Alpaca yarn

If you find yourself with a skein (or ten) of gorgeous alpaca yarn, consider yourself lucky. Not only is it typically harder to come by than run-of-the-mill sheep's wool, but it's considerably more luxurious. Alpaca wool is anecdotally softer and cozier than even mohair or merino, but, naturally, the quality of the yarn makes all the difference. You may be wondering what to make with alpaca yarn, fearing wasting such precious (and expensive) yarn. The answer is: anything you would make

A while back I was gifted some gorgeous raw alpaca. In this new tutorial, I show you how I went about prepping it for spinning into yarn! Want to support the creation of even more photo tutorials and have a say in which stitches and techniques to tackle? Become my patron! Visit the link for more information! https://www.patreon.com/lavischdesigns #lavischdesigns #spinningyarn #alpaca #fiberprep #rawalpaca #alpacafiber #carding #tutorial

Luxurious hand-knit alpaca sweater. Seamless cable design, chunky yet soft. 70% wool, 30% alpaca. Perfect for cooler weather. #alpaca #cableknit #handknitted #sweater

New cast-on 🍇 This is honestly the most gorgeous yarn ever! My friend Anika from @flauschecke offered me to try out their new yarn and obviously I can’t say no to this beautiful baby alpaca! It feels like cashmere with the drape of alpaca and I think it’s the perfect yarn for some autumn and winter accessories… So that is exactly what I’m going and am I wrong or is this shade of red not the most autumnal colour ever?! I already but do you have any accessories you are particularly interested…

Looking for a light and fluffy combination with a hand dyed look? Then try working together DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk 01, off white and DROPS Fabel 924, confetti cake.

Every month this year Lion Brand Yarn is featuring a color. For February, it's Antique, and that includes all kinds of pretty pinks. One of my new personal favorites is their Touch of Alpaca yarn. 90% acrylic, 10% alpaca, 100% luxury. I saw this yarn on sale last month, picked it up, HAD TO HAVE…

Many of our yarns can be combined together to get a different tension, texture or feel. Here's a few combination ideas to inspire you.

Choosing the right yarn can make or break your knitting project. In Understanding Yarn Types and Their Uses, learn the properties and best uses for wool, cotton, acrylic, alpaca, silk, and blends. This essential guide solves the problem of yarn selection, helping you create stunning, professional-quality designs. Don't let the wrong yarn ruin your hard work—read our blog and make informed choices today! #UnderstandingYarn #KnittingTips #YarnKnowledge

In this video filled post, I show you how I process alpaca by hand beginning with washing, then carding, spinning, followed by plying, I finish with instructions to complete a detailed yarn tag. This shows the entire process from raw fiber to spun yarn!

Fab Yarns Superfine alpaca DK is the cashmere of alpacas. Prime Alpaca is like nothing you have knit with before. For more details on this yarn, its provenance and the animals that create it, check our page. The Naturals Series are available in ten natural alpaca colors plus a bleached white. https://www.fabulousyarn.com/fab-prime-alpaca.shtml #yarnloversofinstagram #yarnlovers #alpacayarn #alpacaknitting #alpacalove

As I was going through my yarn stash last week, I pulled out all of the Touch of Alpaca I had, and decided to put together this fun collection of 20 free crochet patterns that used Touch of Alpaca, and run a yarn giveaway.

In this article, I will show you five things I did with my alpaca fleece and tell you whether or not each product was profitable.

Learn all about processing alpaca fiber on the strauch fiber blog!

Many of our yarns can be combined together to get a different tension, texture or feel. Here's a few combination ideas to inspire you.

Yarn combination DROPS Alpaca 4010, light lavender + DROPS Kid Silk 9, light lavender

Tunisian crochet stockinette stitch, blue, aesthetic, natural alpaca lungo, lana grossa yarn, fluffy, cloudy sweater

Paca La Alpaca Yarns on Instagram: “Happy Monday! This is "84", one of my favourites from the 80's collection. A good speckled neutral, creates a great combo with many of the…”

Discover 10 trendy crochet projects to try this season. From cozy blankets to stylish accessories, unleash your creativity with these must-try patterns. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, these projects will keep your yarn stash in use! #CrochetProjects #YarnCrafts #Handmade #DIY

Find out all about the Cedar Ridge Ranch Alpacas + what it takes to process their wool in the yokieB blog post! I even get to crochet and knit with their yarn! So much fun!