! Would love a video on drape.

[@melmakesstuff]

Thank you for the nice feedback! I'll add a video on drape to my list of upcoming projects.

[@suzannescott7724]

This was great thank you! So wonderful for beginner knitters! I started knitting this past March but I’ve already made the city limits sweater and I’m almost done with the Rock-it Tee! I downloaded Joji’s new staple top that’s how I found you when I was looking at the projects and saw your notes leading me here! Thanks so much! Also, I’ve learned that Mohair and Suri? Are not the same. For me, I do better with the Suri sine the Mohair is much more itchy to me. Thanks again!!

[@melmakesstuff]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! You must be a natural to be already knitting garments after only a few months of knitting, that's wonderful!! I haven't tried suri yet myself, but I have heard that it's a nice substitute for folks who have mohair sensitivities. I'll have to try it out :-)

[@LoomKnitLaces]

I loom knit, and have a huge stack of Mohair, knitted a couple of stoles and cowls, but not everyone liked the finished knits. The whole of combining Mohair with a base yarn opened possibilities. Ready to knit my first one combining two yarn.

[@Honeymifffin]

This is so well done and I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@johannarenling443]

This video was so great! I love videos like this. Learning more about how to use different yarns and nor just knitting patterns ❤

[@poppyinajar]

I''d be super interested in a linen video!

[@joanneyoung1081]

Nice informative and very useful video. Thank you. This was a year ago but still helpful in today’s guideline search.

[@Maps3457]

I World really love and appreciate a vid on drape . Thank you !

[@barbarakoldras8569]

Thank you so much for all this info. So helpful. And I LOVE silk mohair:)

[@bonnieh5382]

Would LOVE a video on predicting drape!! This was so clear thank you

[@catherinewithall8344]

Loved your podcast 😊

[@Germaine769]

This is really educational. I just acquired mohair.. Thank you.

[@sc00badive]

Thank you so much for the information. I haven't knitted with mohair yet. I usually tend away from fuzzy stuff but I was thinking about trying it. My question is: I keep hearing people say that their mohair sweaters are pilling and they have to shave them. Aren't they shaving that expensive mohair off? It that's what happens to mohair, why bother? I want a sweater that holds up, and mohair doesn't sound like it's a good bet. If there's a kind of mohair that does hold up, what kind would that be? Thanks for your time.

[@melmakesstuff]

Good question! I have had a tiny bit of pilling in high-friction areas on some of my mohair sweaters, but nothing major. I’ve used a sweater shaver lightly just in the problem areas, and haven’t noticed a change in fluffiness afterwards. The other yarn in the project (the “base” yarn being held with the mohair) might have something to do with it too; it seems like people are most often holding a superwash yarn together with the mohair, and superwash is going to pill to some degree. If you want to give mohair a shot, I’d say try holding it together with a hardy yarn you know you like. I’ve gotten a beautiful effect with mohair held with a nonsuperwash wooly wool, it can make a very light and super warm fabric.

[@bleemenne]

I would love to hear your take on linen and cotton.

[@moirastevenson4567]

I have made a lace scarf with 75% mohair, 20% wool, 5% nylon. The kit it came in with the pattern advises blocking by plunging the scarf in cool water then gently squeezing dry in a towel before blocking with pins. I have never done blocking and am not an experienced knitter! So I was delighted to have succeeded in making the scarf look like the picture on the pattern except a bit fluffier. I am terrified of ruining it but would like it to drape a bit more. Do you think I should risk blocking it as the pattern suggests?? Your advice would be greatly appreciated

[@phoekman8750]

I was also curious about the best way to block silk mohair. Have nearly completed a sweater in silk mohair and am scared to wet block. Did you end up wet blocking your project? If so how did it turn out?

[@moirastevenson4567]

@@phoekman8750 hi Pauline. I ended up spraying the scarf and gently stretching it, laid it flat on a towel to dry. I was too scared to wet it any more than that! It looked fine

[@phoekman8750]

@@moirastevenson4567 Thank you so much for replying! That sounds like a great way to get it done. My project needs a little stretching but I was not confident with soaking the sweater.

