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100% Alpaca and Blends


Alpaca
Photo © Southern Alpacas

Alpaca is a natural wool yarn derived from the long silky fleece of Alpaca, large domesticated mammal of the South American camelid family (there are the domestic alpaca and llama. and the wild vicuna and guanaco). Traditionally a natural yarn, but also manufactured from Rayon and Cotton mixes.
" Alpaca fiber is stronger, softer and warmer than Wool, yet lighter. It comes in over 20 natural shades, has a high luster and takes dye well. Alpaca is popular for use in sweaters or clothing as it does not have the itchiness of Wool. Why? People who say they are allergic to wool are actually responding to the itch or prickle of the coarse fibres protruding from the yarn or fabric. Usually, if there are fewer than 5% of fibres over 30 microns (fibre diameter) there is no prickle factor. Extra fine alpaca fibre has fineness (fibre diameter) less than 20 microns.
There are 2 types of Alpaca fibres and they can be identified by their fiber characteristics: the Huacaya fiber is crimpy and quite dense.
The Suri fiber is straighter and more lustrous." All Fiber Arts.

Ancient Peru textiles CulturalExpeditions.com   * Facts: Alpaca was treasured by the Inca royalty. When the Incan civilization ended, the llama and alpaca populations diminished. South America has revitalized the population and recently has allowed alpacas to be exported. Alpacas were first imported into North America in 1983.


Astral, The AYCo. * new
Alpaca Cashmere Tweed
Arequipa, Estelle
Classic Alpaca, The AYCo.
Glimmer, The AYCo.
  Joya, The AYCo.
Halo, The AYCo. * new
Leisure Bulky, Cascade
Paca de Seda, The AYCo.
Snuggle, The AYCo.
  Superfine Alpaca, Estelle
Suri Elegance , The AYCo.
Swizzle, The AYCo.

Paca-Puf [100% Baby Alpaca Top] for hand spinners


* awaiting arrival (July) The Alpaca Yarn Co. Astral [50% Alpaca Superfine, 30% Tencel, 20% Wool]; elegant, dk weight alpaca yarn with light sheen, 197 yards /100g hanks.

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100% Suri Alpaca

100% Suri Alpaca
  SURI ELEGANCE by The Alpaca Yarn Co.
FIBRE: 100% Suri Alpaca
YARN WEIGHT: Lace
TENSION: 7 sts = 1"
NEEDLES: from 2.25 mm (US No.1)
LENGTH: approx. 800 m / 875 yards
HANK WEIGHT: 100g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural


* awaiting arrival (July) The Alpaca Yarn Co. Halo [100% Brushed Suri Alpaca]; lace-weight brushed Suri alpaca, 514 yards /50g balls; it is a perfect substitute for anyone who has mohair sensitivities.

100% Baby Alpaca

100% Baby Alpaca, Lurex
  GLIMMER by The Alpaca Yarn Co.
FIBRE: 97% Baby Alpaca, 3% Lurex
YARN WEIGHT: Sport
TENSION: 7 sts = 1"
NEEDLES: 3.25 - 3.5 mm (US No. 3-4)
LENGTH: approx. 177 m / 183.5 yards
SKEIN WEIGHT: 50g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural

Baby Alpaca, Joya boucle
 
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JOYA by The Alpaca Yarn Co.
FIBRE: 96% Baby Alpaca, 4% Polyester
YARN WEIGHT: Fancy
TENSION: 1" = 3 st on 5.5 mm
NEEDLES: recommended 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.8)
LENGTH: approx. 69 m / 75 yards
BALL WEIGHT: 50g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural


100% Alpaca Superfine

100% Peruvain Alpaca
  CLASSIC ALPACA by The Alpaca Yarn Co.
FIBRE: 100% Superfine Alpaca
YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 20 sts/ 24 rows,
5.5 sts = 1"
NEEDLES: 4 mm (US No.6)
LENGTH: approx. 99 m / 110 yards
SKEIN WEIGHT: 50g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural

Superfine Alpaca
  SUPERFINE ALPACA by Estelle
FIBRE: 100% Superfine Alpaca
YARN WEIGHT: Chunky
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 16 sts / 22 rows
NEEDLES: 6 mm (US No.9)
LENGTH: approx. 100 m / 111 yards
BALL WEIGHT: 100g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural

Swizzle, 100% Superfine Alpaca
  SWIZZLE by The Alpaca Yarn Co.
FIBRE: 100% Superfine Alpaca
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 20 sts / 28 rows
NEEDLES: 4-4.5 mm (US No.6-7)
LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 215 yards
BALL WEIGHT: 100g
* hand wash | made in Peru natural

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