Ella Rae Yarns Silky Kid in Olive 13
Ella Rae calls this Olive, but this is a lovely soft mint green. Mohair silk blends, particularly in lace weight yarn, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. This yarn is ideal for crafting elegant, lightweight apparel and accessories that are as practical as they are attractive.
Silky Kid lace weight yarn, a blend of mohair and silk, is celebrated for its opulent attributes and distinctive features:
- Softness: The blend of mohair and silk results in a texture that is exceptionally soft and smooth, providing a gentle touch to the skin.
- Sheen: Silk imparts a lovely luster to yarn, bestowing a delicate and sophisticated radiance upon your completed crafts.
- Lightweight: Lace weight yarn is exceptionally light and airy, making it ideal for knitting and crocheting delicate and detailed items such as lace shawls and wraps.
- Warmth: Despite its lightweight nature, mohair offers excellent insulation, ensuring warmth without adding bulk.
- Durability: Silk enhances the strength and longevity of yarn, ensuring the durability of your projects.
- Halo Effect: Mohair fibers lend a soft, fuzzy aura to silk, imparting a whimsical, ethereal aspect to the fabric.
- Drape: The combination of mohair and silk creates a fabric with a lovely drape, giving your projects an elegant flow and graceful movement.
A very subtle shine where the silk wraps around the kid mohair. No matter how cold it is, this mohair and silk blend keeps a cushion of warm air. Double strand with a US#8 needle, using a worsted weight pattern, and you will be amazed. Not only will it knit and crochet up fast, but it will also totally amaze you with the end result. You can also add it to another yarn of any size, without have to change the needle or hook size, and it should not affect your gauge. But the overall appearance will have a halo, and the project itself will be warmer.
Ella Rae Specifications for Olive 13
- Color: Soft Mint Green
- Fiber Content: 74% Mohair, 26% Silk
- Weight: 25 grams
- Approx: 228 yds / 210 m
- Size: [ 0 ] Lace
- Best suited for the Silver Reed Knitting Machines SK280, SK840 and LK150
- Knitting Needle Size: Depending on your project, you can use anywhere from a US 0 to US 6. To let the mohair bloom the large end of the size range is best.
- Knitting Gauge: 4-10 sts = 1"
- Crochet Hook Size: G / 4.25 mm
- Crochet Gauge: 16 sc = 4"
- Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Put-Up: Donut