Orkney Angora - St Magnus

Loop stocks 33 colours , with eleven beautiful colours exclusive to Loop as well! Our newest colours are Kingfisher’ and ‘Dark Jade’.

We also have a kit for our Lopsy Rabbit using some Orkney Angora for the tail and scarf.

Orkney Angora "St Magnus" 50/50 DK is a versatile yarn that is suitable for both crochet and knitting. A blend of angora and lambswool makes it incredibly soft and fluffy, yet durable. 
Hand-dyed and spun by Orkney Angora, a small family run business situated on the Isle of Sanday, one of the Orkney's most northerly isles.

This yarn exhibits all the finest qualities of angora. Its versatility and quality are 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.

Shade variations occur from dye batch to dye batch.   

Please note that as this is a hand-dyed yarn, each skein is unique. We recommend striping alternate skeins when using more than one in order to achieve a more natural gradation.

Spun and hand-dyed in the UK.

Fiber Content:

50% lambswool
50% Angora
 
Weight:
DK / 8 ply 
 
Meterage/Yardage
218 yards(199 meters)
 
Unit Weight
50 grams (1.76 ounces)
 
Gauge:
20.0 to 28.0 sts = 4 inches
 
Needle Size
US 3 - 6 or 3.25 - 4mm
 
Texture
Plied, 
 
We always recommend hand washing in order to prolong the life of your knitwear. 

About Orkney Angora

When you buy from Orkney Angora, you’re supporting a small, family-run business on one of Orkney’s most northerly isles. Founded in 1982 by William and Elizabeth Sichel from the ruins of a derelict croft, the business is now run by Tracy Ranger from her smallholding on Sanday—remaining a truly personal operation.

Originally angora farmers themselves, the Sichels developed humane, stress-free shearing methods that continue to guide Orkney Angora’s sourcing. Their trusted spinner in China works exclusively with Feixian Angora Farm, personally inspected by William and found to exceed DEFRA welfare standards.

All dyeing and winding are powered by Orkney’s clean, wind-generated energy—reflecting the company’s commitment to ethical, sustainable production.

Orkney Angora encourages customers to ask about the source of their angora and to buy only from responsible producers. The company believes the future of the industry depends on working with farmers around the world to produce angora ethically—and remains dedicated to doing exactly that.