Mohair

Mohair is a fluffy, lustrous fiber from the Angora goat, often spun into thin yarns to give a fuzzy, hazy look with a distinctive sheen.

Explanation

Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is characterized by long fiber length, natural shine, and a fluffy, fuzzy structure when spun into yarn. Pure mohair is relatively uncommon to knit with alone; more often, thin mohair yarns are spun together with a silk thread, which helps hold the fine mohair hairs in place while knitting. Mohair is often knitted together with another yarn to add a hazy, fuzzy halo to the surface, but the fibers can cling to other textiles and make it difficult to frog mistakes.