Alpaca wool

In this excerpt from Donna M. Rudd’s article “Spinning Alpaca’s Natural Colors,” learn eight favorite methods for spinning naturally colored alpaca fiber.

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This widely used wool comes from Merino sheep, which is quite a special breed – its wool doesn’t cause allergic reactions, is very durable and super soft. Knitters and crocheters value these qualities, because they make it a perfect choice for winter accessories and baby garments. #crochet #howtocrochet #yarntypes #merino #wool

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

Softness unleashed. Rug: Si Blanc {SBN02} Content: 50% Alpaca Wool 50% Nz Wool

“Discover the magic of alpaca wool: soft, warm, and eco-friendly. 🌿✨” #alpacaglobalstore #alpaca #alpacalifestyle #scarf #blanket #gloves #alpaga #deken #luxuryhome #luxurylifestyle

Are you prepared to make an investment in an alpaca wool garment? Here, I'm going to identify all the trade secrets for identifying real alpaca wool.

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.

A bouclé fabric in a blend of pure virgin wool and Alpaca, with a characteristic surface irregularity. Warm and soft to the touch. A natural hardwearing fabric.

A visit to Carlson's Llama Ranch in Waconia, Minnesota, is full of fun. You'll never forget your up-close encounter with one of the friendly llamas.

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!

FLUFFfibers BFL in the Sticks and Stones colorway. I decided to to a gradient spin for Tour de Fleece. Here is the fiber after I hand-carded it into rolags. The long staple of the BFL meant my colors got much more mixed up than I planned, but I did end up with a nice gradient in the brown and charcoal families. On Ravelry

Elegance of Alpaca: Comparable to cashmere in softness yet stronger, Alpaca wool offers unparalleled comfort and softness due to the fineness of the individual fibers. With fibers finer than sheep’s wool, its smooth surface offers a silky feel that’s lightweight, yet warm. Rug: Si Blanc {SBN03} Content: 50% Alpaca Wool 50% Nz Wool

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Amazon.com: Alpaca Fiber Wool Raw Hand Carded Cleaned Black Color Carded and ready to craft. : Handmade Products

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.

Having pet Alpacas might seem crazy to most but I know there are lot’s of people who have them in their yards to keep the grass down. In fact our local rural area I swear every second house h…