Very interesting topic! I know that you have a lot of comments you go through daily, but I was wanting to ask you if you knit on or off-season? Like do you knit summer projects in winter, or do you save the thicker, warmer projects for the colder months? I want to plan my projects more efficiently, and I feel like understanding the On and Off seasons for knitting would be more beneficial. Thanks for your amazing content, love your work! Katie from Kentucky, USA 🫶🏻❤️
OMG that fluffy bunny looks like my 4 bunnies! 🐰 but mine have lop-ears 😊 I always threw away their fur after trimming them, didn’t know that they could be spun for knitting
Angora will mat over time, felt. The item will shrink. Use a larger needle and pick a simple pattern. You could also hold it with another yarn, or just use it as trim, cuffs on mittens or edging on a scarf. Knit the main garment in wool. Edge with angora. The rabbit fur is extremely warm, too warm for Sophie scarf.
I made handspun of corriedale wool and angora. It was beautiful bright white. The simple blouse I knitted from it got a snitch smaller every time I carefully washed it. A decorative trim on a sweater might be most sensible use of the bunny yarn.
So... While I can assure you Taylor has WAY MORE EXPERIENCE than i do as a knitter and I look up to her VERY MUCH (so inspired by her and love that she practices creative cross-training ❤️🎨🎸). I will say that I wasn't sure about the glove with cables pattern recommendation for the hand spun angora. And i appreciate that she qualified this at the end. My hesitation would be the massive halo that comes with angora fiber. Just my thoughts...🤔. Not sure if the cables will be fully appreciated.
This is a timely video for me! I’ve been gifted 600 yards of dk weight of 100% angora yarn! Looking forward to seeing what I can make with this yarn 🧶!
I make handspun 100% angora yarn. Any pattern is going to be obliterated. Angora will get fuzzier and fuzzier as you wear it. When the yarn is the star, the pattern needs to be simple. Knit or purl only
@eleanor.shadow you'll LOVE it! It is "slippery". But what's wonderful about that is you can get a little bit of twist in the fiber and continue to attenuate until it's the grist you want. Then treadle to "lock " it in! If you need more angora to spin, I have a basement full! All the colors. Just let me know!
@@diannboehm9877 so, woollen spun? That's exciting! And thanks very much for the offer, but I feel we're on different parts of the world and shipping would be prohibitive - you say "color," I say "colour" :D (this was my weird way of saying I'm in the UK, haha!)
@@diannboehm9877 Do you have an Etsy shop or listing for you available angora?? I’ve been wanting to try it! On the verge of getting an angora rabbit 😂
I had a tiny bit of angora yarn. I made a double brim hat with a nice wool. I used the angora for a simple colorwork section on the outside of the double brim. It looked so good and there were no little hairs bugging the skin.
I used to raise angoras and my favorite thing to make with angora yarn is Susie Roger's reading mitts. I made a pair probably over 10 years ago and they are still the first thing I reach for when the weather in Maine starts to get cold.
@@justaperson4656 I loved my time with the animals. I no longer have my fiber animal rescue farm and my fibery fur babies. I hope one day you get to enjoy these wonderful creatures.
I made a headband with 100% angora handspun and it stretched waaay too much after hand washing so I like the idea of doing a tied headband or the neckcheif because stretching won't be a bad thing.
I’ve made several emotional support chickens for friends. I’ve done from bulky to fingering weight yarn. The fingering one is so small I love it. I think a small bunny out of bunny yarn would be perfect. I’ve also been wanting a kerchief….. things to think about.
Curious as to why you didn’t reduce it further by selecting angora? I’d consider holding it doubled with another lovely yarn that has some memory. Super impressed that you pronounced Saskatchewan correctly 👏
I have raised angora bunnies and spun the plucked fiber i to yarn as 100% content or blended it with wool. Unfortunately, the 100% has no ‘memory’, so that limits its use to patterns that are not dependent on a fit. The tied headband, kerchief and bunny patterns should work well.
