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The
yarns are unbrushed. With knitting and wear they demonstrates
a luxuriously soft and fluffy haze - the characteristic 'angora
look'. The yarn is exceptionally comfortable to wear next to
the skin not being at all itchy or scratchy. The yarn is usually
suitable even for those with the most delicate skin. One of
our yarns has been named after one of Orkney's most outstanding
buildings - the St Magnus cathedral in Kirkwall.
'AURORA' 70% Angora/30% Lambswool 4 ply - NEW for 2012 We
have commissioned this new yarn for 2012. A sumptuous mix of angora and
finest lambswool spun to the same thickness as our popular 'Incredible'
4 ply which we have had to discontinue. Technical
details :
4 ply : Woollen spun, unbrushed. 2/16's NM. Recommended
tension: 28sts and 36 rows over 10cm (4") on No9 (3¾mm)
needles. Length: Approx 400m/50g. PRICE:
£19.20 per 50 gram ball
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to Order
'INCREDIBLE'
100% Angora
(‘4
ply' and DK)

At
last we have managed to source a fantastic quality of 100% angora.
Spun to our
requirements and washed and dyed here at Orkney Angora, this
yarn truly is incredible.
Remember
that we can offer this yarn in over 35, hand-dyed colours
- a choice unmatched
by any other supplier.
Please
note that the shade card samples are dyed on 50/50 angora/lambswool.
The same shades, when dyed onto 100% angora, are slightly lighter
and softer.
Technical
details :
4 ply : (Only available whilst stocks last) Woollen spun, unbrushed. 2/16's NM. Recommended
tension: 28sts and 36 rows over 10cm (4") on No9 (3¾mm)
needles. Length: Approx 400m/50g.
In
hand knitting terms the actual thickness of the yarn is ‘3 ply'
but due to the fluffy nature of angora this yarn knits well
to 4 ply hand knitting patterns and knits beautifully on the
machine.
The
book “ Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters ”
by Lise-Lotte Lystrup published by Thames & Hudson (2008)
features two delightful patterns using this 100% ‘4 ply' yarn Ravelry Rating: 5*. Look this yarn up on Ravelry
Five
patterns are available on-line here (including one of ours):
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/graphics/2008/08/31/knitwear_final.pdf
DK
: Woollen spun,
4/16's NM, unbrushed. Recommended tension: 20 - 28sts over 10cm
(4") on No7 (4½mm) needles. Length: Approx 200 metres/50grams. Ravelry Rating: 5*. Look this yarn up on Ravelry
Suitable
for both hand and machine knitting. See our
Knit Kits.
For
Rainbow/Variegated/Multi-coloured hand dyed yarn click here
PRICE:
£19.20 per 50 gram ball
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to Order
'St
MAGNUS' 50/50 DK
Technical
details : Woollen
spun, 4/16's NM, unbrushed. Recommended tension: 20 - 28sts
over 10cm (4"). Length: Approx 400 metres/100grams. Suitable
Hand/Standard machine. Very popular for DK patterns.
A versatile yarn blending finest, grade 1 angora with best quality
(18.5 micron) lambswool. This yarn exhibits all the finest qualities
of angora. Its versatility and quality is demonstrated by its
suitability for use in accessories, such as socks and gloves,
as well as exclusive designer knitwear.
Available in over 35 superb shades
, this
beautiful yarn demonstrates a delightful lustre when dyed, augmenting
the natural beauty of the yarn.
This yarn is suitable for both hand and machine knitting. Elizabeth
(handknitting & crochet) and myself (machine knitting) use
this yarn extensively and it really is lovely to knit with.
See
our Knit Kits. Ravelry Rating: 5*. Look this yarn up on Ravelry
For
Rainbow/Variegated/Multi-coloured hand dyed yarn click here
PRICE: £10.10 per 50 gram ball
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to Order

MAIN
STOCKISTS:
UK:
K1
Yarns in Edinburgh www.k1yarns.com
Dragon
Yarns www.dragonyarns.co.uk/ Baa Ram Ewe in Leeds www.baaramewe.co.uk/ Stitch Perfect in Birmingham www.stitchperfect.co.uk/ Tangled Yarn www.tangled-yarn.co.uk William's Wools in Kendal www.williamswools.co.uk/ Whitmore & Hamilton, 123 George Street, Oban
Pam
Roberts, pam.roberts@purr-fectknits.com www.purr-fectknits.com
Tel 01404 812 765.
Pam
knits with our Angora - plain jumpers to any size the customer
requires.
CANADA:
our sole outlet in Toronto is Irene&Mr.Sheep knitting
shop. They carry both 100% angora and 50/50.
For
more information please visit their website: Irene&MrSheep
USA
: Knit Divas
– 248 N Columbia River Hwy – St Helens – Oregon 97051–
United States – 1.503.397.3523.
Minimum
Hours: Tue 11-7; Wed-Sat 11-5; 2nd & 3rd Sun 1-4 !! If we're
HERE, we're OPEN !!
Visit the Angora Page on their website at http://www.knitdivas.com/Angora.html.
You
can also contact them by phone or by e-mail, Info@KnitDivas.com
.
Some
colors are “In Stock” in both 4-Ply and DK weights of 100% Angora
and 50% Angora/50% Lambswool.
Special
Orders are Welcome.

