For knitwear there are several types of yarn, but angora yarn knitwear and sweaters are known as some of the best in the world. Though angora yarn is not as widely known as other wool types, such as that of the sheep, it is a very elegant and beautiful wool from a specific rabbit breed. This rabbit breed is said to have come originally from Turkey, though there are now several different strands of the breed.

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.

Of the rabbits currently bred, a few kinds are more common. In Turkey, England, France, Germany and Chile breed rabbits for wool. Each of the five varieties of rabbit has varying traits that may be used to distinguish which wool came from a specific breed. One of the characteristics of the Chilean breed that creates a high demand is how large the fibers are for those are the best suited for hand spinning fluffy angora yarn for when made into hand knitted sweaters will be cherished for generations.

Records indicate that French royalty began their own angora wool collection to ensure a sufficient supply of quality angora wool for the production of expensive royal clothing. The French breed of rabbit known today originated with this substantial angora wool collection started by the French royalty.

Angora rabbit yarn for scarves mittens hats sweaters booties and also even outerwear is very useful. Also, when using the rabbit wool it is not like with other animals such as the chinchilla as the rabbit is not killed for its fur. The angora wool is actually harvested from the rabbits in a way similar that it is from sheep. Because of this it is a very natural and also very humane way of creating elegant and beautiful clothing that is also warm, durable and useful.

In addition to these uses there are a few companies that offer custom made fluffy angora sweaters to people willing to pay the expense of having the yarn hand spun to be used in their clothing. The clothing is so elegant and useful for anybody in a northern climate because they are warm, lighter than any other warming clothing and very resistant to the weather. An angora sweater custom made with angora fibers from Chilean rabbits, and handspun yarn, once in your family will be cherished for generations.