Mowool in Heritage (6005) combines the airy loft of brushed British wool with a classic blue that sits comfortably between dark navy and brighter royal blue.
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 advantages of wool. British wool's inherent crimp and elasticity help it recover through wear, while its ability to trap air 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 Heritage Colorway
Heritage is a true, classic blue. It's distinctly lighter than navy but deeper and more restrained than royal blue, giving it a balanced mid-to-deep blue appearance.
There isn't a strong green, gray, or purple cast competing with the blue. Heritage simply reads as blue, making it one of those useful colors that doesn't require much interpretation and can work across a wide range of projects.
Mowool's brushed halo keeps even this relatively straightforward color from appearing flat. Light catches the fine outer fibers differently from the denser core, giving Heritage softness and dimension while preserving its clear blue identity.
It's a particularly versatile choice for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, hats, and other wearable pieces. For someone who loves blue but finds navy too dark and royal blue too bright, Heritage occupies a very useful middle ground.
Why Mowool Is Different
Mohair and alpaca are commonly used to create yarns with a pronounced halo. Mowool achieves a similar visual effect entirely with British sheep's wool.
Its long fibers are worsted spun and then brushed, producing a fuzzy surface while retaining wool's elasticity, warmth, and resilience. The construction creates substantial visual volume without making the finished fabric unnecessarily heavy.
For knitters who love the look of an airy, 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: Heritage
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Color Code: 6005
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Color: Classic blue
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Secondary Color Description: Medium-deep blue / true blue
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Color Character: Clear blue, lighter than navy and more subdued than royal blue
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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 Brushed Wool
The soft halo is an intentional characteristic of Mowool. In Heritage, the brushed fibers soften the surface of the blue and give an otherwise classic color additional dimension.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
