It's so nice to hear you say these things are not financially viable. I kept feeling bad that I couldn't afford those mohair projects which are just so beautiful. But hearing your thoughts has made me feel so much better!
@woolseeknitting
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so so much as a knitter who learned in quarantine, has almost never been able to visit a yarn store in person, and who is mystified as to why every single pattern these days seems to include mohair. Thank you for taking the time to make it!!
@meganvallejo18
2 жыл бұрын
Same here !
@jacquelinesanders2539
2 жыл бұрын
One word, brilliant! Another two, more please. As a 73 year old in the UK who has been knitting for thirty years, you have just made me a better knitter. Thank you.
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a compliment - thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave such nice feedback, I really appreciate hearing that!
@judeoliver5256
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly helpful!!!! As a seasoned knitter this is the very best knitting video I have ever watched! So informative...
@hallie7220
4 жыл бұрын
Super interesting and informative! The reason for your making this is as spot on as the information. I’d love to see a video about cotton and linen too.
@melmakesstuff
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your feedback Hallie! That's a couple of votes now for the cotton/linen video, so I'll plan to start making that video next :-)
@g-girl9867
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Linen, cotton, wool blends really confuse me. The draping is significantly changed when mixing those fibers together. My focus is always on gauge prior to casting on so I often don’t consider, or am not able to visualize, the drape of the fabric.
@patientknits688
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to put together this video! I’m very much a beginner but slowly graduating from synthetic fibres and wanted to check out the behaviours of natural fibres! I’m glad this is a non judgemental space to learn more :)
@Witchclits
3 жыл бұрын
OK so literally re-watched twice took notes for this pattern I’m working on I’m just trying to get the right drape on it and I just so appreciate this and seriously any more information and knowledge you are willing to share I am so freaking grateful! Now to surf through the rest of your videos! seriously thank you for being so straightforward about everything you’ve Have made this so much less confusing.. and I’ve been trying to find the right yarn or yarns for a few weeks .. watched so many damn videos got no information nothing like this
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
LOL I love this comment - so glad this video was helpful!
@valturner2151
4 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic information! I need to watch this again and take notes.
@deborahmccall873
3 жыл бұрын
This was very informative. Mohair makes an important topic on its own. Pls continue with your ideas 😄
@Witchclits
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed! the realist, I really appreciate this knowledge! I’m also going to re watching and taking mf notes. So glad I found you!
@knittingthestash
3 жыл бұрын
I like your ideas about sharing knowledge at this particular moment and I appreciate all of this mohair talk! It's one of those yarns that can be so different from producer to producer. BTW< I love your aesthetic--such beautiful garments and choices about cables and patterns!
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
That is so nice, thank you! And totally true about these yarns being so different producer to producer - I’d be interested to explore that a bit more but maybe after the summer 😅. Mohair and summer decidedly do not mix 😂😂😂
@hollygeary4550
Жыл бұрын
Your swatch gauges were very helpful.
@virginnocence
3 жыл бұрын
You're a fuckin rockstar for putting in this work and having the attitude you do. Thanks so much, from an intermediate knitter who's only begun to brave my way into substituting yarn in patterns
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shayna! More to come soon on yarn subs - I'm working through an interesting bulky weight yarn substitution problem in one of my current projects, and videoing everything, so hopefully that'll turn out! Sometimes it's still a little bit of a crapshoot LOL
@g-girl9867
3 жыл бұрын
Shayna! Welcome to knit-dom! I’m a 30 yrs knitting obsessed woman and yarn sub enthusiast and yet - yarn sub has been my nemesis from the beginning. The variances are so subtle and mysterious sometimes it isn’t until the thing is done that I am aware of a draping issue. Not to discourage you from yarn subbing whenever you can but I would advise you to stick to the yarn suggested if for no other reason then that I would hate for the knitting world to lose you and your interest this early in the wonderful world of knitting communities.
@erinneencienzo2657
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing!! I've always had trouble picking out the right yarn to use.. this really helps!!💕💕💕
@knit_bear
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this info! I have mohair that's been in my stash since 2019 and I've never used it as I was so unsure what to knit it with or how etc this has really helped. I'm off to knit a few swatches! 💕
@ruthmcniff4765
3 жыл бұрын
Great overall video about mohair! I’m getting ready to knit joji’s Elton sweater. I’ve never knit with mohair and I would like some tips. Also, the tin can article you linked was very helpful in choosing color combinations. Thanks 😊
@lilab9028
3 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful in planning my next project! I would love any similar videos about other fibers, such as alpaca, cotton, silk, etc.
