Knitting pattern for Molly Mohair Tee in Önling No 10 silk mohair, with colorful stripes.

Molly is our new colorful t-shirt – a lovely, no-frills raglan top with gorgeous stripes. This model is worked in 2 strands of Önling No 10, which is a combination of mohair and silk – a wonderfully light quality for all seasons. I’m going to use my tee over tank tops, with shorts or a skirt, whenever the Danish summer gets too chilly for bare shoulders. The fit is fairly normal, neither tight nor loose, with a positive ease of approx. 5 cm / 2 inches. The design has a normal armhole height and short sleeves, and the pattern also includes a description of how to make long sleeves. If you prefer that, add 25 g of each color to your order. You may of course prefer to make it in only one solid color. Or you can use up some of your pretty silk mohair leftovers.

This knitting kit contains: three colors of Önling No 10, yarn for the elected size and a pattern.

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Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)

Finished chest circumference:(90)95(100)107(114)119(128) cm / (35.4)37.4(39.4)42.1(44.9)46.9(50.4) inches

Length:(55)56(57)58(59)60(61) cm / (21.7)22(22.4)22.8(23.2)23.6(24) inches

Armhole height:(21)22(23)24(25)26(27) cm / (8.3)8.7(9)9.4(9.8)10.2(10.6) inches

Sleeve length, short sleeves:13 cm / 5.1 inches

Sleeve length, long sleeves: (46)45(45)44(44)43(42) cm / (18.1)17.7(17.7)17.3(17.3)16.9(16.5) inches

Materials w. short sleeves
Total yarn requirement: (150)175(175)200(200)225(225)g Önling No 10, 90 % mohair, 30 % silk, 210 m per. 25 g.

Color A: (75)75(100)100(100)100(100) g

Color B: (50)50(50)50(75)75(75) g

Color C: (50)50(50)50(75)75(75) g

The top is worked all the way through with two strands of yarn held together.

Materials w. long sleeves
Total yarn requirement: (200)225(225)250(250)275(275)g Önling No 10, 90 % mohair, 30 % silk, 210 m per. 25 g.

Color A: (100)100(125)125(125)125(125) g

Color B: (75)75(75)75(100)100(100) g

Color C: (75)75(75)75(100)100(100) g

Recommended circular and double-pointed needlessizes 3½ and 4 / US 4 and 6.

8 stitch markers

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows/rounds of stockinette stitch on needles size 4 / US 6 = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches.

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.