[@evanaanhold]

This is wonderful. I've been debating using mohair in a colourwork jumper, but I think I'll bite the bullet. To make sure the colour work still pops, I'll be using a lighter mohair with my lighter wool, and a darker mohair with my darker wool.

[@melmakesstuff]

That will be beautiful!

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Wow! A little late to the party, but this was SO helpful and informative! I'm just dabbling with some mohair I was able to get relatively inexpensively, for me, and I was looking for some tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :)

[@isitsustainable]

So glad i found your channel! Love the content!

[@tracys.5143]

What a helpful, very nicely done video! Thanks!

[@madalinan.1387]

Excellent video, great quality, visuals and audio, and super useful information. Learnt a lot from just this one video. I will now go on and check out what else you have on your channel, as I am wondering if you did end up making that video about drape - I would love to know how to obtain that. I am a fan :)

[@melmakesstuff]

Thank you Madalina! I haven’t made that one yet, got sidelined by a few other life things, but it is definitely still on my to-do list!

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Sooooo helpful 🥰

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Would you say that suri alpaca is as hot as mohair? Being that it’s suggested to use in place of mohair whom are I’m curious how it compares with mohair. Mohair tickles me and is too hot for me I have issues controlling my body temperatures and I don’t want to waste a sweaters quantity of expensive yarn because frogging it I assume would be disastrous. Thanks so much. 😊

[@linda7119]

very helpful and interested in all mohair hints . thanks

[@martinab676]

Excellent video, informative, clear, to the point. I found it quite helpful and well done. Subscribed.

[@lillianshemet9960]

I have a lot to learn,even though I have been knitting a few years.All of your suggested topics sound very informative to me, this mohair podcast was just in time,Iwant to knit a hat for my Grandaughter mixing mohair and Webs Dk merino yarn.Is that a good combination? Thanks.

[@melmakesstuff]

Absolutely, that sounds like a nice combination! With a DK + laceweight mohair I would look for a pattern written for Aran weight yarn - good luck!

[@denisedejose718]

I would love to have a video about linen and cotton yarn! I’m trying to increase he amount of natural fibres in my wardrobe.

[@sandiebailey8152]

Can you tell me about alpaca silk what to add to make it m9re stable and love to kn9w about cotton linnen yarns and garments

[@happy2032]

If anyone happens to know how to find the pattern of the swatch at 6:50 , please send it my way 🙏

[@Enig_Mata]

This is such a helpful video and I appreciate that you show alternatives to cut costs whilst achieving a certain look. I burst out laughing when you said you were pissed that a pattern is out there that requires 3 strands of silk mohair held together. I just saw a sweater pattern being sold by a popular yarn company that calls for EIGHT strands of their yarn held together. How insane is that!

[@melmakesstuff]

I mean… you sort of have to admire how bold that is! 😂😂😂

[@Enig_Mata]

@@melmakesstuff Too funny.

[@mcruz2187]

Very nice summary of what one can do with mohair. Could you please provide name of pattern of the gradient sweater with mohair? Thanks

[@melmakesstuff]

That pattern is the Sorrel sweater by Wool & Pine :-)

[@joycerichards5699]

Hi Did you end up doing a video on draping?? Thx

[@masz10676]

Non super wash vs superwash feels diff? Does it have diff drape?

[@lenavangeluwe4099]

Wow this is actually suuuper great info! I'm a crocheter just dabbling into knitting and I'm not familiar with mohair. Thanks for the vid! I subbed :)

[@agnesadyana7344]

Thank you very much for your sharing. Please do explain with cotton and bamboo. Tks

[@lindakilgore2298]

Got any advice for blocking? Am working a sweater with merino/silk combined with mohair/silk and when I do shawls, I just spray block, but with the sweater, I'd like to wet block but am worried about flattening the mohair.

