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If you've been paying attention then you've noticed that knitting has become a very popular trend in the past few years. Online and physical yarn stores are popping up everywhere, not to mention the fact that novelty and traditional yarns have become readily available in a variety of textures, thickness, and colors.

One type of yarn that everyone is hoping to get their hands on is angora yarn. Angora wool is obtained from angora rabbits, not to be confused with mohair which is obtained from Angora goats.

What you Don't Know about Angora Wool

Angora yarn is revered for its low micron count. A micron is the measurement used to express the diameter of a wool fiber. If a wool is fine it will have a lower micron count than a wool that is more coarse.

As a point of reference, merino wool ranges from 10-25 microns. Mohair has a micron count of 25-45 microns. Angora wool, however, maintains a micron count of 12-16 microns.

Angora wool is also very valuable because it has an incredibly fluffy feeling. Therefore, it is the fluffy angora yarn that gives garments its light, downy appearance. As a matter of fact, another reason so many people covet angora wool is because it is one of the warmest types of yarn available.

The warmth is the result of hollow strands of hair. This characteristic gives angora wool insulating properties that make it seven times warmer than sheep's wool.

Some people don't like the halo effect that surrounds this type of wool, however it can be spun together with other wools to make it less irritating and also less expensive.

In fact, it is probably easier to find angora knitwear that also contains some percentage of other wools, even acrylic fibers. This also goes for angora sweaters, however, you can also find smaller accessories such as mittens, scarves and caps made with 100% angora wool.

Luckily, if you're a do-it-yourselfer then you can get hold of 100% angora and make your own project. Because this fiber is natural, you can dye it yourself or simply look for dyed wool.

Get Acquainted with Angora Rabbits

Similar to sheep's wool, the angora wool is removed directly from the rabbit by one of two processes. The rabbit can be either sheared or combed in order to remove the wool. Combing is often preferred over shearing because it doesn't lead to a cut strand of lesser quality.

Unlike larger animals, rabbits can be kept in residential areas which is a reason why so many people have now decided to raise their own animals and spin their own yarn. However, this does require a certain level of investment, both in time and money.

ANGORA YARN offers 100% angora fiber that has been hand dyed and turned into a beautiful handspun yarn. In order to harvest such a lovely blend of angora hair the angora rabbits are well taken care of and combed on a periodically basis. This attention to detail is what allows ANGORA YARN to produce such plush and unique wool.