The Angora Rabbit Fiber Issue
As some of you may know, I began my fiber arts journey into spinning and knitting with an English Angora rabbit named Patches. See cute photos below and previous blog post.
And yes she was THAT cute as a baby :).
The first time I spun yarn it was with Patches’ fiber. It was soft, fluffy, gorgeous and I just fell in love with the craft. Angora rabbit fiber continues to stay close to my heart and guides my spinning practice every time I pick up any kind of fiber to work with. The love I have for Angora rabbit fiber is so dear to me that I want to share it with you my friends!
So, in this blog, I’m very excited to gift to you an Angora rabbit fiber resource list.
Maybe you’re like — hey, I want to play around with some Angora rabbit fiber. I want to spin some Angora fiber, I want to knit with Angora yarn. I just don’t know where to find some. Then this is the blog post for you my friend!
But if you’re like — hey, I just want to see what you’re making, Sara, I don’t knit or spin or anything like that.
Then I’ve got you, no worries! Skip down to the end of this post and watch the video (and look at the cute photos along the way).
Either way folks, I’m here for you. Let’s get into it!
*** Important note *** Angora rabbit fiber is either plucked or shorn off of the rabbit. This doesn’t hurt the rabbit and is done lovingly, humanely and respectfully by the folks who raise and care for these bunnies. We want them to live long lives in relationship with us, and part of that is helping them with harvesting their fiber.
Other note — As I am based in Northeast Ohio, these are vendors within my fibershed (250 mile radius from Cleveland, Ohio). There are more out there! These are the folks I had the pleasure to talk with at the Great Lakes Fiber Show in Wooster, Ohio at the end of May 2026 and I tried my best to be as accurate as possible, but mistakes happen — I am human :). Also, as far as I know, they will ship to wherever you are.
Ok last note — These are not affiliate links. I don’t get a kickback if you click through and buy something. I just want to spread the love and joy that is Angora rabbit fiber!
Angora Rabbit Fiber Resource List
Before we get too far into it, a little background. There are 5 different breeds of Angora rabbits — English, French, Satin, Giant and German. Each breed has it’s own attributes — e.g. English produces a fine fiber, French are easier to care for, or Giant produces a lot of fiber from one rabbit — and each of the folks on this list have specific breeds they work with. To read more in depth about what makes each breed’s fiber different read this wonderful resource page by Ashton Homestead which I have used many times!
Also, I get a little technical on blends and roving and batts and raw fiber and if you’re like… what the heck are those words Sara? Just check out my video at the end of this post where I go over all of the goodies I bought from these vendors which hopefully explains a lot.
Beichner Farms — Meadville, PA — Meghan & Chris Beichner
I really love the attention to detail and thoughtfulness at Beichner Farms’ booth. Meghan mainly raises French and German Angora rabbits and she just started with Satins.
She has both handspun and millspun yarn, 100% Angora and Angora blended yarns, batts and rovings. She also has these CUTE crocheted bunnies that her friend made out of her handspun yarn which of course one had to come home with us. AND for those of you in the market, she has bunnies for sale. I’m just sayin’! I’m here to enable…
Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/beichnerfarms/
Candy’s — Cardington, OH — Candy Haenszel
Candy has been raising English Angora rabbits, spinning and knitting their fiber since 1972. I have learned a lot from Candy and am so grateful for her kindness and knowledge. Also, I’ve knitted with her handspun yarn before and it is absolutely divine.
All of her offerings are 100% English Angora fiber:
Angora raw wool, handspun yarn and hand-knitted garments.
She says she’s not so responsive to emails and would prefer a phone call if you’re interested in any of her offerings.
The Crone & Co — Moundsville, WV — Dara Pond
Oh the vibe of The Crone & Co!
Dara has one German Angora rabbit and sells beautiful hand artisan blended batts and raw Angora fiber that she calls The Fuzz (because that’s what it is!!!).
