Alpaca Yarn

Alpaca is 3 times warmer than wool and much finer,, plus it does not contain natural grease like wool.
Characteristics
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Natural, Animal Fiber•
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Lightweight, Soft Luxurious•
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•Very durable
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Hand-washable or dry-clean•
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Little static, no pilling•
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Dyes well•
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.