YARN CHOICE & maintenance - Tips & tricks 🀎

There are many different types of mohair, from the thinnest like Kid Silk, to thicker like Tjukk Mohair / Rauma Garn, and many tips for maintaining knitwear. Here are my best tips:

Part 1. Overview of yarn varieties available on the market that can fit into my patterns.

Part 2. Maintenance tips.

PART 1 - YARN TIPS β—€

  • Cashmere Dreams - Long Yarn

    Cashmere Dreams from Lang Yarns combines cashmere and silk. Two fibers that are combined to a heavenly quality! Perfect as a companion thread, but stands steady on its own on needles 3.0 and 3.5. Tip: combine two threads for needle no. 7.

    Buy from Mrs. Kvist 

  • Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk

    Drops Brushed
    Alpaca Silk     (with double
    thread) – Although not pure mohair, this yarn is a blend of alpaca
    and silk which gives a soft and light texture, very similar to mohair. Knitted with double
    thread fits well on needle no. 7 and gives a rich, luxurious result.

    Buy yarn at Garnius 

  • Tilia / DROPS

    Tilia
    (with double thread) – This is a classic mohair yarn from Filcolana that consists of
    of mohair and silk. It is quite thin, but by using double thread you can
    achieve the correct thickness for needle no. 7. This gives a light, airy garment with a
    beautiful shine from the silk.

    Buy yarn at Garntopia 

  • Isager Silk Mohair

    Isager Silk
    Mohair     (with double thread) – Isager Silk
    Mohair is an exclusive mohair and silk yarn that gives a light, fluffy texture.
    Using double thread, it works well on needle number 7 and gives a nice and
    rich surface.

    Buy yarn at HillesvΓ₯g 

  • Fluff / HipKnitShop

    Fluff mohair – The perfect match of mohair and merino wool. Chunky, lovely yarn. Ideal yarn for thick needles, and soft to wear.

    Gives a delicate and fluffy result. The mohair yarn is soft, silky and airy. Keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Perfect in combination with merino wool.

    Buy yarn HipKnitShop 

  • Hip Wool

    100% Peruvian highland wool. Easy to knit with. Super soft and airy yarn.

    Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants a wonderful knitting experience.

    17 sts = 10 cm on 6 mm knitting needles.

    Buy yarn 

  • Kos / Sandnes Yarn

    Sandnes Yarn
    Cosy     – A fluffy and light
    alpaca-mohair yarn that gives an airy and soft garment. Recommended needle size is
    often 5-7, but can work fine on needle no. 7 for a slightly looser texture.

    Buy yarn 

  • Melody / Drops

    Melody – A fluffy and light yarn made from a blend of alpaca and wool.
    It gives a soft and luxurious feel, and is often recommended for needles 7-8. Perfect
    for sweaters and accessories where you want a light, mohair-like look.

    Buy the yarn at Garnius 

  • Peacock in Paris / House of Yarn

    Peacock in Paris is an exclusive brushed mohair yarn, which creates light and airy garments.

    Buy the yarn at Garnius 

  • Puno / Rauma Yarn

    A soft blowyarn in baby alpaca that creates light and airy garments, and is very soft and comfortable to wear. Puno is thicker than Puno Petit, and is therefore faster to knit with. However, both are great for sweaters, dresses, cardigans and other nice everyday garments.

    Buy Puno at Rauma yarn 
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PART 2 - WASHING & MAINTENANCE β—€

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  • 🧺 How to care for wool and mohair

    Wool and mohair are natural materials
    that both warm and breathe – and with proper care they stay looking good for many years
    years. Here are my best tips for how to take care of these exclusive
    the materials.

  • 🌬️ 1. Air instead of washing

    Wool and mohair have natural
    self-cleaning properties. This means you rarely need to wash them. Instead:

    - Hang the garment out to air after use ,
    preferably outside or in a well-ventilated room.

    - Avoid direct sunlight and rain - fresh air
    is all that is needed.

    - Airing removes odors and freshens up
    the fibers without wear.

  • 🧼 2. Gentle washing when needed

    When washing is necessary, we recommend
    we:

    - Hand wash in cold or lukewarm water (max 30 Β°C),
    or

    - Machine wash on wool program with low spin.

    - Use a mild wool detergent without
    Enzymes     – regular detergent can break down the fibers.

    Tip: Do not leave the garment soaking for long periods of time – short contact with water is
    best.

  • 🧺 3. Don't rub or twist – squeeze gently

    Wool and mohair cannot withstand rough conditions.
    treatment:

    - When hand washing: move the garment gently in
    the water – do not rub.

    - Rinse in cold water and squeeze out the water
    with your hands.

    - Roll the garment in a towel and squeeze.
    Squeeze out excess water     – never twist or turn.

  • 🧡 4. Dry flat and reshape the garment

    After washing, proper drying is
    crucial:

    - Lay the garment flat on a dry towel.

    - Gently shape it back into its shape
    original shape.

    - Let it dry at room temperature , without
    heat or direct sunlight.

    - Do not use a dryer – it may shrink.
    and destroy the fibers.

  • πŸ‘• 5. Store with care

    Proper storage gives the garments
    longer life:

    - Board
    the garment neatly and place it in a drawer or on a shelf – do not hang it,
    then it may lose its shape.

    - For seasonal storage , use a tight bag.
    or box.

    - Feel free to include a lavender bag or cedar block that holds
    moths away.

  • 🐐 6. Tips for mohair

    Mohair is extra soft and
    luxurious, but also a little more delicate:

    - It may be a bit noisy at first – this is
    normal and will decrease.

    - Use a mohair brush or a
    Lint remover     with a light hand to keep the surface neat.

    - Avoid friction from bags or rough surfaces
    jackets that can damage the fibers.

  • πŸ’‘ Extra tips

    Is the garment wrinkled?

    - Hang it up.
    bathe     under a hot shower or steam gently with an iron (low heat,
    use steam and a piece of cloth in between).

    - Avoid perfume , deodorant or hairspray
    directly on the garment – ​​it may stain.

    - Remove stains carefully with a damp cloth.
    cloth and a little wool soap – never rub.

  • ♻️ A sustainable choice

    By taking good care of your wool and
    mohair garments, you extend their lifespan and reduce the need for new clothes. It is
    good for both your wallet and the environment 🌿

    Questions about
    maintenance?     Please feel free to
    Contact me – I can help you with tips and advice!

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