About Angora Rabbits

Angora Rabbits are very unique and are prized for their beautiful, extremely soft fur or hair.  Hand spinners, knitters, and crocheters all value the fineness and warmth of the rabbits’ hair.  Angora rabbits are large rabbits, and there are 4 main breeds: English, French, (Giant) German, and Satin angoras.  Currently, I have 2 French angoras; Ezekiel, and Adam Daniels.

The hair is obtained in a harmless way to the rabbit.  Angoras grow long hair very fast, and every 10-12 weeks their hair must be clipped and trimmed.  The hair grows anywhere from 3-5 inches in length during the 10-12 weeks, and though it is very lightweight, it is very thick and warm.  Similarly to shearing a sheep, I gently scissor off the hair, which can be spun afterwards.

Angora rabbit hair is 7 times warmer than wool, and is arguably the softest fiber known to man.  An angora garment is perfect for harsh winters, but can be blended or knit in such a way to make the garment wearable year round.  I knit winter shawls and mittens in pure angora, but I also knit pure angora lace and angora/wool blended slippers, accessories, etc.

“She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle.”  Proverbs 31:19