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Angora Yarn Sweater An Elegant Luxury

by Loreto Marquez

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.

Of the rabbits currently bred, a few kinds are more common. In Turkey, England, France, Germany and Chile breed rabbits for wool. Each of the five varieties of rabbit has varying traits that may be used to distinguish which wool came from a specific breed. One of the characteristics of the Chilean breed that creates a high demand is how large the fibers are for those are the best suited for hand spinning fluffy angora yarn for when made into hand knitted sweaters will be cherished for generations.

There is even documentation to the extent that the royalty in France began its own angora wool collection to ensure that there was sufficient wool to be used for royal clothing. This is part of what brought about the beginning of the French version of the breed of rabbit.

You can use angora rabbit yarn for scarves mittens hats sweaters booties and even outwear. The usage of this fur is not like using fur of other animals like the chinchilla in which the animals are killed for their fur. Angora yarn is actually ascertained the same way sheep are sheered. Thus it is a natural and humane way to create beautiful, furry, fluffy, elegant, warm, durable and useful clothing.

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.

Angora yarn knitwear and sweaters are very sought after for many reasons. The wool is harvested from special breeds of rabbits in a humane way, where the animals are not killed. The wool is very fluffy, soft, and resistant to stains. Lastly, it is eight times warmer than wool from sheep. You can use angora rabbit yarn for scarves mittens hats sweaters booties - almost any kind of winter outerwear. For those with more expensive tastes, a custom made fluffy angora sweater with hand spun angora yarn made with Chilean angora fibers that are fluffy and extremely warm and light weight is the best option, for it will also remain in your family and will be cherished for generations.

Published May 16th, 2007

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