This is perfect! I have about a hundred yards of precious spindle spun merino that I made and haven’t been able to figure out what to do with it 😅 Thank you for the great ideas ❤
Love love LOVE all your suggestions and I’m especially thrilled you included the bunny. I think Claire Garlands patterns are incredible and unsung. I’ve made her blue tit and her hedgehog, both incredibly adorable. And I have just put down my current project, her Guinea pig, to make this comment. OMG. People love these little treasures as gifts.
I wish there was a little bit more research done on angora fiber for this video. It’s very well known for angora to stretch and lose any sort of pattern in the halo of the yarn. It also felts very easily and so I feel like mittens and any other item that may get a lot of wear and tear is not the best fit for angora.
Please don’t encourage the use of angora yarn from rabbits. Most if it comes from China and we know the level of cruelty that is inflicted on these sweet creatures. Having said that, I really enjoy your channel.
Today I'm sharing five knitting patterns that would be beautiful knit with yarn from Pam's (a viewer) stash!
Very interesting topic! I know that you have a lot of comments you go through daily, but I was wanting to ask you if you knit on or off-season? Like do you knit summer projects in winter, or do you save the thicker, warmer projects for the colder months? I want to plan my projects more efficiently, and I feel like understanding the On and Off seasons for knitting would be more beneficial. Thanks for your amazing content, love your work! Katie from Kentucky, USA 🫶🏻❤️
OMG that fluffy bunny looks like my 4 bunnies! 🐰 but mine have lop-ears 😊 I always threw away their fur after trimming them, didn’t know that they could be spun for knitting
Angora will mat over time, felt. The item will shrink. Use a larger needle and pick a simple pattern. You could also hold it with another yarn, or just use it as trim, cuffs on mittens or edging on a scarf. Knit the main garment in wool. Edge with angora. The rabbit fur is extremely warm, too warm for Sophie scarf.
Thanks for the great advice. ❤
I made handspun of corriedale wool and angora. It was beautiful bright white. The simple blouse I knitted from it got a snitch smaller every time I carefully washed it. A decorative trim on a sweater might be most sensible use of the bunny yarn.
The little bunny is perfect. It can be lightly brushed if needed.
Thank you so much Taylor ❤ i think im leaning towards the headband or kerchief. I will definitely send you a photo of my finished item. 😊
Love that you commented on this video. I am definitely looking forward to a wrap up on the channel. 🧶
small amounts of luxurious angora yarn are also great to trim the cuffs of mittens or hats
So... While I can assure you Taylor has WAY MORE EXPERIENCE than i do as a knitter and I look up to her VERY MUCH (so inspired by her and love that she practices creative cross-training ❤️🎨🎸). I will say that I wasn't sure about the glove with cables pattern recommendation for the hand spun angora. And i appreciate that she qualified this at the end. My hesitation would be the massive halo that comes with angora fiber. Just my thoughts...🤔. Not sure if the cables will be fully appreciated.
This is a timely video for me! I’ve been gifted 600 yards of dk weight of 100% angora yarn! Looking forward to seeing what I can make with this yarn 🧶!
I crocheted a tiny bunny with yarn I spun myself, I love it.
Oh thank you! I've just bought some 100% angora yarn for socks, and it's really useful to know what I've got myself into :)
I make handspun 100% angora yarn. Any pattern is going to be obliterated. Angora will get fuzzier and fuzzier as you wear it. When the yarn is the star, the pattern needs to be simple. Knit or purl only
I have some angora to spin but still haven’t had the courage to tackle it. Any tips or tricks? 😅
@eleanor.shadow you'll LOVE it! It is "slippery". But what's wonderful about that is you can get a little bit of twist in the fiber and continue to attenuate until it's the grist you want. Then treadle to "lock " it in! If you need more angora to spin, I have a basement full! All the colors. Just let me know!
@@diannboehm9877 so, woollen spun? That's exciting!
And thanks very much for the offer, but I feel we're on different parts of the world and shipping would be prohibitive - you say "color," I say "colour" :D (this was my weird way of saying I'm in the UK, haha!)
@@diannboehm9877
Do you have an Etsy shop or listing for you available angora?? I’ve been wanting to try it! On the verge of getting an angora rabbit 😂
What other patterns would you recommend for angora?
A bunny has been on my list of todos for so long. This is the one. Tanks
I had a tiny bit of angora yarn. I made a double brim hat with a nice wool. I used the angora for a simple colorwork section on the outside of the double brim. It looked so good and there were no little hairs bugging the skin.
