Knitting Yarns
The mohair yarns are all spun using the fine, lustrous mohair from our much-loved Angora goats. We only use the finest, softest kid and mohair from the young goats for the knitting yarns. The mohair is un- brushed, does not shed and can be knitted to any normal 4ply, double knitting or Aran pattern. (The Aran works best on a 4.5mm. needle). Obviously it is a good idea to check your tension.
The yarns are returned from the mill in 100gram hanks, which I wash and carefully hand dye in kilo batches in a large range of colours, (about 48 at the moment). Each dye lot is unique and exact matches cannot be guaranteed. It is important to order enough to finish a project. I will always take back unused skeins in good condition provided that they are accompanied by a dye lot number. All the yarns can be dyed in any colour off the shade card although different yarns take up the dye differently. Hand dyed yarns are usually slightly shaded, giving a softer look to the knitting. It is a good idea to wind two balls from the same skein. Knit two rows from one ball, then two rows from the other. This will balance any shading in the yarn.
Prices. All yarns are in 100-gram skeins.
Pure Kid Mohair 4 ply equivalent. Approximate length 380 m. - £8.50.
Pure Kid Mohair DK. Approximate length 220m. - £8.50
Young Goat Mohair DK with 10% Blue Faced Leicester Wool. Approximate length 200m-£7.50.
Light Aran. Young Goat Mohair with 30% Blue Faced Leicester Wool. Approximate length 175m - £6.00.
Please send £3.50 for the shade card and samples.
Hand Spun Yarns – The ultimate in luxury. These are spun to order in the studio, usually to double knit weight.
Pure Kid Mohair. This is the most lustrous yarn. Superbly soft and hard wearing. £15.00 for 100grams.
Other alternatives could be - Natural coloured wools, camel down, alpaca, silk, bamboo and many more. These can be spun pure or blended to create a yarn especially for you. Prices range from £10.00 to £20.00 for 100 grams. Please telephone to discuss your requirements.
We also have knit kits for a few sweaters, hats and lacy scarves. See the hand knits page for details.
