Tynn Silk Mohair

Tynn Silk Mohair from the Norwegian company Sandnes Garn is a lace-weight blend of 57% mohair, 28% silk and 15% wool, with 231 yards (211 meters) in each 25-gram ball. It's light and airy, with the soft halo that mohair is loved for.

On its own it makes sheer, floaty fabrics. Held together with another yarn, it adds a fuzzy glow, deepens color and softens the look of every stitch. That's why it turns up in so many modern sweater patterns: one strand can turn a plain base yarn into something with depth and texture.

It suits knitters who like to experiment with combinations, and anyone looking for warm accessories that weigh almost nothing.

Best for

• Held double with a DK or fingering base for sweaters
• Sheer, airy scarves and stoles
• Adding a halo and color depth to plain knits
• Light, warm layers that pack small

Working with it

The listing gives a wide range of US 2.5–8 needles and 4.5–6 stitches per inch, which reflects how differently this yarn is used, alone or with a partner. Mohair is hard to rip back, so swatch first, work slowly through tricky sections, and use a lifeline in lace. Pairing it with a smooth wool such as Double Sunday is a common approach. Our mohair guide explains how to choose a combination and live with the fuzz.

Care

The merchant lists it as hand wash. Soak gently in cool water with a wool wash, avoid rubbing, then press out the water in a towel and dry flat. Once dry, a gentle shake revives the halo.