Beauty & Health Suggestions

There are many different types of yarn for knitwear. However, angora yarn knitwear and sweaters are some of the finest in the world. Angora yarn is not as widely known as other forms of wool such as sheep's wool but is a beautiful and elegant wool from a specific breed of rabbit. There are different strands to the breed, but the main rabbit is said to come from a town in Turkey.

The color, feel, and softness of yarns that are made of wool is what makes angora yarn knitwear and sweaters elegent and in high demand by royalty everywhere. The wool is much warmer than regular sheep's wool, while also being finer and more resistant to stains. Depending on how the wool is spun, the yarn can appear very fluffy and even resemble fur without having to kill any rabbit. The look of the hand spun angora yarn makes it great for making knitwear including sweaters, and jackets.

Today there are a few breeds of rabbit which are prevalent, there are breeds which are found in England, France, Germany, Turkey and Chile. These constitute the five main types and their wool have their several attributes which separate one from the other. It is said that the Chilean rabbit yields the largest fibers of them all and is therefore highly sought after for hand spinning and hand knitting fluffy sweaters.

There is documentation extant that French royalty began a French royal angora wool collection to ensure that they had sufficient wool for their royal clothing. This collecting of wool was an integral part of what brought about the beginning of the French version of the breed of rabbit.

Using angora rabbit yarn for scarves mittens hats sweaters booties and other outerwear is a very humane way to produce warm and usable winter clothing that is also fashionable. The fur is naturally harvested from the animals in the same way that wool is harvested from sheep. Not any animals are killed for their fur, such as how the chinchilla is.

Hand spun custom made fluffy angora sweaters are a luxurious item for people wealthy enough to afford them. The yarn is painstakingly hand spun and the result, although quite expensive, is also very exquisite. The ensuing product is light weight, weather resistant, and super warm making it perfect for skiers or people living in a cold climate environment. An angora sweater custom made with angora fibers from Chilean rabbits, and handspun yarn, once in your family will be cherished for generations.