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Most crocheters are drawn to the craft for love of the intriguing colors and textures of yarn. Browsing in the yarn aisle has probably inspired many a new project.
You have a beautiful, lush angora sweater but it won't stop shedding all over your clothes. Soon after you arrive at work you realize the sweater and black pants combo was a big mistake, as you...
The fur your angora sheds every six to eight weeks doesn't all have to end up on your clothes - you can make it INTO clothes!
There is much to know about Angora yarn--where it comes from, how it's harvested and made into yarn, and the types of things commonly made with it. Angora yarn comes from the fur of the Angora rabbit.
Steelhead season in the great lakes tributaries begins sometime in September and continues through the spring. Steelhead fishing is one of the most exciting freshwater fishing opportunities in...
If you enjoy producing your own luxury yarn for knitting or crocheting, spin the fur of angora rabbits. Angora rabbit hair is among the finest of all animal wools, so its delicate strands don't...
Mohair is a highly-prized fiber all over the world and is the fleece of the Angora goat. Angora goats originated in Asia Minor and are now raised everywhere. Easier to keep than sheep, the Angora...
If you ever saw the musical "Cats" or read T. S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats," you may be a fan of Jellicle cats. These felines appear to be just ordinary black and white cats...
Angora is a unique fiber to spin. It is extremely fluffy and because of this is seven times warmer than wool. This quality also makes it slippery and somewhat difficult to spin. It is also one of...
The Turkish Angora is a very old breed which originated in the Ankara province of Turkey. This cat is more closely related to the wild ancestor of all domestic cats, the African Wildcat., than...
Because an Angora goat's hair grows incredibly fast--approximately one inch per month--it is important that they be sheared every six months instead of the once yearly required for other types of...
Angora rabbits make wonderful and loving pets, but are also prized for their long and soft coat. Spinners find this luxury fiber a joy to work with and angora rabbits an excellent first fiber...
Knitting a baby blanket, which is usually about 2 feet by 3 feet, requires finding a type of yarn that is machine washable and avoiding yarns with fibers that shed, such as mohair, angora and...
Women who love soft clothes love Angora. Although it has not retained the popularity of cashmere, Angora still is at the top of the list for those who like a cozy piece of clothing. An Angora...
New knitters might find themselves overwhelmed the first time they step foot in their local yarn store. What's the difference between mohair and alpaca? Why is acrylic so cheap and cashmere so...
Angora sweaters are not made from wool, but from angora rabbit hair. They're not the hot fashion item they were during the fifties and sixties, but they're still available in boutiques, online and...
All wools are known for their warmth, which makes them the perfect material to use in knit sweaters. Wool wicks away moisture and is a heat insulator; it's also water-resistant and extremely...
Angora is a luxury fiber often used in knitting and crocheting to create exquisitely soft projects. Angora fiber comes from the hair of angora rabbits. The product of angora goats is mohair, and...
Teddy bear hamsters are also known as Angora hamsters, long-haired hamsters or "teddies." They are identical to the Syrian or golden hamster except that they have much longer hair, giving them a...
There are four different kinds of rabbit fur: normal fur, with a dense undercoat; satin fur that reflects light, giving it a nice sheen; rex fur, which can stand on end, giving it a distinct feel;...
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