Mohair Swirl
Kid
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‘Mohair Swirl’ is a light, airy, and soft slipover for children, worked top down in six strands of stockinette stitch mohair. This creates a cloud-like softness while still being warm and festive.
The vest has a relaxed, slightly oversized fit with deep armholes, allowing plenty of room for play and movement. The design is beginner-friendly and quick to knit on US 15 (10 mm) needles.

Sizes: 1–2 (3–6) 7–10 (11–14) years
Gauge: 10 sts / 14 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm) after washing
Recommended Needles:
Circular needle US 15 / 32 in (10 mm / 80 cm) for the stockinette body
Circular needle US 10¾ / 24 in (7 mm / 60 cm) for i-cord at neckline, armholes and hem
Double-pointed needles or circular needle US 3–6 (3–4 mm) for free-knit i-cord
Optional circular or straight needle US 17 (12 mm) for cast-on
Difficulty: Intermediate
Notions: 4 stitch markers, Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing on the free-knit i-cord
Yarn: The vest is knitted holding 6 strands of mohair together throughout.
Free-knit i-cords for sewing on are worked with 2-4 strands held together.
Color A (Main Color): 100 (100) 125 (150) g Silk Kid Mohair, 25 g / 230 yd (210 m), Hjertegarn
Color B (Contrast Color): 50 (50) 50 (50) g Hand-dyed Silk Kid Mohair, Hjertegarn

Yarn Consumption When Using Mohair Scraps
Approximate amounts:
Main color: 70 (90) 120 (150) g mohair
Contrast color: 30 (35) 40 (45) g mohair