Mohair

Mohair Yarn – Perfect for Creating Knitted Masterpieces

You’ve probably admired garments made from mohair yarn - lightweight, airy, fluffy, and incredibly warm. Mohair yarn rightly deserves its place of honor among yarn varieties for its unique properties. Today, let’s delve deeper into the magic of mohair yarn.

History of Mohair

Mohair yarn first appeared in Turkey, in a small town named Angora, home to the goats of the same name. These goats produce the precious wool that makes mohair yarn so special. Over time, this wool began to be exported worldwide, and today you can still find high-quality mohair yarn from Turkish raw materials. Many major mohair manufacturers remain based in Turkey.

Types of Mohair Yarn

• Kid Mohair – soft, delicate wool from young goats (up to 6 months old). It's considered the most luxurious type due to its softness and fineness. An elite category known as Super Kid Mohair offers an even finer, softer fiber, produced in limited quantities and frequently used in premium yarn blends, such as Italian silk mohair, ideal for shawls and lightweight sweaters.
• Goating Mohair – slightly thicker wool from younger goats. This yarn is stronger and thicker, ideal for warm sweaters, dresses, blankets, and even doll hair.
• Adult Mohair – durable, thick wool from mature goats with a coarser texture, primarily used in outerwear.

Unique Benefits of Mohair Yarn – The 8 Wonders of Mohair

It's uncommon to find 100% angora goat wool due to its labor-intensive processing. However, blended mohair yarn is readily available, including at the online yarn store Sakwoyag. Mohair yarn boasts several remarkable qualities:

• Variety of Colors: Mohair wool dyes exceptionally well, offering vibrant and diverse shades.
• Thin Yet Strong: Mohair yarn is impressively durable, ensuring practicality and long-lasting wear.
• Elasticity and Resilience: Mohair yarn maintains its shape beautifully, even after multiple washes.
• Pliable and Flexible: Thanks to these properties, mohair yarn is popular for making toys and doll hair.
• Subtle Shine: Mohair yarn has a refined sheen, indicating its premium quality without being overpowering.
• Fluffy Texture: The cloud-like fuzz not only creates a beautiful halo effect but also provides exceptional warmth.
• Comfortable All-Year-Round: Excellent breathability means mohair garments are warm in winter and cool in summer.
• Resistant to Wrinkling, Fire, and Fading: Mohair yarn maintains its appearance and quality over time, making it truly remarkable.

The only notable drawback of mohair yarn is its price. However, the cost of premium Italian mohair is fully justified by its outstanding quality. Knitters enthusiastically recommend Kid Mohair for crafting stunningly delicate dresses, shawls, and scarves.

Caring for Mohair Garments

Knitting with mohair is straightforward, pairing beautifully with almost any other yarn to add strength, warmth, and softness. Mohair yarn can be knitted by hand or machine (especially cone mohair yarn). Care, however, must be gentle. Wash mohair garments using the wool cycle and wool-friendly detergents. A hair conditioner can further soften the fibers, creating a divine softness. Always dry mohair items horizontally to prevent stretching and maintain their shape.

Buy Mohair Yarn Online at sakwoyag.com.ua

Explore the fine mohair yarn selection at our online store. Sakwoyag regularly updates its mohair collection with premium Italian mohair yarns in various colors and blends. Choosing and buying mohair yarn is simple and always rewarding—it guarantees successful projects for every creative knitter. All you need now is inspiration for your next masterpiece!