CURRENCY
CONVERTER How
to Order
OUR
COLOURS
All
our yarns are hand dyed in small dye batches (max approx 800g).
Batch to batch shade variations may occur. Some colours are
more liable to shading than others.
Due
to the nature of the natural fibres that we use there may be
slight flaws in the colour of some yarns. These are natural
and add to the beauty and character of each dye batch. We can
supply a real wool shade card, Knitting Information and yarn
samples for £3.50 incl. postage.
CHOOSING
A PATTERN?
The
yarns are displayed at their best in simple, classical designs
using stitch patterns, lacy designs, shaping etc. to augment
the natural beauty of the yarns.
Step
1: Knit your favourite pattern in ORKNEY ANGORA
With such a wide
range of patterns being available from women's magazines and
specialist knitting publications it should be no problem finding
one to knit in angora.
Step
2: Order the appropriate amount of yarn for the garment you
have in mind.
See our 'Yarn
Allowance Guide Lines' (below) and knit the pattern of your
choice. what could be easier?
LOOK
AT OUR KNIT KITS
Click
here
Knit Kits.
YARN
ALLOWANCE GUIDE LINES
Using ‘St Magnus' 50/50 or ‘Incredible' 100% DK
The
weights of yarn are recommended allowances for plain knitted
designs to fit up to 42" bust (actual garment width approx
46"). Tension:
22sts-26sts per 4" using needles size 4½-3¼
mm (Nos7-10)
Sweater:
Allow 400g
Cardigan:
450g
Using
‘Incredible' 100% ‘4 ply'
The
weights of yarn are recommended allowances for plain knitted
designs to fit up to 42" bust (actual garment width approx
46").
Sweater:
Allow 200g
Cardigan:
250g
ADVICE
FOR MACHINE KNITTERS
The
yarns are unbrushed and lovely to knit with on any standard
guage machine. Being unbrushed and woollen spun i.e. relatively
smooth, the yarn is ideal for machine knitting.
Furthermore the yarn is strong and does not break easily, a
real God-send for machine knitters! When ordering, ask for your
yarn to be waxed and coned at no extra charge.
Whichever
machine you have it is vital to knit a tension swatch first
and be sure to knit at the correct tension for your chosen pattern.
BOND
machines: Excellent
for knitting at DK tension using the 50/50.
PASSAP/PFAFF
machines: Will
knit the yarns at all recommended tensions using all needles.
JONES/BROTHER/KNITMASTER/TOYOTA
etc: The yarns
will knit easily on these machines although you are likely to
be knitting at the loosest settings on your tension dial if
using the 50/50. To knit the St Magnus 50/50 at tighter than
25 or 26sts per 4", alternate needles will have to be used.
Large garments can be knitted in sections or sideways.
As
yarns are handled very little in machine knitting they will
appear less fluffy immediately after knitting than handknitted
garments. The knitwear will become fluffy with handling, washing
and wearing.
WEARING
- WASHING - CARING FOR YOUR KNITWEAR
Through
our extensive experience with our yarns we can state that knitwear
produced from our yarns, knitted to a variety of tensions, washes
and wears well provided it is washed and cared for correctly.
Garments
should be carefully hand washed (gentle squeeze in warm water)
using pure soap suds or equivalent. Next rinse thoroughly taking
care not to ring, rub or twist the wet garment - instead use
a gentle squeezing action. Short spin inside a pillowcase then
dry flat (pulling garment back into correct shape) and dry away
from direct heat and sunlight.
Do not press or iron your angora knitwear and don't store in
plastic bags but instead allow to breath naturally.
REAL
WOOL SHADE CARD
& samples: £3.50 incl postage in
the UK. Enquire for overseas.
POSTAGE
:
Orders containing knitting yarn, where the postage cost is more
than £3.50, will have postage charged at cost
for the cheapest option (unless otherwise requested).
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