@kevinfilas2442
3 жыл бұрын
I've used mohair yarn before, but not a ton. I have been researching it more before I made a decision on my next sweater. This video was really really informative. You basically told me what I needed to know plus more. Especially love all the swatches you've made. Very helpful.
@sheshebewitchery
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information! Bless you. So grateful that I found your channel! I have been trying to research more natural yarns like mohair, alpaca, and wool for what they bring to the party. I am VERY new to the knitting/crochet party and this party girl is definitely on a budget so I need to know what to expect for my money whenever it comes to investing in such yarns.
@noelleparris9451
Жыл бұрын
Late to this party but I, too, found your comments extremely helpful. I'm only now experimenting with holding two strands/yarns together, and this helps a lot. Subscribed!
@nicoletrost5162
3 жыл бұрын
Love, love ,love this video. Thank you so much. It was super helpful and informative. I’d definitely like it if you did other similar videos. 💕
@animelover357
4 жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful (great visuals) and super informative! Would love a video on drape.
@melmakesstuff
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice feedback! I'll add a video on drape to my list of upcoming projects.
@elaineclyde1756
2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! As a beginner they are soo helpful. Thanks for making them.
@rhayaglover7528
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! Would you consider bases? 3ply vs 4ply vs fingering etc. You taught me more about ply in this video than half the yarn company websites that sell the stuff!! Thanks you!!!
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great suggestion, thank you! I'll add it to my list of upcoming ideas :-)
@JoyfulFreckles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a thorough and in depth explanation of mohair, in a way that is clear to a youtube-taught knitter! My grandmother taught me when I was little but I never really understood sizing needles up to allow more drape, and still find choosing the best substitute wool for my projects a little tricky. Thank you again, I look forward to working with Mohair!
@newmoonjlp
3 жыл бұрын
I would never have though of pairing crochet cotton with mohair. Mind blown--thanks!
@CreativityWithStamps
3 жыл бұрын
My sentiment exactly that combo was AMAZING!!!
@tracys.5143
2 жыл бұрын
What a helpful, very nicely done video! Thanks!
@TheHappyHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Wow! You packed in so much Information! Thank you so much! This has been extremely helpful - I echo other comments - as a newer knitter I was enchanted by mohair…. Until I saw the price tag!! I actually saved up to splurge for an all mohair cardigan pattern (my one year of knitting present to myself), only to realize the yardage on ravelry’s pattern snapshot did not account for holding two strands - I ended up having to go back to the yarn shop weeks later to buy twice as much yarn 😭 needless to say, this will be the only all mohair pattern I knit for… maybe ever lol thank you again!!
@a.r.3476
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I learned a lot from this video. I'm thinking of pairing a lace weight on hair with VK, or light worsted weight alpaca. I was thinking for a poncho. Do you have any experience with that? The visuals were really useful as well.
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful! Pairing mohair and an alpaca yarn is most likely going to make a really drapey fabric, since alpaca yarns tend to drape on their own - for a poncho that might be exactly what you want, depending on the style you're going for. If you want a more structured look, I'd maybe go with a regular wool as opposed to the alpaca.
@oliviaengle2243
3 жыл бұрын
Literally what I've been looking. Love so many knitted garments held together with mohair but had no idea where to start
@khanhlinhphan845
2 жыл бұрын
This is the most informative video on mohair that I've seen so far. The comparison between different combinations made it much easier to understand. I'm so glad that u didnt just recommend brands cuz I wouldnt be able to access them anyway.
@theviciouscircle777
2 жыл бұрын
you're probably tired of hearing this at this point but this was so helpful! I hope at some point you make more videos like this, because the amount of knowledge you have and the way you explain it is absolutely fantastic
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
I'm never tired of hearing such a nice compliment - thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful!
@deeflores6246
2 жыл бұрын
I'd seen mohair before, very confused by it. Only recently learned it's supposed to be held double with something else and this was SUPER helpful to further understand. Thank you so much!!
@karenberg4903
Жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you!!
