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Natural fibre · Animal fibre

Mohair

A lustrous halo fibre from angora goats — glamorous, and unforgiving of frogging.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Fibers

Definition

Mohair yarn is spun from angora goat hair, with long fibres that stand out from the strand as a visible halo.

Overview

The halo softens stitch definition, which is why mohair suits open lace and simple stitches rather than texture work.

It grips itself, so undoing rows is difficult — practise the pattern in a plain yarn first.

Characteristics

  • Bright halo
  • Very warm
  • Obscures stitch detail
  • Hard to unravel

Typical uses

  • Lace shawls
  • Statement cardigans
  • Cowls
  • Faux-fur trims
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