good farm animals for soft yarn?

i live in the country and have enough room to support 2 or 3 goats or sheep, and like to knit. i want an animal that would provide soft wool to knit with. if you suggest an animal can you leave a picture of one with you’re answer. thanks

Cashmere’s soft and warm appeal

Cashmere’s soft and warm appeal Cashmere goods, usually pricey, are being marketed to the masses. But not all cashmere is created equal. As a former Londoner, I’ve owned my fair share of knits. As a youngster, I couldn’t understand why I hated my woolly school sweater but loved the way my sister’s green scarf felt [...]

How can I make my yarn soft?

I’m attempting for the first time to make yarn straight from the sheep. My first attempt is very coarse and not soft like the roving I’ve seen in stores. I tried really hard not to agitate the wool, so what went wrong? Is there still some soap possibly in the wool making it hard? Did [...]