Fiber content: what’s in my yarn? Posted on 23-9-2022 by Muriël Blom Choosing the right yarn can sometimes be tricky. There is so much choice today and the lists of fibers on yarn labels can often be bewildering. Some terms are a mouthful, and some fibers you will never have heard of or worked with before. Polyamide, mohair, elastane, the list goes on. So, what do all these terms mean? What effect would cashmere wool have on your project, for example? Learn all abo... Continue reading
Top 10 garments and accessories made with DROPS Kid-Silk Posted on 18-8-2022 by Karlijn van Mil DROPS Kid-Silk is one of our most favorite yarns ever. This fine, luxurious yarn is made from a blend of 75% super kid mohair and 25% silk and is both soft and lightweight. DROPS Kids-Silk is therefore ideal for making gorgeous garments and accessories. Explore the most stylish, free patterns for this yarn below. ... Continue reading
Knitting and Crocheting with Mohair Yarn Posted on 18-8-2020 by api_more2make.nl Have you ever been into a store in winter, picked up a fantastically soft cardigan from the rack, only to see the price tag and think, ‘That’s a whole HEAP of cash!’? Chances are, that super soft cardigan or sweater was made with mohair. But what if we told you that you could have your own version of this luxe garment? In your favorite colorway and with a much softer hit to your wallet. All you ne... Continue reading