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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.

Angora wool is actually preferred by royalty due to its rich color, feel and the fluffiness of the yarn that is made from the wool. It is also finer and more stain resistant in addition to being up to eight times warmer than sheep's wool. Also, if the yarn is spun in the right way it can appear very fluffy, just like a fur, but without the need of killing the rabbit. Thus handspun yarn from angora wool is great for sweaters, jackets, knitwear, and hand knit sweaters as well.

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.

Historical records show that the French royalty was so fond of angora wool that it began its own angora wool collection. This was done to ensure that there was sufficient angora wool for knitting royal clothing. This practice led to the naming of a breed of angora rabbits as French Angora Rabbits.

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.

Additionally there are also some companies that are offering custom made fluffy angora sweaters to those who are willing to pay the price of having yarn hand spun for making them. These hand made sweaters are so elegant and quite useful in northern climates due to the warmth that they offer combined with their lightness and weather resistant qualities and furry fluffy looks. 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.