6 Mohair Alternatives!
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
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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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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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Very informative, thanks.
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.
If its accessible without bigger shipping costs you could look into drops yarns? They are pretty affordable and they also have a nice mohair, the alpaca is also extremely floofy when worked up😊
Edit: if they ship to yours Ritohobby is an online store from Denmark that sells them depending on if they are on sale or not as cheap as ~3 euros for 50g for the pure alpaca. I haven't checked the mohair as I don't use them but they do have drops also regularly on sale. Around December I bought their Karisma wool for as little as 1.50 for a ball
While I appreciate what you said, consider this: Acrylic is a known carcinogen. The key ingredient of acrylic fibre is acrylonitrile, (also called vinyl cyanide). It is a carcinogen (brain, lung and bowel cancers) and a mutagen, targeting the central nervous system. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, acrylonitrile enters our bodies through skin absorption, as well as inhalation and ingestion. Acrylic yarns and fabrics have dimethylformamide in them, which the CDC says, after interacting directly with skin “can cause liver damage and other adverse health effects. These effects have caused the people who manufacture acrylic fabrics to have to wear protective clothing just to touch the clothing they're making.
Babies and children are especially vulnerable and clothing them in acrylic is directly linked to severe hormonal disruption, lung issues (the spike in asthma and COPS in the past 50 years is linked to the boom in wearing acrylic, polyester and nylon clothing), brain fog and even brain damage, tumours and lesions, chronic fatigue syndrome, long-term skin problems...the list goes on and on. So it's not about being a "yarn snob"- it's being responsible and realising that what you save on a ball of yarn, you will eventually pay a hundredfold with your own health. I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend a couple of hundreds on the best quality natural fibre yarn possible than cause myself and/or others serious health problems. And if somebody cannot afford it? It's better go without that extra sweater or hat than to live with a serious health problem.
Im happy for you that you can afford a couple of hundred on yarn. A lot of us can't because of tight budget. Meaning bought clothing also contains acrylic. Should we walk naked to save you from serious health problems?
Since I have 3 cats all of my clothes already have a halo but I appreciate all the options you discussed.
Lol! And that halo comes with a lot of love and snuggles so win win. ❤️❤️
Lol dog hair also works well
Haha!
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 😂
Using acrylic is not about being embarrassed about. It's not about being a "yarn snob" either. Acrylic is known carcinogen. The key ingredient of acrylic fibre is acrylonitrile, (also called vinyl cyanide). It is a carcinogen (brain, lung and bowel cancers) and a mutagen, targeting the central nervous system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acrylonitrile enters our bodies through skin absorption, as well as inhalation and ingestion. Acrylic yarns and fabrics have dimethylformamide in them, which the CDC says, after interacting directly with skin “can cause liver damage and other adverse health effects. These effects have caused the people who manufacture acrylic fabrics to have to wear protective clothing just to touch the clothing they're making.
Babies and children are especially vulnerable and dressing them in acrylic is directly linked to severe hormonal disruption, lung issues (the spike in asthma and COPS in the past 50 years is linked to the boom in wearing acrylic, polyester and nylon clothing), brain fog and even brain damage, tumours and lesions, chronic fatigue syndrome, long-term skin problems...the list goes on and on. So it's not about being a "yarn snob"- it's being responsible and realising that what you save on a ball of yarn, you will eventually pay a hundredfold with your own health. I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend a couple of hundreds on the best quality natural fibre yarn possible than cause myself and/or others serious health problems.
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!
Wow Kayla. Thank you so much. Truly. ❤
LOL, I was thinking the same, not necessarily grocery shopping but close enough.
You know she'd have really useful tips on grocery shopping 😂
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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.
Bear in mind that this is the price without taxes! It is not the real price. For example, in Germany this mohair ball would come up as 9,22 €. This is a regular price for mohair, neither especially cheap nor pricey. Perhaps you are in the US, customers there seem to be accustomed to be shown prices without tax, but for us this means a bad surprise, because prices here are always shown with tax included.
@@patriciashapiro361 That is very important for European countries. I didn't think about what taxes would be since I'm American and we don't pay European sales tax.
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!
While I appreciate what you said, consider this: Acrylic is a known carcinogen. The key ingredient of acrylic fibre is acrylonitrile, (also called vinyl cyanide). It is a carcinogen (brain, lung and bowel cancers) and a mutagen, targeting the central nervous system. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, acrylonitrile enters our bodies through skin absorption, as well as inhalation and ingestion. Acrylic yarns and fabrics have dimethylformamide in them, which the CDC says, after interacting directly with skin “can cause liver damage and other adverse health effects. These effects have caused the people who manufacture acrylic fabrics to have to wear protective clothing just to touch the clothing they're making.
