# AuraHome

> AuraHome (Etsy shop: AuraHomeSpace) is a knitwear atelier in Kyiv, Ukraine, making women’s hand-knitted cardigans and socks from Italian yarn: kid mohair & silk (70/30) and baby mohair & merino with ~5% metallic thread. All pieces are sold on Etsy with worldwide shipping from Ukraine and 30-day returns.

- Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AuraHomeSpace
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurahome.ua/
- Website (Ukrainian): https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/
- Website (English): https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/

## Products (price in USD, buy on Etsy)

- [“Rosie” Baby Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Fuchsia](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/rosie-fuchsia-merino-mohair-cardigan/): $212.50; baby mohair, merino wool, ~5% metallic thread; colour fuchsia; size S, M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1631187417
- [Fluffy Baby Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Graphite](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/graphite-merino-mohair-cardigan/): $212.50; baby mohair, merino wool, ~5% metallic thread; colour asphalt / graphite; size S, M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1648317840
- [Oversized Mohair & Merino Cardigan, Turquoise](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/turquoise-merino-mohair-oversized-cardigan/): $212.50; baby mohair, merino wool, ~5% metallic thread; colour turquoise blue; size S. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4322369199
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan, Blush Pink](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/blush-pink-kid-mohair-silk-cardigan/): $175; kid mohair, silk; colour blush pink; size S. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4321421040
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan, Sky Blue](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/sky-blue-kid-mohair-silk-cardigan/): $175; kid mohair, silk; colour light sky blue; size S. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4321204661
- [Cropped Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan, Lavender](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/lavender-kid-mohair-silk-cropped-cardigan/): $175; 70% kid mohair, 30% silk; colour lavender; size M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320600789
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Cardigan with Flared Sleeves, Fuchsia](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/fuchsia-kid-mohair-silk-flared-cardigan/): $175; 70% kid mohair, 30% silk; colour fuchsia / dusty rose; size M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320479906
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Flared-Sleeve Cardigan, Coral](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/coral-kid-mohair-silk-flared-sleeve-cardigan/): $175; kid mohair, silk; colour vibrant coral red; size M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320374810
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Ruffle-Sleeve Cardigan, Green](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/green-kid-mohair-silk-ruffle-sleeve-cardigan/): $175; kid mohair, silk; colour green; size M. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320033535
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Ruffle Socks, Pink](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/pink-kid-mohair-silk-ruffle-socks/): $50; kid mohair, silk; colour pink; size One size (EU 36–40). Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4322613409
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Ruffle Lounge Socks, Nude](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/nude-kid-mohair-silk-ruffle-lounge-socks/): $50; kid mohair, silk; colour beige / powder; size One size (EU 36–40). Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4321031267
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Ruffle Socks, Sky Blue](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/sky-blue-kid-mohair-silk-ruffle-socks/): $50; kid mohair & silk blend; colour soft sky blue; size One size (EU 36–40). Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320876689
- [Kid Mohair & Silk Ruffle Socks, Ivory](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/shop/ivory-kid-mohair-silk-ruffle-socks/): $50; kid mohair, silk; colour soft white; size One size (EU 36–40 / US 5.5–9). Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4320825074

