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.

Several breeds of rabbits are prevalent today, from breeding grounds in Turkey, England, France, Germany and Chile. These five main types of wool have attributes and characteristics that differentiates them from each other. For instance, wool from rabbits bred in Chile is said to be the largest of them all and is thus highly sought after for hand spinning.

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.

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.