@haewongracejeong
3 жыл бұрын
Wow this was so helpful for a beginner like me. Thank you!!
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
@eastlynburkholder3559
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am far from an expert. However, I will share stories and say "Don't do it the way I did it [because you might not like the results." And I hope others can learn everything I know (and more) but more quickly.
@janetdaniels8816
2 жыл бұрын
Great discussion about pairing mohair with other fibers. Thanks, Mel.
@linda7119
3 жыл бұрын
very helpful and interested in all mohair hints . thanks
@poppyinajar
3 жыл бұрын
I''d be super interested in a linen video!
@denisedejose718
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a video about linen and cotton yarn! I’m trying to increase he amount of natural fibres in my wardrobe.
@moirastevenson4567
3 жыл бұрын
I have made a lace scarf with 75% mohair, 20% wool, 5% nylon. The kit it came in with the pattern advises blocking by plunging the scarf in cool water then gently squeezing dry in a towel before blocking with pins. I have never done blocking and am not an experienced knitter! So I was delighted to have succeeded in making the scarf look like the picture on the pattern except a bit fluffier. I am terrified of ruining it but would like it to drape a bit more. Do you think I should risk blocking it as the pattern suggests?? Your advice would be greatly appreciated
@phoekman8750
3 жыл бұрын
I was also curious about the best way to block silk mohair. Have nearly completed a sweater in silk mohair and am scared to wet block. Did you end up wet blocking your project? If so how did it turn out?
@moirastevenson4567
3 жыл бұрын
@@phoekman8750 hi Pauline. I ended up spraying the scarf and gently stretching it, laid it flat on a towel to dry. I was too scared to wet it any more than that! It looked fine
@phoekman8750
3 жыл бұрын
@@moirastevenson4567 Thank you so much for replying! That sounds like a great way to get it done. My project needs a little stretching but I was not confident with soaking the sweater.
@florenceoconnor8447
4 жыл бұрын
Love the way you present information! 😁 I really hope you do one about linen and cotton 😊 thanks for sharing your experience.
@littlebigknits
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you here! Great informative video!
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Selma!! I took a really extended break from podcasting but am very happy to be back :-)
@mold971
3 жыл бұрын
i can't STAND the attitude of 'i learned this the hard way myself so everyone else should too. you aren't truly a member of my special club unless you've suffered.' it's so common with like...every hobby and art form. very silly and immature
@dianakim5426
3 жыл бұрын
Your video answered so many questions I had! I'm interested in a drape video as well as the linen, etc. Thanks!
@TrudySchwartzBurrill
Жыл бұрын
Would you say that suri alpaca is as hot as mohair? Being that it’s suggested to use in place of mohair whom are I’m curious how it compares with mohair. Mohair tickles me and is too hot for me I have issues controlling my body temperatures and I don’t want to waste a sweaters quantity of expensive yarn because frogging it I assume would be disastrous. Thanks so much. 😊
@GrownToCook
3 жыл бұрын
That was excellent, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@trev1463
7 ай бұрын
Super informative and very helpful - thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@madalinan.1387
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, great quality, visuals and audio, and super useful information. Learnt a lot from just this one video. I will now go on and check out what else you have on your channel, as I am wondering if you did end up making that video about drape - I would love to know how to obtain that. I am a fan :)
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Madalina! I haven’t made that one yet, got sidelined by a few other life things, but it is definitely still on my to-do list!
@rolandanielsjamie
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was such a helpful video. I appreciate passing on of the knowledge.
@barbarakoldras8569
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all this info. So helpful. And I LOVE silk mohair:)
@marieadlerherrera
4 жыл бұрын
This was so useful, thanks girl!!
@pkass2895
10 ай бұрын
Very helpful.. thank you.
@casuarinagirl8067
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Sooooo helpful 🥰
@kayuliosborne4110
3 жыл бұрын
I dont like mohair. Laceweight suri alpaca is a different story
@Yarnstitchcolour
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! You've shared so much practical knowledge in depth. Also ❤️❤️❤️ for being generous.
@suzannescott7724
4 жыл бұрын
This was great thank you! So wonderful for beginner knitters! I started knitting this past March but I’ve already made the city limits sweater and I’m almost done with the Rock-it Tee! I downloaded Joji’s new staple top that’s how I found you when I was looking at the projects and saw your notes leading me here! Thanks so much! Also, I’ve learned that Mohair and Suri? Are not the same. For me, I do better with the Suri sine the Mohair is much more itchy to me. Thanks again!!
