Mohair cap
Winter is not only the coldest season, it is also the time when you can experiment with the image, finally put on trendy accessories, etc.
One such solution could be a mohair hat. These hats look very tender and feminine due to the special type of wool. In our article we will tell you in detail about them and help you create a unique image.
Features and advantages of the material
Mohair is a woolen yarn with long fluffy fibers. That is why it always produces warm and airy things.
Often the mohair has a different thickness of filaments, which is not a defect at all. If you are a needlewoman, then both the spokes and the hook are suitable for mohair.
Mohair is a very soft material, while excellent keeps its shape. Thus, it is suitable for knitting different types of patterns, including openwork.
And now a little history. Moher was brought to us from Turkey, or rather, from the province of Angora. It is in this area that the Angora goats live, whose wool is distinguished by a special warmth and softness. Of course, now the goats of this breed are bred not only in Turkey, but also in North and South America.
This is one of the most luxurious natural types of wool.
This species has a natural light shine, iridescent in the sun. It fits nicely on the body and has a silky texture.
In this case, mohair has many varieties. Each has its own advantages and features. For example, a kid mohair is the most delicate of all kinds, a goatling is the most optimal and practical, and an adult mohair is the warmest.
MK, or in another way, classic mohair, is used for tailoring fashionable spectacular things because of its fluffy and attractive appearance. Alize differs economical consumption, etc. In the next section we will look at the main types of mohair in more detail.
However, it is worth noting that Mohair is hypoallergenic, even suitable for sensitive skin.. This allows even the smallest children to wear it.
Mohair is easy to clean, does not stretch and does not lose shape after washing. Its fibers are very dense and elastic. But do not ignore the simple rules of care.
Mohair species
Kid (kid mohair). This type of wool is collected solely from the wool of young goatlings, who are barely six months old. This is the first haircut, which is why wool is very tender. Products from this type of mohair are very soft. The thickness of the thread is approximately 27 microns.
Super kid mohair. From the name it can be understood that this type of mohair is similar to the first one. It is distinguished by a particularly high quality and careful control at all stages of production. It is produced in limited quantities, usually for exclusive luxury collections.
Gotling (goatling). In this case, the wool is collected from animal age to two years, which means a second haircut. This type of wool is suitable for everyday things. They are pleasant to the touch and socks. Also note their healthy properties.
Adult mohair. Wool of an adult animal. It is thicker and not so soft. Suitable for extremely cold weather. The thickness of the hair is about 30 microns. It is more suitable for outerwear.
MK (mohair classic). MK is the abbreviated name for mohair classic. This is a fluffy yarn, collected specifically for knitting bulky items.
It has a long nap, so the product is fluffy and stylish.This type of mohair is suitable for extreme cold. Bright shades of such a mohair look especially impressive.
Alize. Another variety of classic mohair yarn. She is also very fluffy and thin.
It is worth considering that this yarn will be quite high cost. To give elasticity, manufacturers add 70% of mohair to the composition of the product in combination with other threads.
Thin. This is a kind of kid mohair, used to produce the finest translucent things. Often even silk threads are added to the basic composition, for example, natural Japanese silk.
This is a very expensive material of class "luxury", which is hardly suitable for the manufacture of headgear.
Italian. As is known, Italians always differ in the manufacture of products of the highest quality. It is also important that their clothes always meet the latest global fashion trends.
These are well-known trademarks: Dive, Filpucci, Igea, Linea Piu and others. Italians often put on the market just kid mohair. Italian silk is added to the composition, due to which the products are especially attractive.
Fashion trends and patterns
Takori. These are fashionable hats owned by the brand Tak.Ori, the creator of which is Svetlana Takori. These hats are very popular today.
What is such a hat? This is a long stocking, knitted with an ordinary elastic band or with an English elastic band. ShThe flap has one or two cuffs, usually bulky. Some prefer to wear such a hat, even without making cuffs.
For such a cap is most suitable exactly mohair. Since it creates the desired volume and fluffiness. Considering the fact that volume hats are in fashion now, it is not surprising that the Takori hats achieved such success.
