Top Angora Wools Sites

There is much controversy regarding the origin of the Angora rabbit. The story, according to generally accepted theory, goes back to the early 18th century, about 1723 when some sightseeing sailors put into a Turkish port then called Angora. The sailors found the shawls worn by the native women to be remarkable for their beauty, fineness and silkiness. So before the sailors left Angora they...

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With Spring comes a new yarn to Bungalow Farm Angora! A lovely lace yarn that is 85% German angora and 15% Cormo wool. It is a 100% North American product. This lace yarn is a single ply and shows details of lace extremely well. It is very durable , despite being a single, and knits easily with almost no shedding, pilling, or tangling. The samples below were knit straight from the cone and...

Our online shop sells organic wool yarn and mohair blended yarn, hand-spun and chemical-free. We help to support traditional lifestyles in rural Anatolia. Our wools are sourced from a traditional village high on the Anatolian plateau. All our yarns are organic, hand-spun and hand-dyed or available undyed. The natural dyes used are plant extracts, fixed to the yarn by the sap of the sutlegen...

Welcome to Sweet Tree Hill Farm! Home to Hilltop Shetland Yarn, 1910 Socks, Landscapes Dye, and about 40 Shetland Sheep, 7 Angora rabbits, 45 chickens all on our 20 acre farm. Our specialty is fingering weight yarn, in 8 natural colors and 7 plus dyed colors for stranded Fair Isle, lace and sock knitting. We are writing patterns and all are available in our Farm Store, at the 3 Festivals we...

The best quality hand knitted Extravagantza branded mohair and wool now - items to order. Full of ideas and knowledge to fulfill them. We create, others follow... We have the skills to interpret your ideas and bring your design to life , to ultimately create from photos , drawings , existing garments or draft patterns. We create clothes from scratch for people who are looking to discover the...

After washing, the vibrant colors are attained by hand dyeing with natural and synthetic dyes. The fibers are then carded on a large drum carder and handspun on a Ashford Joy wheel to give a unique texture. We minimize the processing of our yarns to preserve the special natural qualities that most modern yarns lose. Which means, you will occasionally find small bits of nature in the material....

Cottage Craft Angora offers a wide selection of beautiful Musk Ox Qiviut Yarn & Clothing available for purchase today. Click here to browse. Cottage Craft Angora offers multiple ways to enjoy this fine quality knitted fiber. We sell bundles of yarn in various fabric blends, all of which include qiviut. We also sell fabric patterns for knitting enthusiasts who want to make their own qiviut hats,...

EAGMA’s (formerly VAGMA) mission is to promote Angora Goats and their beautiful fiber through education. The most successful way we do this is through the organization and sponsorship of goat shows where Angora Goat owners are encouraged to show their animals and fleeces and the public is invited to come and learn. The 2019 EAGMA Angora Goat Show will be held at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber...

Angora Rabbit owners will find information and support here about grooming, breeding, and showing Angora Rabbits. Read our articles and news about Angora Rabbit care, breeding, and showing. If you have questions about Angora Rabbits, email us via the contact form or use the reply forms on the article pages. Treat Rabbit Mucoid Enteropathy (Mucoid Enteritis) with Berberine.

Angora Valley Fibers sells restored sock knitting machines, knitting machines, hand made personalized Christmas Stockings,yarns, sock yarns, boiled wool and more natural fiber related items. All photos, artwork, etc on this site are the property of AVF.

The mordant is a half and half ratio of white vinegar to water. It took about 6 quarts of liquid to cover my wool in the pot, so I used 3 quarts of vinegar and 3 quarts of water. I heated it on low heat for roughly 4 hours. You could use a Crock-Pot for a nice long mordant. (a Crock-Pot is also useful for a long dyebath; I have a dedicated crock to use in my pot.) After the mordanting was done,...

Angora rabbits are not only a source of enjoyment and quiet company, Angoras are also a source of a wool that is incredibly soft and warm. Handspun into a durable yarn, Angora rabbit wool is eight times warmer than sheep wool, and so light it provides warmth without weight. Angora rabbit wool is continuously renewed and gently harvested during the rabbits natural molting process; thus, the...

How long do angoras live? Do they need special care as they age? In our flock, it is not uncommon for our girls to go 9-11 years- undoubtedly we could push them longer, but they do not stay unless they can put kids on the ground. Best suggestion is keep on top of their body score and adjust your feeding program accordingly. If you have several, this could mean seperating the geriatrics from the...

Mohair & More provides a large selection of natural and dyed fibers, felting supplies, spinning supplies and equipment and yarn. Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now. $5 Standard Shipping on all orders within the lower 48!!

Colored Angora Goats are an ideal small farm alternative. A manageable size for men, women and youth (mature bucks weigh 125-175 pounds & mature does 80-100 pounds, considerably less than other goat or sheep breeds), angora goats have quizzical and entertaining personalities that add to their charm. Their luxurious mohair fiber adds warmth and durability to any garment and is ideal for...