Önling No 10 Silk Mohair: Luxurious lightness for exquisite knits
Indulge in the ethereal softness of Önling No 10 Silk Mohair, a premium yarn that elevates your knitting projects to new heights of luxury. This ultra-light and delicate blend combines 70% mohair with 30% silk, creating a yarn that's as warm as it is weightless.
Key Features:
- Composition: 70% mohair, 30% silk
- Weight: Fingering/Lace
- Yardage: 230 yards (210 meters) per 25g. (sold in balls of 25 gr.)
- Recommended needle size: US 4-6 (3.5 to 4 mm)
- Gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles
The DNA of the yarn: Cruelty-free mohair from South Africa and silk from India and China. The yarn is produced in Italy, supporting European craftsmanship
Önling No 10 showcases the best qualities of mohair, often called a "diamond fiber" for its unique warmth-to-weight ratio. This yarn keeps you cozy while maintaining an airy, gossamer-like texture. Perfect for creating ethereal shawls, luxurious sweaters, or adding a halo effect to other yarns in your stash.
Responsibly produced: Our commitment to quality extends beyond the yarn itself. Önling No 10 is crafted with care:
- Oeko-Tex 100 standard compliance for chemical safety.
Read more about Oeko-Tex here - Manufacturer participates in Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) program.
Read more about ZDHC here
Versatility in Design: Önling No 10 is compatible with patterns calling for similar silk mohair blends from brands like Isager and Mohair by Canard, offering you endless possibilities for your next project.
Experience the luxury of Önling No 10 Silk Mohair – where softness meets responsible production, resulting in a yarn that's truly a pleasure to knit and wear.
For inspiration see:
Knitting Patterns for Silk Mohair here, or find a
Knitting Kit with pattern and matching Silk Mohair here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.