With lapel. This fashion hats for every day with a wide lapel. They can be voluminous or tight-fitting. Usually it has a double or triple lapel that will precisely protect you from cold and wind in winter, given that the cap will already have four layers.
These hats look very gentle, especially when combined with a volumetric top and fluffy material.
Bulk. The trend overseas spread not only to clothing, but also to headgear. Free style can be obtained not only through the cuffs, but also cut the cap itself.
These are not tight-fitting head caps, but, on the contrary, hanging on the back of the head. They are often complemented by fur and mohair pompon.
English rubber band. The combination of English gum with mohair perfectly complement the image of fashionistas. This hat is suitable for everyday life.
English gum creates additional elasticity of the material, thanks to which the cap ideally “sits” on the head and keeps its shape well.
Fluffy. Such hats are especially in demand in the market. Especially effectively they look in bright shades. For the production of such caps, special fluffy mohair with long fibers is selected.
Fluffy hats, despite their entire volume, are very light and pleasant to wear.
Hat-beret. For such a hat fit thin mohair. It is he who will allow the cap to perfectly sit on the head. With the help of a beret you will create a unique feminine French style.
Separately, it is worth noting that the cap-beret looks even more impressive in combination with an openwork pattern.
Trumpet. Cap-tube, it is also called a scarf, cap-clamp, etc., today at the peak of popularity. Everything is in a special style and convenience, you can take it off at any time, turning it into a volume scarf.
Cap-tube is a wide tightly in the form of a rectangle, sewn along a short edge. It is a gentle soft mohair that allows such a hat to hang down unobtrusively from the back of the head. The advantage of such a cap is that it does not spoil the hair.
Turban. The turban hat is a retro-style headdress that is now especially popular.
It is a knitted base, visually as if wrapping the head and fixed in front in the form of assemblies.
Today, many girls use the turban, because this hat is a real decoration.
Colors
Mohair is excellent for coloring, which allows you to experiment not only with the cut, but also with the color solutions. This is all sorts of bright and delicate pastel colors.
Natural colors also have a very pleasant appearance. They range from white to gray-brown.
Classic shades that will always be relevant, will suit everyone without exception. It is black, white, combined with snow, and dark blue.
If we talk about natural shades, then, for example, gray will always look appropriate and harmonious. It will suit girls of any age and any color type.
Light pastel shades - light pink, sky, lemon, peach, etc. always look gentle and feminine.
In combination with fluffy material, they will impress others.
Do not forget about bright juicy colors. It is fashionable today burgundy, purple, pink, red, coral, etc.
How to choose
The first step is to decide on the style. Choose the one that suits your face shape, it will favorably emphasize your hair.
You must decide what material you want the product, thick and warm or thin and fluffy. After all, you have to wear a hat in cold weather.
Mohair is often mixed with other materials. Therefore, if you met a product not from 100% mohair, do not neglect it. Mohair breaks up into individual fibers, and nylon, acryl, wool, etc. are trying to add to it.
Pay attention to the seams and how all the threads are fixed. Strength and elasticity will affect the wear resistance of your headgear.
What to wear
In this question, fortunately, you will not face difficulties. Mohair caps are great with many things.
First of all, this is everyone's favorite coats. Fluffy hats will look great with fur. And even make it even more stylish, diluting the image of an unobtrusive accessory.
Strict winter coats are another option. To him you can pick up a hat in soothing colors and concise design. Cap-beret, cap with English elastic, turban, etc.
But with jackets and all sorts of jackets you should have no problems at all. Caps of any color are combined with your outerwear.
A stylish set - a hat with a scarf will look very stylish. This will create a complete image.
Stylish images for women
Cap-beret from mohair beige. An excellent choice for every day to create a gentle romantic image.
Bright blue triple-lined mohair cap. Volume hat is suitable for creating trendy urban bow.
Bulk hot pink cap with a lapel. Will create an easy playful image.
Yellow cap from mohair thick yarn. For those who wish to make an impression.