Mohair paillette yarn with a sparkly sequin finish
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You know that moment when you finish binding off a shawl and think, it needs something? That's exactly the itch this yarn scratches. Mohair Wool Paillette weaves tiny paillette sequins directly into a DK-weight base, so the sparkle is built in from your very first cast-on row. No hand-sewing beads at the end. No separate embellishment pass.
The base is 75% acrylic with 15% mohair and a touch of wool — a combination that gives the yarn its soft halo without making it delicate to work with. If you've ever frogged a mohair piece three rows back because the fiber locked onto itself, you'll appreciate that this blend stays manageable. The acrylic backbone keeps stitches defined and the fabric stable, while the mohair floats add that signature cozy warmth.
For a fuller, even fluffier mohair experience without the sequins, our Mohair Classic is worth a place in your stash — it carries 30% mohair alongside wool and acrylic and works up beautifully in hats and cowls. Prefer something in the same DK-to-Worsted weight range with a mohair-and-wool blend that photographs stunningly in colorwork? Madonna is a community favourite for a reason. And if you're building a glitzy winter project and want a pure-sparkle companion skein to hold alongside a plain yarn, Magic Glitz is the DK-weight Lurex option we reach for constantly.
A common question we hear: how much do you need? Each pack comes with 6 balls at 120m each, giving you 720m total. That's comfortable yardage for a generous rectangular shawl or a set of two matching scarves. A lightweight hat typically uses one to two balls, so a single pack covers multiple smaller gifts, which matters a lot in the November-December crunch.
Beginners will find this yarn forgiving. The acrylic core means your stitches don't collapse or distort easily, and the sequins are spaced naturally so you don't have to fiddle with placement. Five colorways — Maroon, Burgundy, Brown, Light Grey, and Water Green — cover everything from rich jewel tones to softer neutrals, and stock on the deeper shades moves fast every autumn season.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 15% Mohair, 5% Wool, 75% Acrylic, 5% Paillette Acrylic gives durability and stitch definition; mohair adds the halo and warmth; the paillette sequins are threaded in for built-in sparkle — no separate embellishment needed. |
| Weight / Ply | Type 3 Light: DK, Light, Worsted A mid-weight yarn — knits up faster than fingering, still fine enough for drape-y shawls and lightweight accessories. |
| Yardage per Ball | 120m / 131.23yds Solid yardage for a DK ball; 6 balls in the pack gives you 720m total, enough for a full shawl or several smaller accessories. |
| Weight per Ball | 50g / 1.76oz Standard 50g ball — easy to weigh and substitute if you're matching to an existing pattern. |
| Package Content | 6 balls per pack Sold as a set of 6, so you get a consistent dye batch for your whole project — no dye lot hunting. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Produced by Ice Yarns, available exclusively through iceyarns.com. |
| Available Colorways | Maroon, Burgundy, Brown, Light Grey, Water Green Five options spanning warm jewel tones and cooler neutrals — check stock early in autumn as deeper shades sell out first. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For a DK-to-Light Worsted yarn, a starting point of 4mm–5mm needles is typical — always work a gauge swatch with your chosen needles first. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified Crocheters typically start around a 4mm–5mm hook for this weight class — swatch before committing to a full project. |
| Gauge | Not specified No official gauge is listed — work your own gauge swatch, especially for fitted garments where sizing matters. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified High acrylic content often means gentle machine wash is fine, but always check the ball band for the specific care symbols before washing your finished piece. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Mohair Wool Paillette yarn do I need for a shawl?
A lightweight, rectangular shawl typically calls for somewhere between 500m and 800m depending on the finished dimensions and your stitch pattern. Each pack of Mohair Wool Paillette gives you 6 balls at 120m each, which works out to 720m total. That lands comfortably in the middle of that range, so for a standard crescent or rectangle shawl you should be fine with one pack. If your pattern calls for a large wingspan shawl or you like to work with a looser gauge, grab an extra ball or two just in case — dye lots can vary between orders, and there's nothing worse than running out two rows before the bind-off edge. For a narrower cowl or a generous scarf, a single pack covers you with yarn to spare.
Is this yarn suitable for beginners?
Honestly, yes — more so than most mohair yarns. Pure mohair or very high-mohair blends can be tricky for beginners because the halo obscures your stitches and frogging becomes a nightmare. The Mohair Wool Paillette has a 75% acrylic base, which keeps the yarn smooth and the stitches easy to see and count. You can tink back a row without the fiber locking up on you. The paillette sequins sit on the yarn rather than changing its structure, so your hook or needle passes through just as cleanly as with a plain DK yarn. Start with a simple garter stitch or single crochet project so the sequin sparkle does the visual work, and you'll have a finished piece that looks far more complex than the technique behind it.
