Now that the autumn season is well under way and winter is nearly upon us, lots of keen knitters around the country are thinking about what type of wool to use to make their new, practical men’s jumpers, sister’s scarves, colourful, children’s bobble hats or warm womens aran sweater using wool from a company such as https://www.shamrockgift.com/aran-sweaters/womens-aran-sweaters/. There are plenty of good reasons why wool is ideal to use for a winter garment, the wool’s naturally crimped fibres make tiny air pockets when the fibres stack together, which is why you feel so warm and cosy when you wear wool. Lambswool is named because it comes from the first shearing of the lambs at approximately seven months old. This produces wool that is incredibly soft, smooth, and contains hypoallergenic properties.
Merino Wool is named after the Merino breed of sheep that originated from Spain, though nowadays, they are mainly bred in Australia. The fine fibres of the wool are incredibly soft and most often used for clothing that comes into direct contact with the skin. Shetland wool is named after the Shetland Islands sheep and the shorn fibres are thicker and coarser than most other wool, which makes it ideal for crew neck jumpers.
Angora wool is not from the goat of the same name but the rabbit, these cute creatures produce the finest, warmest and lightest of the natural fibres. The product is so soft and delicate it must be mixed with other fibres to increase its durability.