Multiple choice

The yarn or wool spun from dog hair is known as

  1. cashmere

  2. chiengora

  3. qiviut

  4. sinew
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chiengora is a yarn or wool spun from dog hair. It is up to 80% warmer than wool and is not elastic. Often chiengora is blended with wool during the carding process. This blend has some give to it, which is preferable when knitting. It is also often blended with wool in order to create a yarn with less heat insulation.

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