Önling No 16 - Lambswool and mohair · Soft and rustic

Elevate your knitting projects with the exquisite Önling No 16, a yarn that beautifully marries the rustic charm of tweed with the luxurious softness of mohair. This light worsted weight yarn offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and luxurious comfort, all while supporting responsible European production.

Key features:

• Composition: 70% fine lambswool (australia), 30% mohair (south africa)
• Weight: worsted
• Yardage: approx. 329 yards (300 m) per 75 g / cone
• Recommended needle sizes: US 6 - 7 (4 - 4.5 mm)
• Gauge: 22 sts x 27 rows in garter stitch on needle size US 7 (4.5 mm) = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
• Önling No 16 is spun from a single thread and has have a tendency to twist a bit, when knitting in stockinette in the round. Therefore, we recommend knitting back and forth in garter stitch for the best result.

DNA of the yarn: Lambswool from Australia and mohair from South Africa. Produced in ireland, supporting responsible manufacturing and traditional knitting heritage.

The Önling No 16 Experience:
Önling no 16 offers a unique knitting experience, delivering a perfectly mottled, tweed-like appearance that adds character to your projects. As you work with this versatile yarn, you’ll find it ideal for creating cozy sweaters, classic cardigans, soft shawls, and stylish accessories. The magic doesn’t stop at the final stitch - after the first soak / wash, your finished garment evolves, becoming even softer and more comfortable.

For those seeking extra versatility, try blending Önling no 16 with Önling no 10 to achieve an incredibly soft, light, and durable fabric. Whether you’re crafting warm wraps, textured accessories, or any project that calls for a rustic look with a luxuriously soft feel, Önling no 16 delivers a perfect balance of classic tweed aesthetic and modern comfort.

Yarn on cones:
This yarn is spun on a cone and it’s a good idea to keep it on a yarn holder when knitting to prevent it from rolling around. For best results, soak the finished knitted garment in lukewarm water for about 2 hours to allow the yarn to open up and become even more soft and lovely.

NOTE: The yarn is spun from a single thread and has have a tendency to twist a bit, and therefore we do not recommend that you use this yarn for stockinette knitting in the round. The yarn does not twist if you knit stockinette back and forth.

For inspiration see:
See knitting patterns with Önling No 16 here
See knitting kits with pattern and Önling No 16 yarn here