Angora Yarn

What brand of angora yarn do you suggest? I've been wanting to knit with angora, I never have before, and I was hoping someone has any suggestions. I want something that comes in really pretty colors. Possibly like a sunset-y kind of shade...I also really like purple. And something in a medium Weight that's not too too expensive. I know that angora is very expensive, just nothing ridiculous please. I plan on making a hat with it. here's some websites. I also found it on fishing supply website but I don't know if its the right weight for knitting a hat. If its too expensive then try an angora blend. Sometimes you can find that in craft stores like Michael's AC Moore or Hobby Lobby http://www.fiber2yarn.com/catalog.php?item=3426 http://www.yarnmarket.com/generate/search_new.cfm?action=search_adv&ss=Angora&wt_1=&wt_2=&wt_3=&wt_4=on&wt_5=&wt_6=&fiber_id=11&CFID=12542247&CFTOKEN=23406848?PPC=true&kw=goo:angora+yarn-p&s_kwcid=angora%20yarn|1473388393&gclid=CNX-yZaxk5gCFQu-GgodGwZmoA http://www.handknittingyarns.com/angorayarn/

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Mohair Yarn

Mohair Yarn is a wool-like textile fiber produced as a “simple” fleece on Angora Goats. The Angora breed originated in Turkey. Mohair is a protein fiber. It has a smooth cuticular scale pattern on the surface imparting luster and low felting capacity. It grows rapidly at about 2cm per month and is shorn every six months. The fiber ranges from about 23 microns in mean diameter at the first shearing, to as much as 38 microns in older animals. This large increase in fiber diameter as the animal’s age results in a large range of uses for the fiber. "Kid" mohair is used in knitwear, intermediate diameter mohair (often referred to as "Young Goat") is used in suiting materials while the stronger "Adult" or "Fine Hair" types are used in coating and rug manufacture.

Steeped in history, forever in tune with a changing world, the mohair fiber epitomizes the everlasting appeal of beauty and quality. Mohair, the lustrous, long, and strong hair of the Angora goat, enhances modern fabrics of today as it did the robes of biblical wise man.

What started out as fashionable style have become lifestyle choices. The unique properties of mohair have made it an extremely desired fiber through the centuries for both attire and home furnishings. Its soft luxurious hand and rich sheen combine with great durability for a long lasting product. With its high affinity for dyes, mohair produces colors that have an unmatched precision and halo-like radiance. Fabrics containing lively, even mohair do not have a tendency to be easily crushed or tangled.
Mohair Fiber is an all-season fashion fiber, in wonderfully warm knits and woven for cold weather, and in airy, lightweight makeup that breathe with the body for warm days. Used alone or in blends, mohair imparts its inimitable signature to countless variety of fabric textures, from lofty fleeces, rich tweeds, and frothy knits, to crisp men's suiting fabrics. As a replica fur fabric, mohair creates and environmentally friendly substitute to real fur. Mohair is a naturally soft fiber, which is enhanced by current proficiency and contemporary processing techniques.

As a decorating fabric, mohair is revered for its flame-resistance, and high sound absorbency. It is ideal for civic places such as concerto halls, theatres, hotel atriums, offices as well as for homes. In addition, mohair drapes are effective insulators, keeping heat in during cold weather and serving as a fence against outside scorching temperatures in summer.

Mohair can be used in numerous items; accessories of hats, scarves, lounging boots and slippers; throws and blankets; carpeting and rugs; wigs; paint rollers and ink transfer pads; and children's toys. Through the ages the appeal of mohair has continued, acclimatizing to the times with new and exciting fabric and style interpretations.

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