Kelbourne Woolens Mojave Yarn – 60% Pima Cotton 40% Linen, DK Weight

$12.00
Color
Natural

Technical Specifications

• Fiber: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Linen
• Weight: Sport / DK Weight
• Yardage: 185 yards (169 m)
• Skein Weight: 50 g
• Recommended Knitting Gauge: 22–24 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
• Recommended Needles: US 4–6 (3.5–4 mm)
• Care: Machine or Hand Wash Cool, Lay Flat to Dry
• Origin: Peru

Product Description

Kelbourne Woolens Mojave is a lightweight sport-to-DK-weight yarn that combines the softness of Pima cotton with the strength and texture of linen. Constructed from five sets of fine two-ply strands, it creates a smooth, durable yarn with excellent stitch definition and a comfortable hand.

The blend of Pima cotton and linen offers the best qualities of both fibers. The cotton provides softness and comfort against the skin, while the linen contributes strength, breathability, and beautiful drape. Together they create lightweight fabrics that become even softer with wear while maintaining their structure.

Mojave's balanced construction makes it equally enjoyable for knitting and crochet. From simple stockinette to textured stitch patterns, the yarn highlights every stitch with crisp definition, making it an excellent choice for warm-weather garments and everyday accessories.

Whether you're creating a lightweight sweater, a summer tee, or a favorite crochet project, Mojave delivers breathable comfort, durability, and timeless style.

Why We Love It at A Show of Hands

Finding a cotton yarn that feels soft without sacrificing stitch definition isn't always easy, and Mojave does exactly that. The addition of linen gives finished projects beautiful drape and structure while keeping them cool and comfortable to wear.

We also love that it's machine washable, making it a practical choice for garments and accessories you'll reach for all summer long.

Perfect For

• Summer tops and tees
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Crochet projects
• Market bags
• Warm-weather accessories
• Textured stitch patterns
• Everyday summer knitwear
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Fiber Information

Yarn Weight + WPI

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of a yarn. Thickness determines appropriate needle or hook size, finished fabric density, and yardage requirements. Standard weight categories from thinnest to thickest: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, super bulky.


Weight labels on yarn are approximate. Wraps per inch (WPI) gives a more precise measurement. To measure WPI: wrap yarn snugly around a ruler for one inch, without overlapping strands or stretching. Count the wraps.


WPI reference:

  • 30+ WPI: lace
  • 20–28 WPI: fingering
  • 14–18 WPI: sport
  • 11–14 WPI: DK
  • 9–11 WPI: worsted
  • 7–8 WPI: bulky
  • Fewer than 7 WPI: super bulky

WPI is most useful when a label is missing, when substituting yarns, or when working with handspun yarn.

Gauge and Sett

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch in a knitted or crocheted fabric. It is determined by yarn weight, needle or hook size, and individual tension. A pattern’s gauge is the measurement the designer used to calculate sizing. If your gauge does not match the pattern, your finished dimensions will differ. A small difference over many inches makes a big difference in fit.

To adjust gauge: a smaller needle or hook produces more stitches per inch; a larger needle or hook produces fewer. The goal is to match the pattern’s gauge, not its suggested needle size.


Sett is the weaving equivalent of wraps per inch (WPI). Sett controls how open or dense the finished woven cloth will be. A standard starting point for sett is half the WPI for a balanced plain weave. Twill structures generally require a slightly closer sett; lace structures a more open one.


Both gauge and sett are starting points that need to be confirmed by sampling. Calculate first, then verify with a swatch. Record what you find; your future self will thank you.

Wet Blocking

Blocking is the process of wetting a finished piece, shaping it, and allowing it to dry. It evens out stitches, sets the final dimensions, and for lace, opens the pattern fully.


For protein fibers (wool, alpaca, cashmere): soak in cool water with a small amount of wool wash until fully saturated, typically 15 to 20 minutes. Gently press out water without wringing. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Lay flat, shape to finished measurements, and pin if needed. Allow to dry completely before moving.


For lace pieces, blocking wires threaded through edge stitches produces cleaner lines than pins alone.


Fiber-specific notes:

  • Wool holds its blocked shape well once dry.
  • Silk and silk blends block well and dry quickly.
  • Linen and cotton do not respond to blocking the same way protein fibers do, but wet finishing still softens and settles the fiber.
    Steam blocking is appropriate for fibers that should not be fully saturated. Hold the iron several inches above the surface. Do not press down on wool -- direct pressure and heat flatten the fiber's loft.

    Block to finished measurements, not to the dimensions of the piece as it came off the needles or loom.