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   How 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   How 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   How 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.

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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

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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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