I bought two batts — one blend is Pygora, Merino and Angora; the other one is Alpaca, Merino and Angora. More on these in the video at the bottom of this post. The Pygora fiber is from her goats (she also sells yarn from her Pygora goats) and she sources the Merino and Alpaca from local farms. Community, connection and local economy — LOVE!
Website: www.thecroneandco.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecroneandco/
Prospect Specialty Fiber Mill — Prospect, OH — Polly Dickerson & Emily Ashton
Ashton Homestead — Emily Ashton
These folks are cool.
Emily of Ashton Homestead raises Angora rabbits and other fiber animals on her farm and went on to establish Prospect Specialty Fiber Mill with her friend Polly. A fiber mill that processes Angora fiber is hard to come by so this is really cool.
They both love the Giant Angora rabbits with French being their second favorite.
Their offerings include 100% Angora yarn, Angora yarn blends, Angora roving — both blended and 100% Angora — and raw Angora fiber. I got this awesome little Angora Breed sampler box which I get into in the video at the bottom of this post. I’ve only ever spun English Angora so I’m excited to try out the other breeds. Oh, also they have rabbits for sale :).
I highly recommend checking out both of their websites. Also, if you’re going to call the mill, they recommend texting instead as the mill equipment is really loud.
Website: www.ashtonhomestead.com and https://www.prospectspecialtyfibermill.com
WiggleStick Designs — Northern KY — Nickie Chapin
Nickie is great. If you’re looking for some blends to work with and aren’t concerned about staying local, Nickie has some GREAT choices.
Her favorite rabbit breed are her Giant Angoras (pictured below is me with Nickie holding Foo Foo — this rabbit is REALLY GIANT!) which is where most of her fiber comes from. She also likes the French and the Satin.
** Note - when I say “blend” here I mean she has Angora fiber in all of her yarns, rovings, etc. and she chooses different sheep breeds, silk and/or yak to blend with.
Nickie works closely with Prospect Specialty Fiber Mill to create her special blends, often putting the fiber into the machines herself. She also hand-blends some on her own.
Her offerings include Angora blended handspun, hand-pulled blended roving (which is what I bought — Oh the color! — Photo below shown on my spinning wheel and more in the video at the bottom of this post), blended batts and millspun yarn.
She also has crochet patterns for sale and is a dealer for the Spinolution spinning wheels.
Website: https://wigglestickdesigns.com/home
The Bonnie Lassies’ Burrow of Cottontail Hill — near Lebanon, OH
Sadly I didn’t have a chance to talk to these folks. I wish I had because their website is sweet.
It looks like they have Giant Angoras and some Satin rabbits. These folks also have bunnies for sale :).
On their website I see raw fiber, roving, blends, some gorgeous yarn and some interesting blog information on raising silk worms… curiosity piqued!
Definitely check them out, I know I will!
Website: https://www.philippifiberarts.com/
Sara Guren — Northeast Ohio
Ok, lastly, it’s me :). I’m excited to share this special offering to you all first!
I have a limited amount of raw English Angora rabbit fiber for sale $12/ounce. I have some from Patches (her fiber is pictured on the right) and from Smokey (our friend’s English Angora pictured below, with his fiber pictured in the middle).
Also, news flash, I’m considering working on some blended batts with local sheep’s wool and alpaca to sell. I’ll keep you posted.
Website: https://www.saraguren.com/
Contact: sara@saraguren.com
Here’s the bottom line folks — I highly recommend you try some Angora fiber for your next project. Whether you’re a spinner and want to spin it raw or blend it with some wool, or a knitter or a weaver and want to incorporate some Angora yarn into your next project, you won’t be disappointed! Angora is known for it’s softness, halo and drape. It’s a joy to hold, feel, touch and work with. The raw fiber doesn’t need washing and is considered hypoallergenic (unless you’re specifically allergic to rabbits). Enjoy using the fiber on it’s own (my favorite) or blending it with sheep, pygora or alpaca. Have fun with this glorious fiber from these beautiful animals, the softness alone is pure joy.
*** So it turns out my video was too long to be embeded here. I’m working on finding a different solution, please stand by :) ***
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