Walnut - Mohair
About this yarn:
64% Kid Mohair, 36% Grade A Mulberry Silk
420m per 50g
Needle size: 3.25-8
Non Superwash
This is a beautiful yarn to knit on its own or held together with another yarn. It works wonderfully for adding softness to your projects. I especially love knitting with mohair either paired with another yarn or on its own on larger needles, such as 7 mm, to create an airy, lofty fabric.
Dyed with black walnut growing in my garden.
Historically, walnut dyes were valued not only for the beautiful brown shades they produced but also for their natural insect- and moth-repellent properties. This effect is largely due to juglone, a naturally occurring compound found in walnut trees—especially in black walnut husks and leaves. Juglone acts as part of the tree’s natural defence system, helping to deter insects and other pests. How good isn't that?