The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.

Antares 950 950m/100g (1040yds/3.5oz) – Mohair, Polyamide, Polyacrylic blend

From the Italian mill IGEA, Antares 950 is a decorative mohair blend yarn with a soft halo and light shimmering effect. The airy structure of mohair adds warmth and elegance, while polyamide and polyacrylic provide strength, stability, and volume. Perfect for statement knitwear, layering, and accessories, Antares 950 offers a modern take on traditional brushed yarns with Italian finesse.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 30% WM (Mohair) – fluffy, warm, and luxurious
✔ 40% PA (Polyamide) – for strength and resilience
✔ 30% PC (Polyacrylic) – for lightness and volume

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 950m/100g (1040yds/3.5oz)
✔ Light brushed yarn with decorative structure

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 3.0–3.5mm (US 3–4)
✔ 2 strands – 4.0–4.5mm (US 6–7)
✔ 3 strands – 5.0–6.0mm (US 8–10)

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Lace / Light Fingering (brushed)
✔ 2 strands – Fingering
✔ 3 strands – Sport–DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Decorative Weaving Yarn – NM9.5 / Tex 105 / YPP 4300

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: brushed and decorative yarns are best used for weft due to their halo and texture. Always weave a sample before starting a project.

✨ Key Features
✔ Brushed mohair halo with airy softness
✔ Light yet warm with decorative volume
✔ Strengthened with polyamide for resilience
✔ Polyacrylic adds stability and easy care
✔ Italian decorative yarn of refined quality

🎨 Color Description
See individual listings for detailed color notes.

👕 Perfect For
✔ Statement sweaters and cardigans
✔ Cozy scarves and wraps
✔ Shawls with halo effect
✔ Layering pieces with texture
✔ Decorative woven accents

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M, 1 strand held together)
• Sweater – 200–250g (1900–2375m / 2080–2600yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
• Cardigan – 250–300g (2375–2850m / 2600–3120yds / 8.8–10.6oz)
• Hat – 40–60g (380–570m / 415–625yds / 1.4–2.1oz)
• Scarf – 100–150g (950–1425m / 1040–1560yds / 3.5–5.3oz)
• Shawl – 150–200g (1425–1900m / 1560–2080yds / 5.3–7.0oz)
• Blanket – 500–700g (4750–6650m / 5200–7300yds / 17.6–24.7oz)

💡 Care Instructions
We recommend hand washing at 30°C with gentle detergent. Do not bleach. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Do not tumble dry. Steam lightly if necessary.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Actual yarn color may vary slightly due to screen settings and lighting.

⚠️ Swatching Required
• Brushed yarns behave differently depending on gauge and strand count.
• Always knit or weave a swatch before starting your project.
• For weaving: recommended mainly as weft, not warp.
• Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.