If you like a little fuzzy halo but you still want structure, adding a strand of mohair might be just the thing.
Does It Change the Color?
Adding a strand of mohair can add a bit of a color change.
I purposely put the one swatch on top because you can easily see where the strand of mohair is.
While you can also see it in the other two swatches, the colors are so close to each other that it’s harder. Interestingly, I see the mohair MORE in the pics than I do IRL.
Does It Change the Gauge?
That thin strand DOES actually change the gauge a bit.
See how the bottom three are a bit wider than the top three?
While it doesn’t seem like a lot (just 0.25 sts per inch/4 cm), it translate to an addition 2 inches/8 cms over 200 sts. So, it’s worth noting.
How Does it Feel?
The swatch has just a bit of a halo to it. But I’m surprised at how much more substantial the swatch feels!
Mohair certainly packs a punch for such a fine little strand.
About the Writer: Jody Richards
I’m the knitting-obsessed, crochet-loving, math-geeky, web-dev girl behind Knotions. I’m passionate about helping crafters become even better at what they love, whether that means understanding why a stitch works a certain way or discovering their next favorite yarn.
Crafting runs deep in my roots—my mom was an avid embroiderer and sewist, and she sparked my lifelong love of all things crafty. Since those early days, I’ve combined my degrees in Math and Computer Science with over two decades of experience in digital marketing to build Knotions into a place that’s both fun and informative.
My mission at Knotions is simple: to empower crafters to craft smarter. Let’s make something awesome together!
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