There are a lot of different kinds of yarn for knitwear. But angora yarn knitwear and sweaters are among the finest in the world. Angora yarn is not as known as other kinds of wool such as sheep's wool but is a beautiful and elegant wool from a specific rabbits breed. There are many different strands to the breed, but the main rabbit is said to come from a Turkish town.

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.

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.

For people willing to pay the extra expense of having hand-spun yarn used in their clothing, a few companies offer custom made fluffy angora sweaters. The sweaters are perfect for anyone in the northern climate, for they are both warm and elegant. Additionally, they are resistant to the weather yet lighter than any other warm clothing available. An angora sweater custom made with angora fibers from Chilean rabbits, and handspun yarn, once in your family will be cherished for generations.