@melmakesstuff
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found this helpful! You must be a natural to be already knitting garments after only a few months of knitting, that's wonderful!! I haven't tried suri yet myself, but I have heard that it's a nice substitute for folks who have mohair sensitivities. I'll have to try it out :-)
@lillianshemet9960
3 жыл бұрын
I have a lot to learn,even though I have been knitting a few years.All of your suggested topics sound very informative to me, this mohair podcast was just in time,Iwant to knit a hat for my Grandaughter mixing mohair and Webs Dk merino yarn.Is that a good combination? Thanks.
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, that sounds like a nice combination! With a DK + laceweight mohair I would look for a pattern written for Aran weight yarn - good luck!
@masz10676
Жыл бұрын
Non super wash vs superwash feels diff? Does it have diff drape?
@sscfc1
3 жыл бұрын
Love mohair
@happy2032
Жыл бұрын
If anyone happens to know how to find the pattern of the swatch at 6:50 , please send it my way 🙏
@nelemmih
4 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel last night looking for videos on properties of different wooltypes (still havent found what I'm looking for). I really enjoy your content, watched through all of your videos this morning. As a new-ish knitter I appreciate what you say about gate-keeping and learning from others, there are easier ways today to learn about these sort of things than pouring 80 hours into a project just to realize that the yarn and pattern doesn't work together. I really hope you continue to bring out amazing videos!
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the nice comment, I'm glad you're here :-)
@chiara7854
11 ай бұрын
thank you !! this was really helpful :)
@bleemenne
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your take on linen and cotton.
@attheranch4876
2 жыл бұрын
The music is too loud, it’s distracting😕
@lindakilgore2298
2 жыл бұрын
Got any advice for blocking? Am working a sweater with merino/silk combined with mohair/silk and when I do shawls, I just spray block, but with the sweater, I'd like to wet block but am worried about flattening the mohair.
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
I usually wet block mohair in the same way as regular wool! It definitely looks like a wet dog until it dries, but once it’s dry I just shake it out and it gets nice and fluffy again. You can always try it on your swatch too 😉
@rachelcunningham2498
3 жыл бұрын
Great resource for cheaper Mohair is ICE Yarns ! I just bought a bunch from them and was impressed with the quality
@sashaestyl7272
3 жыл бұрын
but the shipping is expensive, did you bought it on the ice yarn website ?
@darlenehuber793
3 жыл бұрын
Sasha Estyl. I purchase yarn from ICE yarns frequently, and even with the cost of shipping, which doubles the price of the yarn, it's still a fraction of what I would pay in a store. And seriously, the quality is outstanding! I live in Canada, so the shipping is nothing to sneeze at, but the yarn is still well worth it. Hope this helps.
@sashaestyl7272
3 жыл бұрын
@@darlenehuber793 thank you
@CreativityWithStamps
3 жыл бұрын
@@darlenehuber793 I saw a video where the person stated the same thing...that ICE yarns have quality yarns at a fraction of the cost and that shipping is high so to buy larger quantities and still have very low cost per ball of yarn compared to buying elsewhere. For making garments and other projects like blankets which require large yardage of yarn, I think ICE is a wonderful source for buying yarn.
@sc00badive
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information. I haven't knitted with mohair yet. I usually tend away from fuzzy stuff but I was thinking about trying it. My question is: I keep hearing people say that their mohair sweaters are pilling and they have to shave them. Aren't they shaving that expensive mohair off? It that's what happens to mohair, why bother? I want a sweater that holds up, and mohair doesn't sound like it's a good bet. If there's a kind of mohair that does hold up, what kind would that be? Thanks for your time.
@melmakesstuff
Жыл бұрын
Good question! I have had a tiny bit of pilling in high-friction areas on some of my mohair sweaters, but nothing major. I’ve used a sweater shaver lightly just in the problem areas, and haven’t noticed a change in fluffiness afterwards. The other yarn in the project (the “base” yarn being held with the mohair) might have something to do with it too; it seems like people are most often holding a superwash yarn together with the mohair, and superwash is going to pill to some degree. If you want to give mohair a shot, I’d say try holding it together with a hardy yarn you know you like. I’ve gotten a beautiful effect with mohair held with a nonsuperwash wooly wool, it can make a very light and super warm fabric.
