Angora for Knitters

It's April, which means flowers, showers, and bunny rabbits. I've never used yarn with Angora in it, so I decided to dive deep into this fiber that comes from cute bunnies, The Angora Rabbit. I'll share what makes this fiber so special, the challenges of Angora for knitters, and how you can tell if a ball of yarn will be a dream or a nightmare.
Feature Pattern: Half Fade Hap Shawl by La Visch Designs: www.lavisch.com/site/half-fad...
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LINKS TO VIDEOS
Angora Bunny Collaboration Playlist: • Angora Bunny Collab
Perfecting Your Bind Off: • TOP TIPS: PERFECTING Y...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 03:22 Introduction
03:22 - 07:29 Why is Angora Special
07:29 - 11:10 Testing My Yarn
11:11 - 14:52 Swatcing the Angora Yarn
14:52 - 19:08 Final Swatch
19:08 - 24:11 Final Thoughts and Outtakes
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[@CarrieCraftGeek]

Hey all,
Some video notes:
Ethical Angora: There are legitimate concerns over ethically sourcing angora fiber. Through my research in the yarn I used my understanding is the angora was sourced from ethical breeders, comb to collect the angora.
Angora Bunny Collab Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLscLRVuNGIB4nXyS4Rzj9Jw--XCiPmB97.html
Big thank you to Suzanne of La Vische design allowing me to use her pattern in my video. Here is a link to the pattern! www.lavisch.com/site/half-fade-hap/
Also, apologies if you hear knocking in the background in a couple of places. My home is going through some extensive repairs due to a flood last October. And sometimes so have to shoot while work is happening. Thank you for your understanding.

[@CrowingHen]

The perfect marriage of project and yarn - I love that moment when the swatch sings to you.

[@JillianEve]

I’m drooling over your yarn and shawl pattern pairing! Pure luxury! 🐇🧶😍

[@CarrieCraftGeek]

I started the project and and am dreaming of cool fall evenings wrapped up in it while sipping wine.

[@silemuirin]

That sheep really was insistent for you not to diss the merino 🤣 Baa-rilliant editing!

[@markschwartz5614]

Well done Carrie, I loved the editing you did! The sheep was the best, lol.

[@CarrieCraftGeek]

Thank you! It kept making me laugh.

[@havenartsandgardens]

Loved the video. Excited to try spinning a angora/merino blend. 😊

[@aileenmiles1693]

I have bunch of single skeins of Angora Lace in various colors that I got (also on clearance) to make crochet socks, now I want to make a shawl. 😆

[@CarrieCraftGeek]

😃 don't think you can go wrong either way. To temp you more: the shawl project I'm doing is designed for multiple colors I
Choosing to do the single color version. And there's a full Hap version. www.lavisch.com/site/full-fade-hap/

[@sonjanordahl3158]

WOW! Very good video. Great information, great presentation, and a very fun delivery. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.

[@helenehenkel]

I have 2 angora rabbits & love working with their fiber. Still a beginner at spinning, still it spins well for me. Using 100% does grow, now I add a percentage of wool & alpaca to my projects.

[@Coastalwoolwashing]

Carrie this video is so informative. I loved the swatch comparison - such a practical display. Thank you for sharing!

[@CarrieCraftGeek]

Thank you!

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

I love angora, but I never knitted with it ...