Babies and children are especially vulnerable and clothing them in acrylic is directly linked to severe hormonal disruption, lung issues (the spike in asthma and COPS in the past 50 years is linked to the boom in wearing acrylic, polyester and nylon clothing), brain fog and even brain damage, tumours and lesions, chronic fatigue syndrome, long-term skin problems...the list goes on and on. So it's not about being a "yarn snob"- it's being responsible and realising that what you save on a ball of yarn, you will eventually pay a hundredfold with your own health. I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend a couple of hundreds on the best quality natural fibre yarn possible than cause myself and/or others serious health problems. And if somebody cannot afford it? It's better go without that extra sweater or hat than to live with a serious health problem.
Thanks for all your hard work in educating knitters on alternatives in their yarn choices. Much appreciated.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Brenda!
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.
I think this is a fantastic idea! Good for them for featuring these options.
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.
Took my order about 2-3 weeks when I ordered from there
@@habituallylive2333 that is surprising. I use DHL and order from there several times a year and it has never taken more than 3-5 days- usually 3 days. I live in a big metro area on the east coast where there are many daily flights back and forth. Not sure if that is why it is so much faster for me. I know the DHL is a lot faster than regular royal post. If you google it, there is usually a coupon code that almost makes up for the DHL shipping cost.
I have ordered from Wool Warehouse before, and I have been happy. It's a great business.
Because of the postal strike in the UK, it has taken longer for me to get my yarn, but usually, I have a quick turnaround. They have great sales too
@@knitgirl.7676 thanks for the tip! Now that I think about it, I did order during the holiday season, they might have something to do with it!
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 CZcams, so thank you for that! Also, loving seeing the swatches you’re making on the knitting machine!
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!
This was SO great + so appreciated!!!
So thoughtful and well researched! Thank you, Tayler - love your podcast!
Wow! Thank you for all the research and those options!
Learned so much from this video. Thank you!
Great info!❤
Omg I love you are so informative!!
Thank you for all your tips etc … have a great day Taylor 😊
Wow thanks so very much for all this great info!
Love your podcast😍
You are so down to earth and its so nice. Thankyou.
Had no idea of all the options! Thanks for this info 😊
Thank you so much for this information! Well done!
Thank you for posting. So so so informative. And fun to watch. Your definitely a favorite!
Thank you Taylor for all your hard work….it was very informative. I love the sweater you are wearing! I always look forward to your podcast :)
This was so informative - thanks!!
Love your sweater! Great tips for halos. Thanks!
As always, great tips about the topic you are speaking about!
Thank you for this timely video. 😊
Thanks for the positive message regarding using synthetic yarns. Love the video
Well done, thank you
This is awesome!! Thanks for doing and sharing your research!! 🧶
Thanks for sharing this information. Lots of sweaters are calling for mohair and its good to understand the different options available.
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Wonderfully helpful video.
Very helpful Taylor.
Lots of great info today. Thanks for doing the research and sharing with us! Appreciate it.
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!"
Great video with worthwhile information for all knitters - thank you!
Very informative thank you
Thank you for all the w/o R.A. you put into this episode. Very well done.
Thank you so much for all this wonderful information! So many wonderful choices! I have made one shawl with mohair and now I’m obsessed! But you are so right about the cost!
You are Awesome! Since I found ur podcast I have watched each one. Thankyou for all the hard work and research you put into what you offer. And…I just love your style. So glad I came upon ur podcast!
Great episode! I like Concept Mohair too.
Wonderful job giving honest, thorough reviews for budget friendly yarn. Thank you for all of your in-depth research. I'm grateful I stumbled upon your channel today!
Thank you so much for all your work on the pod.
My pleasure Jessica! Thank you for watching. ❤️
I'm really enjoying your podcast. I have learned so much! Thanks for all the research and time it takes to put it together. You are an exceptional knitter and I look forward to the next episode.
Wow, this was just so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing. I love your podcast. Have a lovely day. :)
I really appreciate how much time (and expense) that you spend putting together this very informative and helpful content.
Your yarn subs and comparisons are so helpful. I would love to see a video on pairing yarns.
Thank you! This was very informative, I learned a lot. I appreciate the effort you put into this episode.💜
Thank you for watching Ginny!
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
I am currently pairing Aloft with KP Palette for a low budget Love Note sweater. I like the fabric a lot. Great video - it’s so handy to have all of these resources. Thanks!
Thank you...VERY helpful!
Glad it was helpful Mary. Thank you for watching! ❤️
Thanks so much for the info. Very helpful. 🧶
Thank you so much for this video and your support to all yarn users.
I love how you take your time to explain things that some people may not be familiar with. Thank you. I am knitting the lace and fade boxy using knit picks aloft mohair and their upcycle alpaca blend sport which has a great halo as well.