You are so good at this! Five brilliant suggestions. 😊
I used to raise angoras and my favorite thing to make with angora yarn is Susie Roger's reading mitts. I made a pair probably over 10 years ago and they are still the first thing I reach for when the weather in Maine starts to get cold.
Aw man I'm so jealous! I want to be able to own my own animals to spin from, but finances just do not allow currently
@@justaperson4656 I loved my time with the animals. I no longer have my fiber animal rescue farm and my fibery fur babies. I hope one day you get to enjoy these wonderful creatures.
I made a headband with 100% angora handspun and it stretched waaay too much after hand washing so I like the idea of doing a tied headband or the neckcheif because stretching won't be a bad thing.
Love all the suggestions but omg that bunny is SO ADORABLE!!! If I had hand spun angora I would 100% knit a teeny tiny rabbit 🥲
Love the teeny tiny bunny! It would be nice to have on display. A dash of cuteness.
Golly, now I wish I had 100 yards of handspun angora just to try some of these out! Great post and thanks for great ideas!
All those ideas are great (good to keep in mind for stash busters!) and that is the most adorable little bunny ever! :). Thanks for the video!
Love your patterns recommendations! Thank you!
I am knitting a Clarie Garland pattern while I watch this. They are easy patterns to follow for a confident beginner.
Delightful! Your creativity amazing ! Enjoy you so very much! Uplifting & ever inspiring ! Well done!
Oh my goodness the BUNNY! Too precious...😍😍😍
I’ve made several emotional support chickens for friends. I’ve done from bulky to fingering weight yarn. The fingering one is so small I love it. I think a small bunny out of bunny yarn would be perfect. I’ve also been wanting a kerchief….. things to think about.
Bunny is so cute!
I'd be so tempted to make a little emotional support rabbit, because it's rabbit fur.
Curious as to why you didn’t reduce it further by selecting angora? I’d consider holding it doubled with another lovely yarn that has some memory. Super impressed that you pronounced Saskatchewan correctly 👏
I have raised angora bunnies and spun the plucked fiber i to yarn as 100% content or blended it with wool. Unfortunately, the 100% has no ‘memory’, so that limits its use to patterns that are not dependent on a fit. The tied headband, kerchief and bunny patterns should work well.
THAT BUNNY THO!!! It's so cute!!!
This is perfect! I have about a hundred yards of precious spindle spun merino that I made and haven’t been able to figure out what to do with it 😅 Thank you for the great ideas ❤
I was sure you were going to suggest a tiny frog! 😂 The tiny bunny is a perfect choice!
These are so fun!! Maybe there is enough for a tiny bunny and a headband. Have a great week❤❤
Perfect picks! I'd love to see what she makes.
Love love LOVE all your suggestions and I’m especially thrilled you included the bunny. I think Claire Garlands patterns are incredible and unsung. I’ve made her blue tit and her hedgehog, both incredibly adorable. And I have just put down my current project, her Guinea pig, to make this comment. OMG. People love these little treasures as gifts.
I am working through her Beatrix Potter book.
Do we get to know what they knitted with their yarn? That would be fun too.
I would have gone for the cute little bunny
I would make a sweater for Christopher Bunny by Susan B Anderson on Ravelry. He's so adorable, as is your little bunny.
This video was lovely! Thank you for sharing! 🧶🩷
Happy anniversary!
Awesome 👍🏾 thank you 👍🏾😁
I wish there was a little bit more research done on angora fiber for this video. It’s very well known for angora to stretch and lose any sort of pattern in the halo of the yarn. It also felts very easily and so I feel like mittens and any other item that may get a lot of wear and tear is not the best fit for angora.
Awwwww a sweet little emotional support bunny!!
Next time you might want to limit to one color in your search parameters when you have only one color to work with.
Please don’t encourage the use of angora yarn from rabbits. Most if it comes from China and we know the level of cruelty that is inflicted on these sweet creatures.
Having said that, I really enjoy your channel.
Isn't this yarn very unethical?
How do you figure? They molt and need to be brushed, and we use that for the yarn