Lana NEVELINE - Silk

NEVELINE Silke Yarn – Super Mohair Cloud Effect 50g 150m

60% Mohair - 40% Acrylic | 50g – 150m | Shawls, scarves, and airy stoles

📋 Main features

• Composition60% Mohair - 40% Acrylic
• Ball weight50g
• Yardage150m
• Recommended needles4 - 5 mm
• Recommended crochet hook4 - 5 mm
• WashingHand wash, max 30°C
• Ideal forShawls, scarves, stoles, and light accessories
• Estimated yield150g for a cowl, 400g for a size M sweater

🧵 The yarn

NEVELINE wool by Silke by Arvier is an Italian super mohair designed for those seeking extreme lightness without sacrificing warmth. With its characteristic cloud effect, this yarn transforms every project into a fluffy and cozy garment, perfect for evening shawls, elegant scarves, and stoles that seem to float on the skin. The 60% mohair and 40% acrylic blend ensures impalpable softness and long-lasting durability.

Each 50g ball offers 150 meters of thin yet substantial yarn, ideal for knitting with 4-5mm needles or a crochet hook of the same size. Despite its low thickness, the long mohair fibers create natural volume during the knitting process, allowing for the creation of warm, light garments with generous yardage that reduces the number of balls needed for medium-sized projects.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 60% mohair content is the heart of this yarn. Mohair fiber comes from the Angora goat and is distinguished by its long, silky hair that creates the unmistakable "halo" effect — that slight, luminous fuzz that envelops the finished garment. Mohair is naturally thermal-insulating: it maintains body temperature without retaining moisture, making it warm in winter and surprisingly cool during transitional seasons. The fiber is also elastic and wear-resistant, characteristics that make mohair garments durable over time.

The 40% acrylic serves to stabilize the yarn's structure and facilitate the working process. The acrylic reduces costs without compromising the visual effect of the mohair, maintains the garment's shape after washing, and prevents the felting that can occur with 100% natural fibers. This combination makes NEVELINE accessible, practical, and suitable even for those approaching mohair yarns for the first time, offering a perfect balance between natural luxury and daily practicality.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 50g and offers 150 meters of yarn. Thanks to the volumizing effect of mohair, the yield is higher compared to linear yarns of the same weight: with 3 balls (150g total), you can make a cozy cowl, while a women's size M sweater requires about 8 balls (400g). A medium-sized triangular shawl requires 4-5 balls, and a long, soft scarf about 2-3 balls.

For large projects, we recommend purchasing all the necessary balls at once. Like all batch-dyed yarns, there may be slight color variations between different lots, imperceptible in the ball but visible in the finished garment under direct light. Always check the lot number on the label and keep a spare ball for any future repairs.

🧶 Recommended working

Recommended needles are 4-5mm. This size allows the mohair fibers to expand naturally, creating the characteristic cloud effect without leaving the work too lacey. With 4mm needles, you obtain a more compact and structured fabric, ideal for sweaters and cardigans; with 5mm needles, the work is airier and lighter, perfect for shawls and stoles. Avoid smaller needles, as they would compress the mohair fibers, negating the volumizing effect and making the work difficult.

A 4-5mm crochet hook also works well with this yarn, especially for lace projects such as fan-patterned shawls or cowl necks worked in mesh stitch. Mohair is particularly suitable for beginners: the long fibers hide small tension imperfections and irregularities in the stitches, ensuring the final result is always soft and uniform. Work in a clean environment with dry hands to prevent the yarn from picking up external lint during the process.

✨ Why choose Silke NEVELINE wool

Compared to other mohair yarns on the market, NEVELINE offers an excellent price-quality ratio thanks to its production by Silke by Arvier, a historic company based in Bergamo, active since 1947. Many budget-friendly mohair yarns contain minimal percentages of natural fiber (10-20%), resulting in flat and lackluster garments; with its 60% mohair content, NEVELINE ensures real volume, warmth, and that luminous halo effect that makes true mohair garments recognizable. The acrylic component is not a compromise but a technical choice: it stabilizes the yarn and makes it hand-washable without the risk of felting.

In everyday life, a garment made with NEVELINE stands out for its extreme lightness and cozy warmth. A shawl weighs only a few grams but effectively insulates against the cold; a sweater feels impalpable yet maintains a constant body temperature. Mohair does not retain odors and airs out easily: a garment worn for a few hours can simply be laid out in the air to refresh, reducing washing frequency and extending the yarn's lifespan.

🎨 What you can create

NEVELINE is the yarn of choice for triangular and rectangular shawls, where the cloud effect enhances lace stitches and decreasing techniques. It is also perfect for long, cozy scarves, evening stoles, cowls, and light neck warmers. With its generous yardage, you can also create oversized sweaters, open cardigans, and spring boleros. The yarn is suitable for simple patterns (stockinette, ribbing) where mohair is the star, but also for complex lace patterns that play with light through the fibers.

👩🎨 Who it is for

NEVELINE is ideal for beginners who want to try working with mohair: the long hair hides tension imperfections and stitch irregularities, ensuring a soft and professional final result every time. The process with 4-5mm needles is fast and rewarding, perfect for those looking for projects that grow quickly without requiring advanced techniques. Even those with little experience in lace stitches will achieve surprising results thanks to the natural volumizing effect of mohair.

This yarn is highly appreciated by experienced hobbyists looking for quality Italian mohair at an affordable price, by crafters creating custom accessories (formal shawls, bespoke stoles), and by those who love to give light and refined handmade garments as gifts. The wide color range allows you to pair NEVELINE with any wardrobe, from classic to contemporary.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand wash, max 30°C with delicate wool detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleDo not spin — squeeze gently without twisting
• DryingLay flat on a towel, away from heat sources
• IroningDo not iron — heat flattens the mohair pile
• StorageFold without compressing, store in a breathable bag

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical Data Summary