[@melmakesstuff]

I usually wet block mohair in the same way as regular wool! It definitely looks like a wet dog until it dries, but once it’s dry I just shake it out and it gets nice and fluffy again. You can always try it on your swatch too 😉

[@GrownToCook]

That was excellent, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@sarahlouise9556]

Ohhhh! I know you said you do not want to talk about brands but if you wanted to share the source for undyed mohair combo yarn I would be so grateful.

[@melmakesstuff]

I *think* that one was Lana Grossa Silkhair.

[@dahyunwoo2586]

I need more videos like this!! thanks! I have super washed worsted merino yarns. Would it be good to knit with mohair?

[@melmakesstuff]

Definitely! Superwash yarns will tend to be a little more drapey than non-superwash, but both are beautiful with mohair imo

[@mavimcrobert7131]

Thank you so much the video is very knowledgeable appreciated and most importantly that rock star look loved it ! 🥰

[@3Dhyana]

I’m a beginner. Can mohair simply be knitted alone? I’m thinking of a scarf?

[@melmakesstuff]

Yes, you can certainly knit mohair on its own, but it can be fiddly if you’re using a lightweight/laceweight mohair yarn on its own. A wooden needle can help.

[@carmenlarson9620]

Hi from México City, thank you very much as Hallie O'Donovan very informative and very well explained, bot I have a question du that I only find, here in México Katia Mohair 67%, 30% Poliamida and 3% wool my question is Do you think that these will work for me? Thank you very much for to sheer your Knowles ( I'm sorry my English is no very good)

[@melmakesstuff]

Hi Carmen! Thanks for your question - I think the most important thing is to work with what you have available in your area, so you can definitely use the Katia yarn - if you haven't tried that yarn before, swatching will be useful for you to learn about how the yarn behaves.

[@deanephillips7568]

I’m trying to knit mohair silk alone is this possible or should I use something with it.

[@melmakesstuff]

You can knit with it alone but I would suggest a wooden needle. It can be too slippery to knit comfortably on a metal needle, at least in my experience.

[@haewongracejeong]

Wow this was so helpful for a beginner like me. Thank you!!

[@melmakesstuff]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@kevinbrady8817]

Fn yes! thank you for keeping it real!!

[@aciddominic2628]

I'm a beginner and I bought on a whim mohair lace yarn. It's good to know you could pair it with a base yarn. Can you recomend a beginner cardigan pattern?

[@melmakesstuff]

For beginner cardigan patterns that use mohair, I'd recommend any of the PetiteKnit patterns - they're very clearly written and lots of people have projects on Ravelry that you can refer to. Have fun!

[@rachelcunningham2498]

Great resource for cheaper Mohair is ICE Yarns ! I just bought a bunch from them and was impressed with the quality

[@sashaestyl7272]

but the shipping is expensive, did you bought it on the ice yarn website ?

[@darlenehuber793]

Sasha Estyl. I purchase yarn from ICE yarns frequently, and even with the cost of shipping, which doubles the price of the yarn, it's still a fraction of what I would pay in a store. And seriously, the quality is outstanding! I live in Canada, so the shipping is nothing to sneeze at, but the yarn is still well worth it. Hope this helps.

[@sashaestyl7272]

@@darlenehuber793 thank you

[@CreativityWithStamps]

@@darlenehuber793 I saw a video where the person stated the same thing...that ICE yarns have quality yarns at a fraction of the cost and that shipping is high so to buy larger quantities and still have very low cost per ball of yarn compared to buying elsewhere. For making garments and other projects like blankets which require large yardage of yarn, I think ICE is a wonderful source for buying yarn.

[@14Raine14]

Something that im needing a bit more clarification on 🤔 when you say Superwash, do you mean superwash merino? Or another king of wool? There are soooooo many kinds of wool, merino is one that's very common, soft and the price reflects that. Other breeds of sheep like Finn, are not as soft but still easily worn next to the skin, have nice drape and would do really well with mohair. The term superwash just means that it's been processed to be harder to felt, and if cost is a barrier looking for non superwash wool may help :)

[@melmakesstuff]

Thanks for your comment! When I say superwash, I'm not specifically talking about merino (although that is probably the most common on the market right now), I'm referring to any type of yarn that has been traditionally superwash treated. And agreed - non-superwash can often be less expensive :-)

[@chloeagape4853]

please do a video on drape!!

[@diannbruce9542]

This was super helpful !

[@Piepeschatz]

I loved this video so much its exactly what I needed and I instantly subscribed! Maybe you could help me with this: I want to knit a tight romper kinda thing for summer (short and no sleeves) and I saw a garment from the brand Gimaguas (a top and shorts combo) where they use a mohair, alpaca and polyamide mix. I love the fluffy look and was wondering if I could use a mohair/silk garn with maybe a thin cotton yarn? would that help with mohair being so warm since it would be a summer piece? I am just learning about different yarns etc. but I am so excited to get into it. Thank you in advance :)

[@melmakesstuff]

I would probably avoid using mohair for a summer garment if you're in a climate that gets humid in the summer (mohair and sweat are not a good combo!). If your summers are a bit lower in temperature, pairing mohair with a cotton yarn will definitely keep you a bit cooler than pairing it with a wool, but it's still likely to be a rather warm garment. Before you go all the way with knitting a mohair romper, I'd make a swatch and keep it next to skin for a day, either under a bra strap or maybe your waistband, and see how that feels, if you get itchy or sweaty at all.

[@Piepeschatz]

@@melmakesstuff thank you so much for your reply! :) I have actually done a lot more research the past few days and I think I have decided on using a merino yarn paired with a lace-weight fluffy alpaca one. Similar look I hope, no itch and hopefully a bit less warm since I read merino and alpaca are better at temperature regulation in heat. But if its still too much I'll just have something nice to wear as a layer in winter I guess haha Hope you have a great day!

[@diyangeluk]

Mel you are such a beautiful wise angel. I more than appreciate all of your videos..great talent and knowledge..MERRY XMAS 💓 Also pls what is the name of the round yarn that you are using on your lovely cable top?

[@melmakesstuff]

Merry Xmas to you too, hope you had a good one! The main yarn in the pink sweater was (I think) Quince & Co Lark. Something like Cascade 220 would be a good substitute too 💙

[@diyangeluk]

@@melmakesstuff Thank you 🙏

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

Best mohair is NOT commercial as it usually has nylon added and that is not a great thing to add to beautiful mohair. It is also mostly also made from adult goats and that can make it scratchy. Get it from an angora goat breeder who sends it off for processing . It will be much cheaper and you can get kid and yearling as well as naturally colored mohair. The adult from this source is also more likely to be fine into adult so will be incredibly warm, comfortable and not scratchy like commercial mohair. If you are a spinner you can also get it raw, in washed locks or processed into roving. This will cut down your cost considerably. Kid mohair especially @100% or blended with silk is a gorgeous fiber. Mohair is 4x warmer than wool so a lacy shawl in kid will be lovely, very warm and cosy. Check out local goat farmers and when the shows and festivals start again, it is a lot of fun to check them out to find wonderful local sources of beautiful natural fiber and yarns especially kid mohair. Never blend it with superwash. Superwash is coated and the same plastic used for the coating as is used to make synthetic or acrylic yarns so it is basically expensive synthetic that no longer has any of the benefits of wool. If you must blend it then use 100% fine wool like merino to retain the loft and drape and no itch qualities.

[@melmakesstuff]

Lots of great info here, thanks for your comment Dianne! Especially love the idea of sourcing some natural colored mohair. We can agree to disagree on the idea of holding mohair and superwash yarn together - I think this is more a matter of personal preference, not something I would tell others never to do, although I understand where you are coming from. Superwash and non-superwash yarns can give different results in terms of drape especially, and some folks may prefer superwash for a variety of reasons. For those with very valid concerns about the environmental impact of using traditionally superwashed yarn, there are a number of companies working on eco-friendly superwash methods (O Wool, Swans Island, likely others at this point), so we’ll continue to see more of those options appearing on the market.

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