Glossary - M

Macrame
Macrame or macram is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the square knot and forms of hitching (full hitch and double half hitches). It has been used by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms to decorate anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships.

Merino
The most classic blankets are made from the wool of the Merino sheep. Raised mainly in Australia, their wool is far more lustrous and the fibre is longer and softer that other breeds. Merino lambswool is finer still, coming from the animal's first shearings.

Mohair
From the angora goat. Some has cotton warp and mohair filling (sometimes called brilliantine). Imitation mohair made from wool or a blend. Plain or twill or knitted. Angora goat is one of the oldest animals known to man. It is 2 1/2 times as strong as wool. Goats are raised in S.Africa, Western Asia, turkey, and neighbouring countries. Some are in the USA Fabric is smooth, glossy, and wiry. Has long wavy hair.