Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair - Mohair and Silk Yarn

Questions about Soft Silk Mohair Yarn

What can I make with Soft Silk Mohair Yarn?

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair has a delicate, airy texture and a gentle sheen. Use it to create light knits or hold it together with another yarn to add a soft halo.

What is this yarn made from?

70% mohair, 30% silk.

What weight and length does it come in?

The supplied yarn weight is 25 g, with approximately 225 m. Use the length as well as the weight when comparing yarns.

Which needle size should I use?

Choose needles for your pattern and the fabric you want. If this is held with another yarn, use the needle size and gauge for the combined strands.

Can I substitute this for the yarn in my pattern?

Compare fibre, texture and length, then swatch to match the pattern’s gauge. A similar thickness alone does not guarantee the same result.

How do I work out how much yarn to order?

For a single-strand project, divide the pattern’s total required metres by 225 m and round up to a whole number of units. If you are changing yarns or holding strands together, recalculate the total length and check gauge.

How should I wash the finished piece?

Hand wash in cool water.

Can I hold it together with another yarn?

Use a pattern designed for the combined strands, or swatch first to check the gauge and feel. Holding yarns together changes the fabric and the amount you need. Follow the most delicate yarn’s care instructions.

Should I buy the full project quantity at once?

Plan the full quantity before ordering. The same shade code can look slightly different across dye batches, so check the lot numbers on the labels. A later purchase may come from a different batch.

How do I choose a shade from the photos?

Choose a shade of Soft Silk Mohair Yarn by its name and code. Screen settings and lighting can change how the colour appears; keep the code when checking or reordering your chosen shade.