Alpaca Yarn

Alpaca is 3 times warmer than wool and much finer,, plus it does not contain natural grease like wool. 

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Characteristics

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• Natural, Animal Fiber•

• Lightweight, Soft Luxurious•

• •Very durable

• Hand-washable or dry-clean•

• Little static, no pilling•

• Dyes well•

• Blends extremely well with other fibers

Uses for Alpaca Yarn

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• Alpaca spins into a dense yarn, and can be used for knitting, weaving, and felting projects.

• Alpaca is a good substitute fiber for people who are allergic to wool, because of it’s softness. A small amount of wool can be added to give the yarn more elasticity. Baby garments made of alpaca are also popular.

• Alpaca is a very versatile fiber often used to knit apparel such as, dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets, pants, pants, scarves, ties. Miscellaneous items include: curtains, draperies, and upholstery.

• A 2 ply yarn of alpaca will make a good warp yarn for weaving when spun with a tight twist. It will also work well as a weft yarn to weave pillows, vests, scarves, and shawl.

• Felting with alpaca is more successful if there is wool added to it. The batts of fiber are made with a drum carder. The felted pieces can be used to make hats and vests.