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Mar 24, 2008
100% Alpaca and Blends
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 lustre 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. Extrafine 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.
* 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.
Yarns with content of Alpaca less than 25%:Estell ♦ Alpaca Cashmere Tweed | ♦ GGH Relax |
Paca-Puf [100% Baby Alpaca Top] for spinners
100% Baby Alpaca  |
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GLIMMER by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 100% Baby Alpaca, Lurex YARN WEIGHT: Sport, Lihgt Double Knit 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 
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* awaiting arrival: Joya [96% Baby Alpaca, 4% Polyester], bouclè yarn, col. 3100 White, 3619 Sapphire
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100% Alpaca Superfine |
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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
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SURI ELEGANCE by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 100% Suri Alpaca YARN WEIGHT: Lace TENSION: 7 sts = 1" NEEDLES: 2.5 mm (US No.1) LENGTH: approx. 800 m / 875 yards HANK WEIGHT: 100g * hand wash | made in Peru
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Luxury Blends |
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PACA de SEDA by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 80% Alpaca, 20% Silk YARN WEIGHT: Heavy Worsted / Aran TENSION: 4 sts = 1" NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.8) LENGTH: approx. 86 m / 92 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Peru
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SNUGGLE by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 55% Superfine Alpaca, 15% Wool, 30% Acrylic YARN WEIGHT: Chunky TENSION: 3.25 sts = 1" NEEDLES: 6.5 - 8 mm (US No. 10.5-11) LENGTH: approx. 96 m / 105 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 100 g * hand wash | made in Peru |
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LEISURE BULKY by Cascade FIBRE: 50% Superfine Alpaca, 50% Pima Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Aran TENSION: 1" = 3 sts NEEDLES: 5 - 6 mm (US No. 10) LENGTH: 119 m / 128 yards BALL WEIGHT: 100 g * hand wash | made in Peru
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