Mowool in Pond (6064) combines an airy brushed construction with a beautifully complex blue-gray color that looks different as you move through the fibers.
Mowool is made from 100% brushed British wool. The fibers are worsted spun before being brushed, creating a soft halo around the yarn while retaining the natural characteristics of wool. British wool's inherent crimp and elasticity help it recover through wear, while the air trapped within the fibers provides natural insulation.
The length of the wool fibers is particularly important to Mowool. Once brushed, those fibers create generous loft without corresponding weight, giving the yarn the fuzzy, luxurious appearance associated with mohair while remaining entirely British sheep's wool.
At approximately 257 yards per 50g, Mowool offers considerable yardage in a remarkably lightweight yarn.
About the Pond Colorway
Pond is a soft Carolina blue mixed with substantial gray variation. Unlike a conventional solid blue, the two colors remain visibly present throughout the yarn, giving Pond a distinctly tonal appearance.
The blue is soft and recognizable rather than pastel or baby blue, while the gray quiets the color and gives it a mistier, more atmospheric quality. Mowool's brushed halo adds another layer, allowing the blue and gray fibers to soften into one another while still revealing their differences when viewed up close.
From a distance, Pond reads as a muted blue-gray. Up close, the variation becomes much more apparent.
That complexity should translate beautifully into simple sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, and accessories, where the yarn can provide visual movement without relying on complicated stitchwork. It could also be particularly striking in larger expanses of stockinette, where the changing blue and gray tones have room to show.
Why Mowool Is Different
Mohair and alpaca are commonly used to produce yarns with a pronounced halo. Mowool creates a similar visual effect entirely from British sheep's wool.
Its long fibers are worsted spun and then brushed, creating a fuzzy surface while retaining wool's elasticity, warmth, and resilience. The result is a yarn with impressive visual volume that doesn't translate into an unnecessarily heavy finished fabric.
For knitters who appreciate the appearance of a haloed yarn but want the character and performance of wool, Mowool offers something genuinely different.
Product Details
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Brand/Distributor: Fairmount Fibers
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Yarn Line: Mowool
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Colorway: Pond
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Color Code: 6064
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Color: Soft blue and gray
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Secondary Color Description: Carolina blue / blue-gray
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Color Character: Strongly tonal with visible blue and gray variation
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Fiber Content: 100% brushed British wool
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Construction: Worsted spun and brushed
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Skein Weight: 50g
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Yardage: Approximately 257 yards / 235 meters
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Gauge: 28 stitches = 4" / 10cm
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Character: Lightweight, lofty, warm, and haloed
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Care: Hand wash in cool water; dry flat
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Ideal For: Sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, hats, accessories, and lightweight warm garments
A Note About the Color
Pond is not a solid blue yarn. Gray is an intentional and clearly visible part of the colorway, and the balance of blue and gray may appear somewhat different depending on lighting and how the brushed fibers lie.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