You answered my questions re budget floofy yarns. Thank you
Goodness, gracious, Tayler! Class is in session. I learned so much. Besides all of the official insight that I got into yards with halo, I love the way you started the podcast and told people to knit what they could afford and disregard any comments that might otherwise interfere with them following their choices.
I am working on a Sophie Shawl with a cashmere blend and a donut of Aloft mohair! I am loving it so much...can't wait to see it finished up and around my neck!!
I appreciate this info as one who can't wear mohair -- so itchy!!! But I like the look. Thank you.
Thank you! Your research and variety of suggestions is always appreciated.
Fantastic! Thank you so much!
My pleasure Rita! Thank you for watching!
Very enjoyable
Thank you so much for taking the time to create an information filled segment about these types of yarn, especially on a budget. I’m starting to think about garment knitting and felt overwhelmed by this trend which I do like. So far my knitting has centred around accessories, so I also appreciated your other segment about raglan sweaters. I look forward to every episode. I’m a relatively new subscriber.
Thank you for this great episode! I have ordered some kids silk from hobbii using your link. Thank you!
Love love love this video. Great suggestions - I just purchased some of the blown yarn to make a sweater! It’s a Caron cake for $14.99 a cake, and I’m so excited to see the fuzzy effect it gives! You truly make a no judgement environment, which is spectacular. Great stuff!
Cool research!
Thank you, I've been wondering about this and your video was so helpful! 😊 saving it to reference
Oh I’m so glad this was helpful and timely! Thank you for watching Teresa. ❤️
Great podcast. Thank you for this video, for mentioning that there are in this world all kinds of yarn, in all kinds of budgets so everybody who wants to knit can. It is such a relaxing, creative and beautiful hobby. I was listening to your podcast while knitting The Saturday shrug using a yarn with wool and acrylic. I am in love with the pattern and the fabric I am creating. I cannot wait to wear it. 🧶
Fantastic! I may be the only one in the world that hasn't made something and used mohair together with another yarn! haha
Thank you so much for this video! I'm allergic to mohair, and I've been looking for some good alternatives.
Watching this video it made me really happy how much you kept people with sensitivities in mind! It also for some reason reminded me of how there is so few hand dyed/small business acrylic yarn options, would you ever consider doing a video on maybe why that is and/or where to find some? Since you dye yarn, I think you'd have an interesting perspective :)
Re-Spun comes in such nice colors. And it is even more halo-y once you knit it up.
Thanks for putting this together. I sometimes forget that you can just ask Etsy for what your really want. It might not be there but it usually is. Also appreciate the look at synthetic alternatives - gift knitting for people who don't know how to care for natural fibers. Very interesting and informative episode.
All the way through this video I’ve been staring at your Felix sweater and bought the pattern! I love floofy yarn, I got some WATG feeling good yarn in the new year sales, it’s still expensive though so I will look at some of these alternatives and see what I can get in the UK. Thank you for a superb video
Hi Taylor, I just came here to say thank you for your podcasts! I learn SO much from you about the different yarns and how they combine together! And this is exactly the information I was missing on youtube. I also absolutely love how you describe colours, textures, the sweater’s composition etc. It is very interesting to listen to you and I get a ton of information and I started understanding how all those different designs and textures work :) two years ago I did not see a difference between cotton and wool yarn and what to use for what 😮😅😅 so much progress since then ❤
I love the look of the mohair projects especially the love notes sweater from Tin Can Knits. But unfortunately I live in South Carolina and don't have many days when mohair would be wearable. Love your videos and your sweater. I have knit the Felix a couple of times and have one in my sweater queue right now.
You are a very good instructor and have obviously researched very thoroughly each video’s topics. So glad i found your videos
Thank you so much Cynthia!
I just can't get enough of your videos. I watched your fav podcast episode earlier today and you hit nail on the head. I came for knitting. but I'm watch your stuff everyday because you're a delight to watch/listen to. Wish we could get coffee!
Oh I just love this Laura. Thank you so much. ❤️
I love mohair and suri!! Knit picks used to carry a brushed suri about12 years ago! I knit myself a poncho with it and it's drapey, not too bulky and it works as an extra layer under my jackets. Thank you for putting this video together!! I also appreciate that you chose to show more affordable yarns that give the same effect!! I would like to make a fluffy simple cardigan that won't break the bank!!
Great video as usual!! So glad you added the disclaimer at the front. I just wanted to mention that for anyone looking for an alternative to hand dyed suri, Fiberspates Cumulus is a nice option. My LYS in the US sells it for about $8 per 25g.
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. 🤩
My pleasure! Thank you for watching! And I'm glad you like the Peacock! ❤️
hobbii has a few more fluffy options that i’m a big fan of:) currently using alpaca blaze that i got in their advent in a skirt, it’s $8.30/25 grams and it’s so buttery and nice to work with but gives the effect i was looking for!
Very informative. Thanks for helping education us on “Mohair”.
