Wow! Lots of negatives on angora. Again, I had French and English.
Has anyone used handspun pure angora as warp or weft?
I wove 100% angora handspun scarves with 2-ply warp always (never
singles because of strength and the abrasion, as already mentioned),
and either 2-ply or singles for weft depending on what outcome I wanted.
Ulrike - "The angora typical halo doesn't come on its own..."
I got more of an initial halo with the French because of the stronger
and greater number of guard hair typical of the French (which is what
also gives the French its deeper color). I never brushed my finished
items because I also found that with use, the halo will appear on its
own over time.
Robin S - "I haven't used actual angora but rather a (gasp)
synthetic... The fuzzy warp sticks to itself... I will never weave
with a fuzzy warp again."
I've never experienced this with my angora. Perhaps natural vs.
synthetic is the cause? My angora was very slick, not sticky. The
only issue that I've had with fuzzy yarn was mohair when winding the
bobbin. The long fuzz hanging off the yarn wound itself around the
bobbin and tangled with the more fuzz. That particular yarn would've
done better wrapped on a stick shuttle. But again, never had issues
with the angora.
I love my angora scarves. My kids love their angora scarves. I have
also blended my angora with my merino and alpaca. Beautiful results!
Have fun with it, Holly!!
Gabrielle Menn
Fanfare Farms & The Loom Room
Vacaville, CA
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