Mohair & Silk Naturally Dyed Yarns
Mohair & Silk Naturally Dyed Yarns
Super Kid Mohair meets mulberry silk in ethereal lace weights that transform shawls, held-double sweaters, and layered textures. Hand-dyed with botanical color in our West Virginia dye works.
“Gossamer” Mohair/Silk blends 70% super kid mohair with 30% mulberry silk in a single-ply construction. The silk content adds structure and subtle sheen while mohair creates signature halo and warmth without weight. At 437 yards per 50-gram skein, this drapes beautifully for airy shawls or can be held double with fingering weight for dimensional colorwork.
“Heirloom” Mohair/Silk shifts the ratio to 72% super kid mohair and 28% silk, yielding slightly more halo and 450 yards per 50 grams. The increased mohair content blooms more dramatically after blocking and creates deeper texture in lace patterns. This blend works for projects where you want maximum mohair character with just enough silk to keep it manageable.
Both bases originated in Peru and take plant dyes with remarkable clarity — lavender from logwood deepens to true purple rather than muddy grey, madder creates luminous rose and coral tones, and natural indigo produces sky blues that seem to glow from within the fiber. The mohair halo catches and holds color differently than the silk core, creating subtle depth.
Perfect for: Shawls, cowls, lightweight cardigans held double, threaded through fingering or sport weight yarns for added warmth and texture. The 1-ply construction knits quickly and blocks into ethereal drape.
Care: Hand wash cool water with wool-safe detergent, gentle squeeze (never wring). Roll in towel to remove excess water, then lay flat to dry. Mohair blooms beautifully with blocking — pin lace patterns aggressively and watch the fiber open into its full glory.
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Blush Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn
Price range: $25.00 through $35.00
Blush Sock Naturally Dyed Yarn
Price range: $25.00 through $35.00Pale warm pink — soft and clear, with the delicate warmth that comes from cochineal at low concentration. Naturally dyed with cochineal exhaust bath. Available in 5 fiber types.
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Violet Lace Naturally Dyed Yarn
Price range: $35.00 through $39.00
Violet Lace Naturally Dyed Yarn
Price range: $35.00 through $39.00Clear, saturated violet — the pure purple logwood gives at full strength. Naturally dyed with logwood (haematoxylum campechianum). Available in 4 fiber types.
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Dusty Rose Lace Naturally Dyed Yarn
$36.00
Dusty Rose Lace Naturally Dyed Yarn
$36.00Fibers: 100% Merino
Hand wash in cool water with wool-safe detergent or pH-neutral soap. Handle gently when wet – non-superwash wool can felt if agitated. Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Do not bleach.
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Pure White Mohair Spinning Fiber | Kid Mohair for Handspinning
Price range: $14.00 through $60.00
Pure White Mohair Spinning Fiber | Kid Mohair for Handspinning
Price range: $14.00 through $60.00Pure white mohair delivers the luxury fiber experience spinners dream about—exceptional luster, incredible drape, and a finished yarn that seems to glow from within. This is mohair at its finest: fine micron count, brilliant white, and ready to become something extraordinary. This Mohair is sourced from South Africa.
Fiber Characteristics:
- Micron count: 26-30 microns (Kid to Young Goat)
- Staple length: 4-6 inches
- Brilliant natural white
- Minimal crimp, smooth fiber structure
- Exceptional luster and sheen
Ideal For:
- Lace weight yarns with ethereal drape
- Shawls that showcase stitch definition
- Lightweight garments with silk-like hand
- Luxury blends adding sheen and halo
- Mohair loop and boucle art yarns
Mohair’s unique structure creates yarn with a characteristic halo and warmth without weight. The fiber’s smooth surface reflects light beautifully, making even simple stockinette appear luminous. This fiber felts minimally, maintaining dimensional stability in finished garments.
Spinning Considerations: Mohair can be slippery for beginners—consider starting with a 2 oz sample to build confidence. The fiber rewards a light touch and produces yarn with exceptional yardage per ounce due to its loft.
Colorways: White mohair serves as an ideal canvas across all seven of our colorways. It particularly enhances Waters (Blues) with depth and luminosity, and allows Quiet Hours (Purples) to achieve their full richness.
Care Instructions: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry. Minimal felting tendency. Moth-resistant due to fiber structure.
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