My pleasure Linda! Thank you for watching!
This was so helpful and wonderfully presented Tayler! Because you explain things so well and are a yarn dyer, are you able to make a video explaining varigated/multi-colored yarns and how one can determine the pattern of these hand-dyed skeins/hanks? Some do not show swatches knitted up, and because these yarns tend to be more expensive, it's so helpful to me to see the knit or crochet swatches to see the pattern of the dyed yarns before buying. Are there tell-tale ways to know how the dyed yarns will look like when knitted?
I’m knitting a two-color brioche project with Drops Wish, which is a chunky chainette/blown yarn and the halo and squish factor is glorious, highly recommend
Knitting for Olive also has a really affordable mohair. Especially with the favorable euro to usd exchange rate, I found buying directly from them and having the yarn shipped to the US was an excellent deal! Really happy with the sweater I made using their yarn!
I didn't like mohair until I got some in a mystery bag and then I fell in Love!!!!
Ooo mystery bag yarns are such fun! ❤️
Thank you for all the info. I am at the moment knitting a sweater with the lions yarn….I wasn’t familiar with it until you mentioned it, so thank you, I bought it at Joanns with a Great discount t, even though I paid Canadien $ and had it shipped. Now I am looking at that Suri yarn and som other that toy talked about….so thank you. And you are very cheerful, plus you share a little of my lack of interest about the gauge….if you knew how we knitted the sweaters in my country long ago….I had never seen/followed a pattern until I came here, here is Canada.
7:24 - Tangentially related, I used to think shiny meant it surely was synthetic, but I actually recently purchased a skein of 100% 2-ply wool yarn on sale that was super shiny and as you said, looked plastic-y, even more so than a skein of 100% acrylic I had around. If it wasn't a reputable brand and I hadn't felted it to make sure I would have thought I had been duped! It reminded me of that rough feeling of hair that wasn't combed through before braiding, as if the wool hadn't been completely carded before spinning, somehow. It made for a rustic-looking yarn meant for weaving things like bags and mats, and simultaneously it was highly processed, with barely any lanolin left in it, making it feel even scratchier on my skin. It was pretty interesting and it challenged my preconceived notions about wool and synthetics.
As an aside, I also really appreciate you giving out synthetic fibers suggestions - I go plastic free as much as I can, but 100% wool isn't easy to find or very cost effective in my (tropical) country, and there's also this... elitism - which is part of a larger scale issue with the commoditization of environmentalism in general - about going plastic free, that I feel can be very disheartening for people who cannot afford it.
Hi! Just found your channel last night. Can't wait to pick up my needles after a long hiatus. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! ❤
Hi Kay! Welcome! I’m so glad you’re picking up your needles again. That’s a good feeling. ❤️❤️
I love how inclusive all your videos are. Thank you!
Thank you for watching Susanne. ❤️❤️
I love how inclusive you make these vids showing the options for different types of yarn. I find it sad that some people look down on others who don't use or purchase certain things (be it yarn, needles, wine or clothes: some only look at brand, price and things that make some products unaffordable for some). You did a good job here IMO. I love using really nice yarns (so far for hats, shawls and scarves), and sometimes I buy them. But I am an advanced beginner, so I'm still using yarns on the low end of price points (for bigger projects) until I get my skills to the point that the higher priced yarns make sense. Thank you for doing this. And, by the way, you are really very entertaining.
P.S. The Lion Brand Re-Spun is a nice yarn; it knits and crochets up well and feels pretty good considering the content. Makes a great throw or blanket!
👍…Fantastic information! Thank you! ☺️🇨🇦
My pleasure! Thank you for watching. ❤️
Thanks, this is timely! I'm currently looking for affordable mohair to pair with a yarn I already have. Considering trying out one of the Hobbii alternatives that are only 30% Mohair, like Diablo.
And I love these recommendations! I really don’t enjoy holding multiple strands to knit so I’m so happy to have some options that don’t require that. Would you say the Tinde yarn is one of the softer rustics? (That’s how it looked when you held it up)
Another great podcast! The Plucky Knitter destash thread in their group on Ravelry is incredibly active with lots of people selling their top quality mohair and suri yarns at deeply discounted prices.
Thanks!❤
I watch this a second time because I am allergic to mohair (which I knew prior to watching this video the first time) but I may also be allergic to Suri too so now I'm looking for inspiration and direction! Thank you Tayler!
Thanks for all your research! This was such a timely video for me, as I’m considering casting on one (or two!!) projects with the fingering/mohair combination. I would also like to mention that you are one of my absolute favorite podcasters. The information, delivery and relevance of your topics are spot on. Plus, living in Florida, I can relate to the warmer months you too experience! Thanks again.
It is my pleasure Susan. Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad that this video was helpful! And also, thank you so much for your kind words here. That means a great deal to me. ❤️