Lana ASTRO - Silke

ASTRO Silke Yarn – Mohair with Luminous Sequins

20% Mohair 43% Nylon 7% Polyester 30% Acrylic | 50g – 100m | Needles 4.5-5mm

📋 Key features

• Composition20% Mohair 43% Nylon 7% Polyester 30% Acrylic
• Ball weight50 grams
• LengthApprox. 100 meters
• Recommended needles4.5 – 5mm
• Recommended crochet hook5 – 5.5mm
• WashingHand wash at 30°C or delicate machine wash without spin cycle
• Ideal forElegant clothing, luminous winter accessories
• Approximate yield2 balls for a cowl, 3-4 for a large scarf, 5-6 for a stole, 8-10 for a size M/L sweater

🧵 The yarn

ASTRO Silke Yarn by Arvier is a mohair yarn with semi-transparent sequins, designed for those looking for an elegant, luminous, yet discreet ball of yarn. The composition combines 20% mohair for natural softness and a fluffy effect with 43% nylon, which ensures strength and dimensional stability. The small sequins integrated into the yarn provide a touch of light without being excessive—perfect for winter garments that aim to stand out with elegance.

Each ball weighs 50 grams and offers approximately 100 meters of yarn, ideal for knitting with 4.5-5mm needles or an equivalent crochet hook. The fluffy texture creates a light yet opaque fabric, perfect for sweaters, cardigans, and fashion accessories that require volume without excessive weight. The yarn is produced in Italy by Silke by Arvier, a guarantee of quality and strict control over every production batch.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 20% mohair is the fiber that provides softness, lightness, and the characteristic fluffy effect of the yarn. Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is known for its natural sheen and its ability to create a soft halo that wraps around you like a cloud. It is not itchy, does not add heavy weight, and retains heat naturally—ideal for winter garments that need to be warm yet light to wear. The contained percentage (20%) ensures the desired effect without making the yarn too delicate or difficult to handle.

The 43% nylon is the fiber that solves the main problem of pure mohair: fragility. Nylon adds resistance to wear, dimensional stability, and ease of maintenance. It prevents the shrinking typical of pure natural fibers and makes the yarn easier to work with, even for those new to fluffy textures. The 30% acrylic completes the composition, ensuring everyday practicality: the garment maintains its shape over time, is easy to wash, and dries quickly. The 7% polyester is the base to which the semi-transparent sequins are attached, giving a delicate brilliance without being excessive.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 50 grams and offers approximately 100 meters of yarn. You cannot complete a full project with a single ball, but it is enough to test the yarn or make small accessories such as cuffs or decorative edges. For more structured projects: 2 balls are enough for a cowl, 3-4 balls for a large scarf, 5-6 balls for an elegant stole, and 8-10 balls for a size M/L sweater.

Important note: sequins may show slight variations in brilliance between different production batches. For projects that require color and luminosity uniformity, it is recommended to purchase all the necessary balls at once. The indicated length may vary by ±3% between batches—this is a normal tolerance for yarns with complex textures like this.

🧶 Recommended techniques

The manufacturer recommends 4.5-5mm needles to obtain a soft, fluffy fabric that enhances the texture of the yarn and the luminous effect of the sequins. With 4.5mm needles, you get a more compact and defined fabric, ideal for structured sweaters and garments that need to maintain their shape. With 5mm needles, the fabric is airier and lighter, perfect for shawls, stoles, and fluid cardigans. The choice depends on the project: if you want a warm, opaque garment, use 4.5mm needles; if you prefer lightness and drape, opt for 5mm.

For crochet, use a size 5-5.5mm hook—the fluffy texture of the mohair enhances even the simplest stitches like single or double crochet. Elaborate patterns are not necessary: the yarn does all the visual work thanks to the sequins and the cloud-like effect of the mohair. Practical tip: keep your tension loose so as not to compress the mohair fibers—the fabric needs to breathe to create its characteristic fluffy effect.

✨ Why choose ASTRO yarn

ASTRO yarn solves the problem for those looking for an elegant and luminous yarn without sacrificing practicality. Many sequined yarns are stiff, difficult to work with, or too flashy—ASTRO, instead, maintains the softness of mohair, and the sequins are semi-transparent, providing light without being excessive. Compared to 100% mohair yarns, ASTRO is more stable, easier to wash, and less prone to shrinking, thanks to the presence of nylon and acrylic. Compared to 100% synthetic yarns with lurex, ASTRO offers the natural warmth and fluffy texture of mohair—the garment breathes, prevents overheating, and adapts to body temperature.

It is the right choice for those who want elegant, luminous garments that are easy to care for. The yarn is produced in Italy by Silke by Arvier, a company with over 50 years of specialization in knitting yarns—a guarantee of quality, strict control over every batch, and attention to color yield. Each ball is treated to ensure maximum quality over time: non-shrinkability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to daily wear.

🎨 What you can make

ASTRO yarn is perfect for elegant winter clothing: light but warm sweaters, fluffy cardigans, luminous vests. It is also ideal for fashion accessories: wrapping scarves, ceremonial stoles, elegant shawls, luminous cowls, and cloud-effect hats. The semi-transparent sequins make every creation suitable for special occasions—dinners, evening events, and high-quality handmade gifts.

👩‍🎨 Who it's for

ASTRO yarn is suitable for hobbyists with intermediate experience—the fluffy texture and sequins require a minimum of confidence with needles or crochet hooks. It is not the ideal yarn for complete beginners, but anyone who has already completed 2-3 projects will have no difficulty. Working with it is pleasant; the yarn slides well and does not tangle easily, thanks to the nylon that stabilizes the structure.

Those who purchase it are typically looking for yarn for elegant but practical garments: hobbyists who knit for themselves and want original sweaters, those making quality handmade gifts for special occasions, and artisans who sell fashion accessories and are looking for Made in Italy yarns with character. It is also perfect for those who love yarns with a visual impact but do not want to give up the comfort of natural fibers like mohair.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand wash at 30°C or delicate machine wash
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleDo not use spin cycle—it will damage the sequins
• DryingDry flat away from heat sources
• IroningDo not iron — sequins are damaged by heat
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary