Open, airy and floaty
Use the larger end of the recommended needle or hook range for a lighter fabric with visible space between stitches and a pronounced halo. This works beautifully for layering pieces and oversized shapes.
Wool and the Gang | Take Care Mohair
Cloud-soft texture with light, airy warmth
Take Care Mohair is a lofty Aran/Worsted yarn with the dreamy halo that makes mohair instantly recognisable. Its premium blend of kid mohair, wool and polyamide creates fluffy statement pieces that feel warm and luxurious without becoming heavy or dense.
- 78% kid mohair blended with 13% wool and 9% polyamide.
- RMS-certified mohair with animal-welfare and traceability standards.
- 50g / 100m per ball in a lofty Aran/Worsted construction.
- Flexible fabric from open and floaty to denser and warmer.
78%
Kid mohair
50g
Lofty ball weight
100m
Approximately 109 yards
RMS
Certified mohair
Soft halo, beautiful depth
Why Makers Love It
Fluffy enough to make simple stitches feel special
The halo catches light, softens edges and gives straightforward shapes a luxurious finish. That means stocking stitch, garter stitch and ribbing can create visually rich garments without complicated colourwork or advanced construction.
Take Care Mohair is snug in winter yet light enough for breezy layers. The 50g balls are generous for a mohair yarn, and the wide recommended needle range lets you control whether the finished fabric feels open, floaty and lacy or denser and warmer.
- Soft, fluffy statement texture
- Warm without heavy bulk
- Beautiful for layering pieces
- Works with knitting or crochet
- Fast progress on larger needles
- Airy or dense fabric options
One yarn, two very different moods
Denser, warmer and more structured
Use smaller needles or hooks when the pattern calls for a firmer, cosier fabric. Ribbing, hats, scarves and neat garment edges benefit from the additional structure.
Always follow the pattern: Take Care Mohair can behave
very differently across its wide tool-size range. Make and wash a
tension swatch to confirm the gauge, drape and halo before starting.
Patterns Designed for Take Care Mohair
Begin with a two-ball hat or build a colourful layer
These Direct Sewing patterns specify Take Care Mohair and provide exact ball quantities, tool sizes and skill guidance.
2 Balls | Easy Knit
Mutya Hat
A warm, lightweight ribbed hat that turns the mohair halo into a soft and practical winter accessory.
- Yarn: 2 balls
- Needles: 5mm
- Finished size: 31 x 21.5cm
- Estimated time: 7 hours
5-8 Balls | Easy Knit
Gimme More Tank
A retro four-colour striped vest using stocking stitch and 1x1 rib for a fluffy, lightweight layering piece.
- Yarn: 5 balls for sizes 1-2; 8 for sizes 3-4
- Colours: 4
- Needles: 3.5mm circular and 6.5mm
- Sizes: 1-4 (NZ 6-20)
Project planning tip: choose the pattern and size
before ordering. The Gimme More Tank uses four colours with different
per-colour quantities, while the Mutya Hat uses two balls in one shade.
Soft neutrals, gentle colour and deep winter contrast
Dusty Grey
Eucalyptus Green
Lovely Lilac
Midnight Blue
Winter White
Select your preferred available colour using the options above the product description. Screen settings can affect how colours appear.
Simple techniques, beautifully softened
Stocking stitch
A clean background that lets the fluffy pile and colour depth take centre stage.
Garter stitch
Soft horizontal ridges create warm, tactile scarves and relaxed accessories.
Mock fisherman's rib
Deep texture combines with the mohair halo for cosy, high-impact fabric.
Double wrap stitch
Open elongated stitches emphasise the yarn's airy, lightweight character.
Everything you need before starting
| Brand | Wool and the Gang |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Take Care Mohair |
| Composition | 78% kid mohair, 13% wool, 9% polyamide |
| Certification | Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) certified |
| Weight | Aran / Worsted |
| Ball size | 50g |
| Length | 100m / approximately 109yd |
| Suggested knitting needles | 6.5-15mm (US 10.5-19) |
| Suggested crochet hooks | 6.5-15mm (US 10.5-19) |
| Works well with | Garter stitch, stocking stitch, mock fisherman's rib and double wrap stitch |
What RMS certification means
The Responsible Mohair Standard verifies animal-welfare and land- management requirements and tracks the certified mohair from farm to final product. Wool and the Gang sources this mohair from a South African region with a long goat-farming tradition.
Helpful answers for choosing mohair yarn
What is Take Care Mohair made from?
It contains 78% kid mohair, 13% wool and 9% polyamide. The blend balances the soft halo and warmth of animal fibres with additional strength and structure.
Is Take Care Mohair suitable for warm-weather layers?
Yes. Wool and the Gang describes it as snug in winter and breezy in summer. Use a larger needle or hook and an open pattern when you want a lighter, airier fabric.
Will mohair feel soft against my skin?
Kid mohair is selected for softness, but fibre sensitivity varies between people. Test the yarn against your skin or make a swatch before choosing a close-fitting, next-to-skin garment.
How many balls will I need?
The Direct Sewing Mutya Hat pattern uses 2 balls. The Gimme More Tank uses 5 balls for sizes 1-2 or 8 balls for sizes 3-4. Follow the exact quantity and colour split for your selected pattern.
Can I crochet with Take Care Mohair?
Yes. The published crochet-hook range is 6.5-15mm. Choose the hook size required by the pattern and swatch carefully, as the finished density changes substantially across this range.
How do I restore the fluffy pile after washing?
After the piece has dried flat, gently shake or lightly brush it to restore the pile. Avoid aggressive brushing or heat.
Can I machine wash it?
No. Take Care Mohair is hand wash only. Use cold water no warmer than 30°C, handle gently and dry the finished piece flat.
Light as Air. Full of Texture.
Choose your colour and create a beautifully fluffy layer
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