British wool has a long and remarkable story — and Mowool is one of the most distinctive ways Baa Ram Ewe have chosen to tell it. A 100% brushed British wool yarn at 4ply weight, Mowool achieves something that sounds like a contradiction: the luxurious, halo-rich appearance and bulk of a mohair-style yarn, from pure British wool alone. No mohair. No alpaca. No exotic fibres. Just British wool, brushed to draw out the long fibre length into a soft, airy halo that gives the yarn its characteristic warm, enveloping quality.
The secret is in the wool itself. British wool has a natural crimp and elasticity that remains within the fibres despite constant wear, and its ability to trap air makes it one of nature's most effective insulators. The longer fibre length of the wool used in Mowool — worsted spun to preserve that length — is what allows it to be brushed to such effect, creating fabulous bulk and warmth without the corresponding weight. The result knits up with a softness and drape that feels considerably more luxurious than its pure wool composition might suggest.
At 4ply weight with 235m per 50g hank, Mowool is finer than it looks — the brushed halo gives a deceptive impression of bulk that belies the delicacy of the base yarn. This means it knits to a surprisingly light, airy fabric with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for shawls, wraps, lightweight scarves, and garments where warmth and softness are needed without heaviness. It also lends itself beautifully to stranded colourwork, where the halo softens the colour transitions between strands in a particularly pleasing way.
All wool used by Baa Ram Ewe comes from non-mulesed sheep and meets BS 984 standards — an important ethical commitment from a company deeply invested in the quality and welfare behind their materials.
We stock Mowool in Buttercup Yellow, Thatch Yellow, Shakespeare Black, Maypole Red, Bonfire Night Orange, Cider Green, Hedgerow Green, Dragonfly Blue, Heritage Blue, and Patchwork Purple — a bold, characterful palette drawn from the festivals, countryside, and traditions of British life. The yarn is supplied as a hank and will need winding into a ball before use.
Fibre content: 100% Brushed British Wool Hank weight: 50g Meterage: 235m per 50g hank Weight: 4ply Recommended needle size: 3.25mm Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch Standard: BS 984 Supplied as: A hank — wind into a ball before use
What makes Mowool different from a mohair yarn? Mowool achieves a mohair-like halo and bulk using 100% British wool alone — no mohair is used. The longer fibre length of the wool, combined with the brushing process, draws out a soft halo that gives the yarn its characteristic warm, airy appearance. For knitters who want the look and feel of a brushed halo yarn but prefer to work with pure British wool, Mowool is a genuinely distinctive alternative.
What weight is Mowool — it looks much thicker? Despite its appearance, Mowool is a 4ply weight yarn. The brushed halo gives a visual impression of bulk and weight that the base yarn itself does not have. This means it knits to a light, airy fabric with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio — considerably lighter than the finished fabric appears.
What projects is Mowool best suited to? Shawls, wraps, scarves, lightweight sweaters, and cardigans where warmth and softness are priorities without heaviness. The brushed halo also works beautifully in stranded colourwork, where it softens colour transitions between strands. It is particularly well suited to simple stitch patterns — the halo tends to obscure complex textured stitches and cables.
Does it come as a hank or a ball? It is supplied as a hank and will need to be wound into a ball before use. A ball winder or swift makes this straightforward, and we are happy to help in store.
Is the wool from non-mulesed sheep? Yes. All wool used by Baa Ram Ewe comes from non-mulesed sheep and the yarn meets BS 984 standards.
How should Mowool be washed? Hand wash only in cool water and lay flat to dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or wring.
