72% kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk

2 ply lace weight

approximately 460 yards and 50 grams

hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry

The lustrous combination of silk and mohair makes this yarn appear to almost glow. It is very soft, floaty, and warm. Hold it together with another yarn to add shine and a soft halo to your project or use it alone for lace and highlight the beautiful fuzz.

Mohair comes from Angora goats and kid mohair is from the first two shearings of a goat’s life. Angora goat is an ancient breed and their beautiful fiber has been sought after for centuries. They originated in what is now modern day Turkey some time between the 12th and 15th centuries B.C. The name Angora comes from the Ankara region where they were well established and also produced Angora rabbits and cats.

Silk is another ancient fiber source with a long and interesting history and originated in Neolithic China. Mulberry silk comes from silkworms that have been raised on a diet of mulberry tree leaves. This type of silk is prized for long, fine, and uniform fibers which gives the finished yarn a smoother and more lustrous appearance.