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Mar 01, 2010
100% Mohair, Kid and Superkid, Classic Mohair Yarns
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• Mohair is a yarn made of the Angora Goat hair. Angora Goats are one of the oldest animals known to man. Their native lands are South Africa, Western Asia, Turkey, and neighbouring countries. Mohair is s durable, light and warm. As it is known, it is 2.5 times as strong as wool. It can be used in production of linings, pile fabrics, suitings, upholstery fabrics, braids, dress materials, felt hats, and sweaters. It is also popular material to make teddy bears. Some mohair has cotton warp and mohair filling, it's called brilliantine.
• Wikipedia about Mohair:
The word "mohair" was adopted into English before 1570 from the Arabic "mukhayyar", a type of haircloth, literally 'choice', from "khayyara", 'he chose'. Mohair should not be confused with the fur from the angora rabbit, which is called angora.
During World War II, U.S. soldiers wore uniforms made of wool. Worried that domestic producers could not supply enough for future wars, Congress enacted loan and price support programs for wool and mohair in 1954. Despite these programs, wool and mohair production declined. Nevertheless, the US government continued to provide subsidies to mohair producers until 1994. As of 2002, mohair producers were still able to receive special assistance loans from the government.
• Did you know? The term "mohair" is often used to describe a type of material used for the folding roof on convertible cars, however in this sense it has no connection with the term's more traditional usage. In these circumstances mohair refers to a form of denim-like canvas.
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, Lana Grossa
Chiara, Lana Grossa
Luxury Mohair, King Cole
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Mohair Classic, Lang
Mohair Luxe, Lang
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If you are mohair sensitive: • Brushed Suri Alpaca, The AYCo. • Alpaca Superlight, Lang |
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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 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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MOHAIR CLASSIC by Lang FIBRE: 70% Kid Mohair, 30% New Wool YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 14 rows NEEDLES: 5 - 6 mm (US No.8-9) LENGTH: approx. 55 m / 61 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy
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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 5/5.5 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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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 |
