Silky Little Knits: Luxurious Designs and Accessories in Mohair-Silk Yarns

With more than 20 unique projects, this collection of designs for knitting with mohair-silk yarn--a popular fiber known for its gossamer lightness and wonderful sheen--is the perfect gift for knitters craving new crafting ideas. A superb assortment of projects are featured, such as the gleam shawl, latticework scarf, stella shrug, starry beaded cape and corsage, colorwash mittens, frilled socks and bag, and ribbed hat, as well as designs for cushions and a throw, and a few projects that use classic wool and cotton yarns. For those new to the skill, a wide range of tips are shared, from how to turn the heel on a sock to knitting on four needles.