Mohair is known for its halo — a soft, fuzzy bloom that forms as the fiber's long strands work loose from the yarn. This collection ranges from featherlight lace-weight mohair-silk blends to sturdier worsted and aran mohair/wool yarns, so there's a base here whether you want that classic fuzzy shawl look or a warmer, more structured blend for outerwear.
Mohair comes from Angora goats and is prized for being warm relative to its weight, with a natural sheen and a distinctive halo effect that develops as the fiber blooms after knitting. "Kid mohair" comes from a young goat's first shearing and is generally softer and finer than mohair from an older animal, which tends to be used in heavier, more durable yarns.
Many of the finer mohair yarns in this collection — especially the laceweight silk-mohair blends — are designed to be held together with a heavier base yarn rather than knit alone. This adds the halo and extra warmth to a project without changing the overall gauge much, and it's a common technique for adding subtle color or texture to a solid-color garment. The heavier mohair-wool blends in this collection, by contrast, are typically knit on their own and are meant for warm outerwear, sweaters, and accessories rather than layering.
About 40% of the yarns in this collection contain wool alongside mohair, which adds structure and elasticity that pure mohair doesn't have on its own. Mohair fiber itself has minimal give, so wool or nylon content in a blend affects both how the yarn knits and how the finished piece holds its shape. Care varies significantly by blend — most mohair yarns need hand washing regardless of what they're blended with, so check the individual product page before laundering.
Frequently asked questions
Do I knit mohair yarn alone or with another yarn?
It depends on the yarn. Fine lace-weight mohair-silk blends are often held together with a heavier base yarn to add halo and warmth without changing gauge much, while heavier mohair-wool blends are usually knit on their own.
Is mohair itchy?
It can have a different feel than wool since mohair's scales are less developed, but softness varies significantly by grade — kid mohair is generally much softer than standard mohair. Personal sensitivity still varies.
What does it mean that mohair yarn has a "halo"?
It refers to the soft, fuzzy bloom that develops as the long mohair fibers work loose from the yarn's twist, usually after the first wash or with wear. This is a defining characteristic of mohair and part of why it's used for shawls and lace projects.
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