## Yarn Encyclopedia

- [Why Italian Yarn Is So Valued: 7 Reasons You Can Feel](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/why-italian-yarn-is-valuable/): What makes Italian yarn the benchmark: the spinning heritage of Biella, fibre selection, dyeing and finishing. What you are paying for, and how to recognise a quality thread. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/why-italian-yarn-is-valuable/)
- [What Is Kid Mohair? A Complete Guide to the Softest Mohair](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/what-is-kid-mohair/): Kid mohair is the first fleece of young Angora goats. How it differs from regular mohair, how fine the fibre is in microns, and why it makes the lightest cardigans. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/what-is-kid-mohair/)
- [Kid Mohair and Silk: Why It Is the Perfect Pair for Knitwear](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/kid-mohair-silk/): Why the best light cardigans are knitted in 70/30 kid mohair and silk: strength, sheen, warmth without weight and a semi-sheer fabric. Pros, cons and care. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/kid-mohair-silk/)
- [Mohair vs Angora vs Alpaca vs Cashmere: What Is the Difference?](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/mohair-vs-angora-vs-alpaca/): Comparing the most popular fluffy fibres, mohair, angora, alpaca and cashmere: origin, softness, warmth, care and what each is best for. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/mohair-vs-angora-vs-alpaca/)
- [Does Mohair Itch? An Honest Answer and How to Choose for Sensitive Skin](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/does-mohair-itch/): Why some wool pieces itch and others do not: microns, spinning quality, silk in the blend and simple tricks to make mohair comfortable even for sensitive skin. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/does-mohair-itch/)
- [Merino Wool: Why It Warms, Doesn’t Itch and Stays Fresh](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/merino-wool-guide/): What merino is, why it beats ordinary wool, what microns on a label mean, and why merino with mohair is the best blend for a warm winter cardigan. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/merino-wool-guide/)
- [How to Wash Mohair: A Step-by-Step Guide to Make It Last for Years](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-wash-mohair/): How to hand wash mohair and silk cardigans and socks: water temperature, detergents, drying, restoring the fluff, and what never to do. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-wash-mohair/)
- [How to Store Knitwear: No Stretching, No Moths, No Creases](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-store-knitwear/): How to store mohair and wool cardigans between seasons: why not to hang them, how to protect against moths, and which bags to use. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-store-knitwear/)
- [Pilling on Knitwear: Why It Happens and How to Remove It](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/knitwear-pilling/): Why wool and mohair form pills, how to remove them safely, and how to choose yarn that pills less. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/knitwear-pilling/)
- [How to Choose Yarn: A Guide to Fibres, Weight and Quality](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-choose-yarn/): How to choose yarn for a cardigan, sweater or socks: natural fibres, yarn weight, yardage, twist, and how to test quality by touch. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-choose-yarn/)
- [How to Read a Yarn and Knitwear Label](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-read-yarn-label/): What fibre content, yardage, microns, care symbols and dye lots mean on yarn and garment labels. A cheat sheet so you never overpay for acrylic “mohair”. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-read-yarn-label/)
- [Natural vs Synthetic Yarn: Which Is Better for Clothing?](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/natural-vs-synthetic-yarn/): An honest comparison of natural and synthetic yarn: warmth, breathability, care, longevity, environmental impact, and when synthetics actually make sense. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/natural-vs-synthetic-yarn/)
- [Hand Knit vs Machine Knit: The Difference You Can See](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/hand-knit-vs-machine-knit/): How a hand-knitted cardigan differs from a factory one: density, elasticity, details, longevity, individuality, and how to recognise handmade. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/hand-knit-vs-machine-knit/)
- [Why a Hand-Knit Cardigan Costs What It Does](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/why-handmade-knitwear-costs-more/): Breaking down the price of a handmade cardigan: Italian yarn, hours of work, buttons, packaging and shipping, and why it is better value than it looks. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/why-handmade-knitwear-costs-more/)
- [How to Choose a Cardigan Size: Oversized, Cropped or Classic](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-choose-cardigan-size/): How to find your size in a knitted cardigan, what oversized and cropped really mean, how to measure, and how to choose a size for a gift without knowing measurements. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-choose-cardigan-size/)
- [How to Style a Mohair Cardigan: 9 Elegant Outfits](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-style-mohair-cardigan/): Outfit ideas with a mohair cardigan: with jeans, a silk skirt, a slip dress, for the office, a date or lounging at home. Tips on colour and accessories. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-style-mohair-cardigan/)
- [Mohair Socks: Why They Are So Warm and How to Wear Them](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/mohair-socks-guide/): What makes kid mohair & silk socks special: warmth, softness, breathability. How to wear them, care for them, and why they make the best little gift. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/mohair-socks-guide/)
- [How to Choose a Knitwear Colour for Your Colouring](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/knitwear-colour-guide/): Which cardigan colours suit warm and cool colouring, which shades are universal, and how to choose a colour for a gift. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/knitwear-colour-guide/)
- [Metallic and Lurex Yarn: How to Wear Sparkle Elegantly](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/metallic-lurex-yarn/): What lurex and metallic thread in yarn are, how much makes a piece look refined rather than costume-like, and how to care for them. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/metallic-lurex-yarn/)
- [Can You Wear Mohair in Spring and Summer?](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/mohair-in-summer/): Mohair is not just a winter fibre. Why a light kid mohair & silk cardigan works in spring, on cool summer evenings and in air-conditioned offices. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/mohair-in-summer/)
- [Slow Fashion: Why Handmade Pieces Are a Conscious Choice](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/slow-fashion-handmade/): What slow fashion is, how hand knitting with natural yarn helps you buy less but better, and how to build a wardrobe you love wearing for years. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/slow-fashion-handmade/)
- [How to Spot Quality Knitwear: 8 Signs You Can Check in a Minute](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/how-to-spot-quality-knitwear/): How to judge a cardigan or sweater before buying: fibre content, density, spring, seams, buttons and how the fibre behaves. A checklist for in-store and online shopping. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/how-to-spot-quality-knitwear/)
- [A Knitwear Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Pieces, 20 Outfits](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/encyclopedia/knitwear-capsule-wardrobe/): How to build a capsule wardrobe around a knitted cardigan: the basics, colours and combinations for autumn, winter and spring. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/encyclopedia/knitwear-capsule-wardrobe/)