@MAIP3
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness you talk so fast it is not easy listening.
@rachelchudley1527
10 ай бұрын
So informative thank you 😘
@LoomKnitLaces
2 жыл бұрын
I loom knit, and have a huge stack of Mohair, knitted a couple of stoles and cowls, but not everyone liked the finished knits. The whole of combining Mohair with a base yarn opened possibilities. Ready to knit my first one combining two yarn.
@felicitycrowe6971
7 ай бұрын
Great video - thank you!
@materidouska286
3 жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you very much!
@lynthompson9100
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative Thank you!
@3Dhyana
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a beginner. Can mohair simply be knitted alone? I’m thinking of a scarf?
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can certainly knit mohair on its own, but it can be fiddly if you’re using a lightweight/laceweight mohair yarn on its own. A wooden needle can help.
@rachelmitchell2144
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! A little late to the party, but this was SO helpful and informative! I'm just dabbling with some mohair I was able to get relatively inexpensively, for me, and I was looking for some tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :)
@wessiesmom6926
2 жыл бұрын
I've just become interested in mohair, although I have knitted a long time, and I found this video very, very help full. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I will be looking at more of your videos. Very pleasant and helpful. Thanks again,
@lenavangeluwe4099
3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is actually suuuper great info! I'm a crocheter just dabbling into knitting and I'm not familiar with mohair. Thanks for the vid! I subbed :)
@catherinewithall8344
Жыл бұрын
Loved your podcast 😊
@joanneyoung1081
3 жыл бұрын
Nice informative and very useful video. Thank you. This was a year ago but still helpful in today’s guideline search.
@deejcarter2003
Жыл бұрын
This was extremely informative and I loved all the examples you shared.❤
@alejandrafimbres9049
2 жыл бұрын
Mel, What a wealth of information! You are very knowledgeable and I enjoyed how clear you expressed every idea. Thank you.
@agnesadyana7344
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your sharing. Please do explain with cotton and bamboo. Tks
@purplemind93
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for giving us this lecture and showing examples! I'm grateful
@diannbruce9542
Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful !
@Germaine769
3 жыл бұрын
This is really educational. I just acquired mohair.. Thank you.
@mavimcrobert7131
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much the video is very knowledgeable appreciated and most importantly that rock star look loved it ! 🥰
@deanephillips7568
2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to knit mohair silk alone is this possible or should I use something with it.
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
You can knit with it alone but I would suggest a wooden needle. It can be too slippery to knit comfortably on a metal needle, at least in my experience.
@martinab676
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, informative, clear, to the point. I found it quite helpful and well done. Subscribed.
@KittenBowl1
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video with lots of great guidance and information! And especially in Covid days (years now..) this really helped me since I can’t visit stores and feel the yarn. Thanks so much!
@XatxiFly
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you doing the work to make this thoughtful and informative video!
@xLaceFacex
Жыл бұрын
Your opening statement alone made me immediately subscribe. ❤
@isitsustainable
3 жыл бұрын
So glad i found your channel! Love the content!
@BeckyInCa
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video!
@bonnieh5382
2 жыл бұрын
Would LOVE a video on predicting drape!! This was so clear thank you
@sandiebailey8152
2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me about alpaca silk what to add to make it m9re stable and love to kn9w about cotton linnen yarns and garments
@sarahlouise9556
3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh! I know you said you do not want to talk about brands but if you wanted to share the source for undyed mohair combo yarn I would be so grateful.
@melmakesstuff
3 жыл бұрын
I *think* that one was Lana Grossa Silkhair.
@johannarenling443
3 жыл бұрын
This video was so great! I love videos like this. Learning more about how to use different yarns and nor just knitting patterns ❤
@julieknitsandspins
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@diyangeluk
2 жыл бұрын
Mel you are such a beautiful wise angel. I more than appreciate all of your videos..great talent and knowledge..MERRY XMAS 💓 Also pls what is the name of the round yarn that you are using on your lovely cable top?
@melmakesstuff
2 жыл бұрын
Merry Xmas to you too, hope you had a good one! The main yarn in the pink sweater was (I think) Quince & Co Lark. Something like Cascade 220 would be a good substitute too 💙
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