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6 Mohair Alternatives! #woolneedleshands #knitting

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Welcome to the Wool Needles Hands Knitting Midweek Ramble. This is a place for me to ramble about other knitting//fiber//craft-related topics that just don't make it onto the knitting podcast episodes (usually for the sake of brevity).

In today's episode I'm sharing some alternatives to mohair as well as some more budget-friendly Kid Mohair/Silk options.

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Felix Pullover (the sweater I'm wearing):
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Magnolia Bloom:
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Baggy Hat (I said 'Hipster' by mistake):
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Red Heart Super Saver Brushed:
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Lion Brand Jiffy:
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Lion Brand ReSpun:
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Isager Eco Soft:
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Plötulopi by Istex:
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Hillesvåg Tinde:
https://wetcoastwools.com/products/tinde

MOHAIR BUDGET OPTIONS:

DROPS Kid Silk:
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Knit Picks Aloft:
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Valley Yarns Southampton:
https://bit.ly/3WgV7Tf

Mayflower Super Kid Mohair/Silk by Hobbii:
https://bit.ly/3WrhBAZ

Filcolana Tilia:
https://fairlightfibers.com/products/...

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20 Comments

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS Creator 3 years ago Pinned

Hi everyone! In today's video I'm exploring some alternatives for achieving that sought-after mohair "halo" and providing a few options for more budget-friendly mohair yarn. I'm putting a lot of info into this one while maintaining my 30 minute time cap. If at times it seems fast, feel free to slow it down using the speed feature at the bottom of the screen (the little cogwheel icon). Otherwise enjoy and thank you for watching!

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@catherinemccurdy7518 3 years ago

At this time of inflation, war, heating and food cost, criticism about yarn choice is unconscionable. When my late husband was ill I couldn’t afford to buy wool let alone mohair. I was his full time caregiver. The closet I came to wool was Wool Ease, and was grateful for that. Any yarn that I could afford gave me hours of relaxation at doctors appointments and hospital visits. Even today, being retired and living on Social Security, I buy what I can afford. And I’m endlessly grateful to be able to have something to knit with at the end of the day. Thank you for being so understanding.

@nataliestanski 3 years ago

Since I have 3 cats all of my clothes already have a halo but I appreciate all the options you discussed.

@WildeBookGarden 3 years ago

Tayler I LOVE what you said about using acrylic not being something to be embarrassed about! ❤️ I feel like “don’t be a yarn snob” would be a prime tshirt or mug 😂

@mundanemornings 3 years ago

As someone who considers herself a forever learner, I LOVE listening to these podcasts! I'm convinced I could listen to Taylor talk about how to grocery shop and I would be so engaged. Thanks for all this work!

@taccora 3 years ago

Also, if you're willing to buy directly from Knitting for Olive, their mohair is 7.75 euros, which is about $8.4 per skein/ball.

@mattsisoler6125 3 years ago

My yarn shop has a “2nd chance corner”. It’s brand new yarn that comes from estates, sometimes people who have single skeins leftover from projects. Sold at discounted price.

@Kpup 3 years ago (edited)

I love your disclaimer about synthetic fibers! There is a place for everybody in this community! - I'm also really impressed with that Red Heart Brushed yarn!

@appl3sticker 3 years ago

buying cones of mohair is a great tip! i don't know why it totally slipped my mind, but i was watching a video by retro claude where she mentioned buying yarn cones off of ebay and i was like "how on earth did my broke, penny-pinching ass forget about yarn cones?!" an hour later and i managed to snag myself nearly 7000 meters of a baby alpaca/super kid mohair blend in a lace/light fingering weight - for $40 CAD!! i don't think i'll ever shut up about it.

yarn excitement aside, i only recently stumbled across your channel but your videos give me something a lil extra to look forward to each week, which i very much appreciate! thanks for everything you do!

@brendamacdougall3749 3 years ago

Thanks for all your hard work in educating knitters on alternatives in their yarn choices. Much appreciated.

@knitgirl.7676 3 years ago

Wool Warehouse in the UK has Drops Kid silk for about $5.50 for a 25 gram ball. They have fast low cost shipping to the US. I chose DHL and it gets to me on the east coast of US in about 3 days. They have many other great brands for low prices too. I love that you provide options for everyone. It is one of things I enjoy about your podcast. Knitting should be fun and accessible and you help make that a reality for everyone.

@MrsKWheatley 3 years ago

I really loved this podcast. I felt under pressure to spend a fortune on yarn I just can't afford, and I enjoyed hearing your un-snobby guide to all the different options. And I learned a new word: "floofy!"

@HeyAIexa 3 years ago

I love the way you focus on accessibility while still being able to achieve a certain look or quality! You have some of the most inclusive and judgement free fiber arts videos on YouTube, so thank you for that! Also, loving seeing the swatches you’re making on the knitting machine!

@llNonos 1 month ago

Three years later and the financial pinch is getting even worse. Thank you for this! And for including those of us who have less and less money to dedicate to our hobbies these days, but literally NEED those hobbies to help cope with the stress of not having enough money, lol. :D

@alwaysreadin163 3 years ago

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! I like the look of mohair, but the price, ethicality, and allergies (to pretty much all animal fibers) are huge stoppers for me when it comes to the real thing. I have been on the hunt for faux mohair so thank you thank you thank you for giving ideas!!

@bunelladunella 7 months ago

What a great resource for hairy yarns. Mohair is my torture fiber!! Thanks for the alternatives.

@TheMaddestHatter234 3 years ago

Another note for getting nice yarn on a budget - check ravelry stashes with the filter “will trade or sell”. You can get some very nice yarn for at or well below market price that way!

@ThirdStreetCreates 2 years ago

Thank you so much for this video and your support to all yarn users.

@madisonheise 3 years ago

I used the Red Heart brushed for my sons Halloween costume. I crocheted him a koala bear hoody and it definitely gave that fuzziness I was looking for without spending a ton of money on something that already doesn’t fit him anymore

@JustWriter 3 years ago (edited)

Thanks so much for the mock searches and displaying the words of the different types of yarn. I really appreciate that you took the time to do that. 😁 Your peacock 🦚 looks amazing. 🤩