Malabrigo Mohair
Discover warmth and beauty with Malabrigo Mohair. This blend of mohair and silk offers a distinctive marled fabric, perfect for cosy projects and creative exploration.
Imagine your craft projects wrapped in warmth and airy elegance. With Malabrigo Mohair, your creativity can soar. No more settling for yarns that fall short of your vision. This dreamy blend brings softness, sheen, and that perfect halo effect to every stitch, helping your ideas shine just as you imagined them.
This exquisite blend of 72% mohair and 28% silk offers a unique texture and colour depth that makes every project special. .Use it on its own or hold it with another strand of yarn (or two). Whether you're crafting a shawl or a lightweight garment, this yarn transforms your creations into something extraordinary, empowering you with ease and style.
Once you start using Malabrigo Mohair, a new world of artistic possibilities opens up. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of achieving unique, beautiful results with the marled fabric effect, all while experiencing the softness and warmth in your hands and heart. Elevate your fibre art and let Malabrigo Mohair lead your creativity to new heights.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Luxurious blend of mohair and silk for a unique texture
- Perfect for lace, shawls, scarves, and lightweight garments
- Easy to mix and match colours for distinctive marled effects
- Works well double-stranded for added warmth and texture
- Light and airy yarn enhances creative design possibilities
1 x 25g Malabrigo Mohair yarn
- Yarn Weight: Lace (2 ply)
- Yarn Construction/Ply: Single Ply
- Yardage/Meters: 229 yards (210 meters)
- Skein Weight: 25 grams
- Needle Size: US 3 - 8 OR 3.25 - 5 mm
- Hook Size: US B-1 to E4 or 2,0-3,5 mm
- Content: 72% Mohair, 28% Silk
- Care: Hand Wash, cold water, dry flat
Malabrigo Mohair is made of 72% mohair and 28% silk, creating a blend that is lightweight, airy, and luxurious. The mohair adds softness and a subtle halo, while the silk provides strength, sheen, and drape, making this yarn perfect for delicate and elegant projects.
Each 25g skein contains approximately 229 yards (210 meters) of lace-weight yarn. This generous yardage makes it ideal for lacework, layering projects, and pairing with other yarns for a soft, fluffy effect.
The recommended needle sizes are US 3–8 (3.25–5mm) for knitting, while crochet hooks should range from US B-1 to E-4 (2–3.5mm). Smaller sizes create a denser fabric, while larger needles/hooks enhance the light, airy qualities of the yarn.
To preserve its delicate fibres and sheen, hand wash in cold water with mild detergent or wool wash. Avoid wringing or excessive agitation to prevent felting. Lay flat to dry on a towel to maintain the item's shape and texture.
Malabrigo Mohair is ideal for lightweight and airy projects, such as lace shawls, scarves, elegant wraps, delicate garments, and layering pieces. It can also be held double with other yarns to add halo and warmth to sweaters and accessories.
Yes, because Malabrigo Mohair is hand-dyed, there may be subtle or dramatic variations between skeins and dye lots. It’s recommended to purchase enough yarn for a project at once and alternate skeins every few rows for a blended, consistent look.
Yes, it pairs beautifully with fingering-weight, DK, or worsted yarns to create a marled effect or enhance the texture and warmth of a project. Holding it together with another yarn adds a soft halo and subtle sheen, giving projects a luxurious, high-end finish.
Yes, the mohair used in Malabrigo yarns is sourced from an ethically compliant, biodiversity-friendly mill in South Africa. Malabrigo is committed to sustainable and humane wool sourcing, ensuring high-quality fiber with minimal environmental impact.
Malabrigo Mohair has a single-ply, slightly felted texture with a gentle twist, creating a light and fluffy feel. The silk content adds a smoothness and drape, while the mohair fibres create a halo effect that softens stitch definition.
Since this yarn is hand-dyed, colours may vary between skeins. It’s best to alternate skeins every few rows to create a harmonised colour transition in large projects. Additionally, mohair’s fine, airy nature can make it slippery on some needles, so using wood or bamboo needles may provide better control.
