Mohair by Canard
A Danish mohair specialist offering smooth, bouclé and brushed yarn textures.
- Danish family owned brand
- Mohair specialist
- Brushed Lace silk blend
- Smooth kid mohair yarns
- Bouclé texture
About Mohair by Canard yarn
Mohair by Canard is a Danish mohair brand whose collection explores several forms of the same fibre. Smooth kid mohair yarns, looped bouclé and brushed lace offer noticeably different surfaces. This makes texture a particularly useful starting point when choosing a yarn from the range.
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Mohair comes from Angora goats. Despite the animal's name, mohair is different from angora fibre, which comes from rabbits. In this collection, mohair is combined with other fibres to create yarns that suit different fabrics, rather than every product being a pure mohair strand.
A family business with a mohair background
The brand is associated with Von Broich Mohair, a family business working with mohair from a farm and shop in North Jutland since 1992. The company's account states that it acquired Mohair by Canard in 2015, with a range encompassing Single Kid Mohair, Double Kid Mohair, Bouclé and Brushed Lace.
That background gives the collection a specific focus: the feel and construction of mohair yarn. The Danish business history should be distinguished from the origin of the fibre and the place where a particular yarn is produced.
Choosing between brushed and smooth mohair
Brushed Lace combines 72% kid mohair with 28% mulberry silk. Its fine strand and raised fibres create an airy halo, and it can be used alone or as a companion yarn. The smooth Single and Double Kid Mohair yarns instead combine mohair with merino wool. Bouclé adds a looped surface that changes the appearance of even simple stitches.
For substitutes, compare the exact construction first. A silk mohair lace may be a useful candidate for Brushed Lace, but it will not imitate bouclé. When holding yarns together, make the swatch with the complete combination and wash it gently before measuring. The final fabric's opacity, halo and drape matter alongside gauge, particularly when a design depends on mohair's lightness.
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All Mohair by Canard yarns
Questions about Mohair by Canard
Washing, weights, natural fibres and substitutes — answers drawn from the Mohair by Canard yarns in our catalogue.
Is Mohair by Canard a Danish brand?+
Yes. It is associated with the Danish family business Von Broich Mohair. The company describes working with mohair since 1992 and acquiring the Mohair by Canard brand in 2015.
What is Brushed Lace made from?+
Brushed Lace contains 72% kid mohair and 28% mulberry silk. It is a fine, brushed yarn that can be used alone for an airy fabric or held with another strand.
Is mohair the same as angora?+
No. Mohair is the fibre from Angora goats, while angora yarn uses rabbit fibre. The similar names refer to different animals and should not be treated as interchangeable fibre labels.
Can I replace a smooth Mohair by Canard yarn with Brushed Lace?+
They have different blends and constructions. A replacement may be possible in an adapted pattern, but it will change the surface and fabric. Test the complete yarn combination, washed gauge and drape before choosing.