Schoppel Silky Cat – Feather-Light Mohair Luxury with a Beautiful Silk Sheen
Delicate, fluffy and full of possibilities, Schoppel Silky Cat brings a luxurious finish to your knitting. Blending 70% SuperKid mohair with 30% silk, this exquisite lace yarn combines an airy halo with gentle lustre. Whether you are planning a floaty shawl, a lightweight cardigan or a soft companion strand for your favourite yarn, Silky Cat is a beautiful choice.
My First Impressions
What appeals to me most about Silky Cat is the balance of lightness and volume. Its fine strand and fluffy halo offer a wonderfully delicate look, while the silk adds an elegant sheen. With approximately 200m in every 25g ball, there is generous length tucked into each little ball of luxury.
Quick Specs
- Composition: 70% SuperKid Mohair, 30% Silk
- Length / Weight: Approximately 200m / 25g
- Yarn Weight: Lace
- Recommended Needles: 5.0mm
- Tension: 22 stitches × 26 rows = 10cm
- Care: Hand wash gently, dry flat and do not iron
- Format: 25g ball
Knitting Experience
Silky Cat opens up lovely creative possibilities. Knit it alone for delicate lace, airy scarves and lightweight garments, allowing the mohair halo to lend softness and character to the fabric. The recommended 5.0mm needles give this fine yarn room to create a beautifully open effect.
It is also an inviting choice for carry-along knitting. Held alongside another yarn, it introduces a fluffy finish and subtle silk sheen, giving even simple stocking stitch a more luxurious appearance. Make a swatch with your chosen combination to find the fabric and tension you love.
Wearing and Performance
This blend is all about softness, lightness and beautiful texture. SuperKid mohair provides an airy halo, while silk brings a gentle lustre that catches the light. Together, they create the appeal of a voluminous fabric with barely-there weight, ideal for pieces you can layer effortlessly.
Think delicate shawls draped over your shoulders, floaty scarves and lightweight cardigans with a softly romantic finish. Gentle hand washing and flat drying will help keep your finished knitting looking its best.
Where It Excels
- Delicate lace shawls with an elegant halo
- Floaty scarves that add a little everyday luxury
- Lightweight jumpers and cardigans for easy layering
- Carry-along projects with extra softness and sheen
Yarn Highlights
- Luxurious fibres: 70% SuperKid mohair blended with 30% silk
- Beautiful lightness: Fluffy volume without a heavy feel
- Generous meterage: Approximately 200m in each 25g ball
- Elegant finish: A delicate mohair halo complemented by silk lustre
- Wonderful versatility: Lovely knitted alone or held alongside another yarn
Value for Money
The generous 200m length per ball makes Silky Cat an appealing way to introduce luxury fibres into your knitting. Its versatility is a particular strength: choose it for a delicate standalone project or use it to give another yarn a beautiful new finish. Check your pattern's meterage to plan the quantity needed for your chosen design.
Final Verdict
Schoppel Silky Cat is a lovely choice for knitters drawn to fluffy textures, delicate fabrics and the quiet luxury of silk. With its feather-light feel, generous meterage and beautiful halo, it offers plenty of inspiration for your next project. Choose it for an airy shawl, a favourite layering piece or a luxurious finishing touch to another yarn.
