Önling No 16: Lambswool and mohair · Soft and rustic

Elevate your knitting projects with the exquisite Önling No 16, a yarn that beautifully marries the rustic charm of tweed with the luxurious softness of mohair. This light worsted weight yarn offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and luxurious comfort, all while supporting responsible European production.

Key features:

• Composition: 70% fine lambswool (australia), 30% mohair (south africa)
• Weight: light worsted
• Yardage: 329 yards (300 meters) per 75g cone
• Recommended needle size: US 4-7 (3.5 - 4.5 mm)
• Gauge: 28 sts = 10 cm (US 4 /3.5mm needles); 23 sts = 10 cm (US 7 /4.5mm needles)

DNA of the yarn: Lambswool from Australia and mohair from South Africa. Produced in ireland, supporting responsible manufacturing and traditional knitting heritage.

The Önling No 16 Experience:
Önling no 16 offers a unique knitting experience, delivering a perfectly mottled, tweed-like appearance that adds character to your projects. As you work with this versatile yarn, you'll find it ideal for creating cozy sweaters, classic cardigans, soft shawls, and stylish accessories. The magic doesn't stop at the final stitch - after the first soak / wash, your finished garment evolves, becoming even softer and more comfortable.

For those seeking extra versatility, try blending Önling no 16 with Önling no 10 to achieve an incredibly soft, light, and durable fabric. Whether you're crafting warm wraps, textured accessories, or any project that calls for a rustic look with a luxuriously soft feel, Önling no 16 delivers a perfect balance of classic tweed aesthetic and modern comfort.

Yarn on cones:
This yarn is spun on a cone and it's a good idea to keep it on a yarn holder when knitting to prevent it from rolling around. For best results, soak the finished knitted garment in lukewarm water for about 2 hours to allow the yarn to open up and become even more soft and lovely.

NOTE: The yarn is spun from a single thread and has have a tendency to twist a bit, and therefore we do not recommend that you use this yarn for stockinette knitting in the round. The yarn does not twist if you knit stockinette back and forth.

What can I knit in Önling No 16:
See Knitting patterns with Önling No 16
See Knitting kits for Önling No 16. 

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.