## Gift guides for women

- [Birthday Gift Ideas for Her: 12 Ideas She Will Actually Remember](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/birthday-gift-for-woman/): Birthday gift ideas for a woman, from cosy little luxuries to handmade statement pieces. How to choose a gift for her personality and your budget. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/birthday-gift-for-woman/)
- [Christmas Gift Ideas for Her: Cosy Gifts That Keep Her Warm](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/christmas-gift-for-her/): What to give a woman for Christmas: warm mohair cardigans, handmade socks and festive gift sets, plus how to make sure the gift arrives in time. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/christmas-gift-for-her/)
- [New Year’s Gift Ideas for Her: Gifts with Warmth and Character](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/new-year-gift-for-woman/): New Year gift ideas for a woman: shimmering cardigans for the big night, socks for 1 January, and gifts that carry a wish for the year ahead. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/new-year-gift-for-woman/)
- [Valentine’s Day Gift for Her: Tender, Warm and Never Cliché](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/valentines-day-gift-for-her/): What to give your partner on 14 February instead of another teddy bear: pink mohair cardigans, ruffle socks and romantic gift sets. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/valentines-day-gift-for-her/)
- [International Women’s Day Gift Ideas: For Colleagues, Mum, Friends and Partners](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/womens-day-gift/): What to give on International Women’s Day, 8 March: spring mohair cardigans, handmade socks and thoughtful gifts for the whole team. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/womens-day-gift/)
- [Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Saying Thank You with Warmth](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/mothers-day-gift/): Mother’s Day gift ideas: soft kid mohair & silk cardigans, handmade socks and experiences, plus when to order so it arrives on time. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/mothers-day-gift/)
- [Gift Ideas for Mum: 10 Ideas to Warm Her Heart](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-mom/): Gift ideas for mum for a birthday, Christmas or just because: warm cardigans, mohair socks, gifts for rest and shared experiences. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-mom/)
- [Gift Ideas for Your Wife That Say “I Know You”](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-wife/): Gift ideas for your wife for a birthday, anniversary, Christmas or Valentine’s Day: a luxurious handmade cardigan, mohair socks and romantic plans. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-wife/)
- [Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriend: Stylish, Impressive, Unpretentious](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-girlfriend/): Gift ideas for your girlfriend for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or an anniversary: on-trend mohair cardigans, ruffle socks and romantic surprises. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-girlfriend/)
- [Gift Ideas for Your Best Friend That Say “You’re Special”](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-best-friend/): What to give your best friend for a birthday, New Year or just because: bright mohair cardigans, matching socks and cosy gift sets. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-best-friend/)
- [Gifts for a Colleague or Female Boss: Appropriate, Stylish, No Size Guessing](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-colleague/): What to give a colleague, a female boss or the whole team: one-size mohair & silk socks, cosy sets and office-friendly gifts. Corporate gift etiquette. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-colleague/)
- [Gift Ideas for Grandma: Warmth She Will Treasure](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-grandma/): Gift ideas for grandma: soft mohair & silk cardigans, warm socks and cosy sets. How to choose a colour, and why handmade touches her heart. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-grandma/)
- [Gifts for Her Under $60: A Little Handmade Luxury](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gifts-under-60/): Affordable yet luxurious gifts for women under $60: hand-knitted kid mohair & silk socks, cosy sets and Secret Santa ideas. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gifts-under-60/)
- [Bride and Bridesmaid Gifts: Ruffle Socks for the Wedding Morning](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/bridesmaid-and-bride-gifts/): Gift ideas for the bride and bridesmaids: mohair & silk socks for the wedding morning, “something blue”, and a light cardigan for the evening. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/bridesmaid-and-bride-gifts/)
- [Anniversary Gift Ideas for Her: Gifts with Meaning](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/anniversary-gift/): What to give your wife or partner for an anniversary: symbolic gifts by year, and why a handmade wool or silk cardigan makes a meaningful anniversary present. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/anniversary-gift/)
- [Gifts for Her When She’s Always Cold: 8 Warm Ideas](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-someone-always-cold/): What to give a woman who is always cold: warm mohair & merino cardigans, mohair socks and cosy little things for home and the office. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-someone-always-cold/)
- [A Gift to Yourself: Self-Care Rituals and Cosy Luxury at Home](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/self-care-gift-for-her/): How to treat yourself without a reason: cosy rituals, mohair socks, a cardigan for slow evenings. Self-care gift ideas for women. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/self-care-gift-for-her/)
- [Gifts for a New Mum: Caring for Her, Not Just the Baby](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/gift-for-new-mom/): What to give a woman who has just become a mother: cosy things for home and night feeds, soft mohair cardigans and socks, and practical help. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/gift-for-new-mom/)
- [How to Gift a Sweater or Cardigan Without Knowing Her Size](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/sweater-gift-without-knowing-size/): How to guess the size of knitwear for a gift: tricks, which shapes forgive inaccuracy, what to do if it doesn’t fit, and foolproof alternatives. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/sweater-gift-without-knowing-size/)
- [A Meaningful Gift from Ukraine: Support Ukrainian Makers](https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/en/gifts/meaningful-gift-from-ukraine/): A handmade gift from Ukraine for family abroad or international friends: hand-knitted cardigans and socks from Kyiv, delivered worldwide via Etsy. (UA: https://aurahome-site.pages.dev/gifts/meaningful-gift-from-ukraine/)

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