Mohair and mohair-silk yarn

Mohair is the fleece of the Angora goat, a breed named after Ankara, where it was first kept. The fibre is long, smooth and lustrous, and the fabric knit from it wears a soft veil of ends known as the halo. Mohair is strong, elastic and hardly creases; it takes dye deep and even, so the colours look rich but natural. That mix of shine and stamina is why it has always been priced above ordinary sheep wool. All our mohair lines are collected in the mohair category.

Warm in winter, workable in summer

The same open structure that holds warmth in December keeps mohair comfortable in July: the fibre absorbs moisture and stays breathable, so a loose mohair layer is not only a winter story. If you are planning warm-weather knitting, the summer yarn guide shows what works beside mohair.

Kid mohair and the role of silk

Kid mohair is the first clip from a young goat, usually before six months: thinner, softer and gentler than the fibre of adult animals. Mohair fibres themselves are smooth and slippery, so a pure mohair thread is fragile and tiring for the hands. That is why silk is the classic partner: it gives the thread a strong core, keeps the shine and adds a touch of coolness.

A mohair-silk fabric looks airy, almost transparent, yet insulates like a much denser knit. The long pile also behaves better knit in a single strand rather than doubled, so the halo is not crushed inside the fabric.

Kremke Silky Kid RMS

The line to start with. Kremke Silky Kid RMS pairs 72% mohair with 28% silk, 210 m on a 25 g ball, and comes in 45 colours, from bright to quiet pastels. Being a lace-weight yarn, it goes far: a large shawl takes only a couple of balls. It also earns its keep held together with wool, cotton or silk: the mohair adds fluff and warmth while the base yarn does the structural work. For two-tone, marled fabric there is a sibling line, Kremke MARLED Silky Kid, on the same 25 g unit.

Five mohair lines we stock

Two more laceweights round out the row: Pro Lana Kid Seta, 70% mohair and 30% silk at 210 m per 25 g, and Mayflower Super Kid Silk, 76% mohair and 24% silk at 195 m per 25 g, for the maximum halo.

Care

Mohair likes a gentle hand wash, no wringing and no tumble drying. Let the piece dry flat and comb the halo back with a wide comb if it mats. Exact care differs from line to line, so let the ball band have the last word.

Colour out of stock or not quite right? Find a substitute by composition and meterage.