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February 4, 2012
100% Mohair (Angora Goat), Superkid and Kid Mohair
Classic and Luxe Mohair Blends
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The word "mohair" was adopted into English before 1570 from the Arabic "mukhayar", a type of haircloth, literally "choice", and stated to mean "select choice", "silky goat-skin cloth" or "hair cloth". - Reference: Wikipedia. Angora goats are one of the oldest animals known to man. In 1853 mohair spinning began in England. Angora goats arrived in the USA around 1849. Now, their native lands are South Africa, Western Asia, Turkey, and neighbouring countries. Mohair should not be confused with the fur from the angora rabbit, which is called angora.
Mohair, a product of Angora goats, is a long, slick fiber that is difficult to spin because of its smoothness. For centuries, mohair has been regarded as one of the most luxurious and best quality fibres. The Angora goat’s fibre grow continuously and do not moult. "Mohair is characterised by excellent lustre, durability, elasticity, resilience, resistance to soiling, soil shedding, setting, strength, abrasion resistance, draping, moisture and perspiration absorption and release, insulation, comfort and pleasing handle, and by low flammability, felting and pilling. Its good insulation makes mohair fabrics light-weight and warm in winter and comfortably cool in summer, which is also a function of the fabric and garment construction." - Reference: Robert R. Franck "Silk, Mohair, Cashmere, and Otehr Luxury Fibers". The grades of mohair vary in different countries. In general, the best quality mohair is produced from the fleece of kid goats under six months old.
As it is known, mohair (as well as camel hair) is the world's strongest natural fiber - it is 2.5 times stronger than wool. It can be used in production of linings, pile fabrics, suitings, upholstery fabrics, braids, dress materials, hats, and sweaters. It is also a popular material to make teddy bears. Some mohairs have cotton warp and mohair filling. This is called brilliantine (fake mohair).
Today, most North American mohair fiber comes from Texas, where the majority of Angora goats are raised. Mohair yarn is mostly produced in fine brushed and looped varieties. South Africa is the world's home of the mohair industry, where you can visit International mohair summits and have an opportunity to be invited to the International mohair trade shows, National flock & fleece competitions, National ram breeders championships, and other world-class entertainments. Mohair is also produced in Turkey, Argentina, Lesotho, Australia, and New Zealand.
AMBER » by Kim Hargreaves. An enchanted collection of garments with an air of self assured style - from cozy and snug to sleek and elegant - carrying with them a wealth of texture, from delicate lace to glorious cables, inspired by mythical potions of luscious berries, herbs and spices. Half of the designs is knitted using mohair yarns and mohair blends with silk and other fibers (sizes from XS to XXL). Samples:1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 © Kim Hargreaves |
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Babykid Uni & Print, Lana Grossa
Chiara, Lana Grossa
Dancing con Lurex, Manos Artesanas
Dancing Queen, Manos Artesanas
Ingenua, Katia
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Kidluxe, Estelle
Luxury Mohair, King Cole
Mohair Luxe, Lang
Park Avenue, Katia
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MOHAIR LUXE by Lang FIBRE: 77% Superkid Mohair, 23% Silk YARN WEIGHT: Lace TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 36 rows NEEDLES: 3 - 3.5 mm (US No.2-4) LENGTH: approx. 175 m / 189 yds BALL WEIGHT: 25g * hand wash | made in Italy 
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BABYKID Uni & Print by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 60% Superkid Mohair, 40% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 19 sts / 27 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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KIDLUXE by Estelle FIBRE: 78% Kid Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts / 22 rows NEEDLES: 5 - 5.5 mm (US No.8-9) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 218 yds BALL WEIGHT: 100g * hand wash | made in South Africa |
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CHIARA by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 20% Superkid Mohair, 70% Rayon, 10% Polyester YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 25 sts / 30 rows NEEDLES: recommended 4 - 4.5 mm (US No.6-7) LENGTH: approx. 190 m / 212 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * machine wash | made in Italy |
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INGENUA by Lanas Katia FIBRE: 78% Mohair, 9% Wool, 13% Polyamide YARN WEIGHT: Chunky TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts / 20 rows NEEDLES: recommended 5 mm (US No.8) LENGTH: approx. 140 m / 152 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Spain |
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LUXURY MOHAIR by King Cole FIBRE: 78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon YARN WEIGHT: Bulky or Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts/ 20 rows on 5 mm needles, 22 sts / 28 rows on 4.25 mm NEEDLES: recommended 5 - 6 mm (US No.8-10) LENGTH: approx. 101 m / 112 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in England |
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PARK AVENUE by Katia FIBRE: 28% Kid Mohair, 37% Acrylic, 35% Polyamide YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): n/a NEEDLES: 4.5 mm (US No. 7) LENGTH: 12.5 m / 17 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 75 gr * hand wash | made in Spain |
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DANCING CON LUREX by Manos Artesanas FIBRE: 75% Mohair, 24% Wool, 1% Lurex YARN WEIGHT: Polar TENSION: 10x10 (4"): 8 sts / 10 rows NEEDLES: 12 mm (US No. 17) LENGTH: approx. 56 m / 62 yards BALL WEIGHT: 135 g * hand wash | made in Argentina |
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DANCING QUEEN by Manos Artesanas FIBRE: 75% Mohair, 25% Wool YARN WEIGHT: Polar TENSION: 10x10 (4"): 8 sts / 10 rows NEEDLES: 12 mm (US No. 17) LENGTH: approx. 50 m / 56 yards BALL WEIGHT: 150 g * hand wash | made in Argentina |
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