The Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair is the finest blend of 28% Mulberry Silk and 72% Super Kid Mohair. It is the same type of yarn as our Le Petit Silk & Mohair, just much thicker, for different texture and result.
With Le Gros Silk & Mohair, we have a Silk & Mohair thread that can easily be worked single.
It is a very soft yarn, warm and really light. It can be chosen for different kinds of projects like sweaters, cardigans, blankets, shawls, and more.
COMPOSITION
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair is the finest blend of 28% mulberry silk and 72% super kid mohair 🤎
With the fluffiness and softness of the alpaca, some shedding is to be expected. You can use a Lint remover with care to remove it.
ORIGIN
The mohair comes from South Africa and the silk from China We have been guaranteed that all suppliers respect international agreements on the well-treatment of the animals
PACKAGING & YARDAGE
Each Yarn Ball ± 50gr with a meterage of ±148m/ ±162 yards
GAUGE & SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
With one thread of Le Gros Silk & Mohair:
Needle size 5.5mm/ US 9/ UK 5 - Astrid gets a gauge of 16 sts and 21 rows to 10x10cm /4x4”
Needle size 5mm/ US 8/ UK 6 - Astrid gets a gauge of 18 sts and 24 rows to 10x10cm /4x4”
Needle size 4.5mm/ US 7/ UK 7 - Astrid gets a gauge of 21 sts and 25 rows to 10x10cm /4x4”
The Biches & Bûches "Agnes Sweater" was designed and knit with 9mm for its specific texture, very lofty and a transparent effect
HOW TO WASH
Handwash, 30°C Hand wash Dry flat Handle with care your knit when wet, avoiding stretching
