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Alpaca is a natural wool derived from the long silky fleece of Alpaca. The Alpaca is a large domesticated mammal of the South American camelid family, which also includes the Llama, Vicuña, and Guanaco. Alpaca is traditionally a natural yarn, but can also be manufactured from Rayon and Cotton mixes.

There are two types of Alpaca fibers: the Huacaya, which is crimpy and quite dense, and the Suri - the straighter and more lustrous. Alpaca fiber is softer, warmer, and stronger than sheep wool, yet is light weight. It comes in over 20 natural shades, has a high luster and takes dye well. Alpaca is popular for use in sweaters and other clothing, as it does not have the itchiness of sheep wool. "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." - source: All Fiber Arts

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• Did you know? In the Incan civilization, alpaca fiber was a status symbol and was prized as a trade item. The finer grades of alpaca were reserved for the Incan nobility. Peruvian alpaca is even rarer than cashmere. When the Incan civilization ended, the llama and alpaca populations diminished. South America has revitalized the population and has recently allowed alpacas to be exported. Alpacas were first imported into North America in 1983. Find out more >>

• Alpaca-Surfer - an exclusive from The Globe and Mail /In Photos (March 16, 2010). Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi rides a wave with his alpaca Pisco at San Bartolo beach in Lima. Photo © PILAR OLIVARES/REUTERS. Enlarge

Alpaca Cashmere Tweed Alpaca Lace, Estelle Alpaca Superlight, Lang Anouk, Lang* new Arequipa, Estelle Astral, The AYCo. Baby Silk Lace, Estelle * new

Classic Alpaca, The AYCo. EcoDuo, Cascade* new Ecological Alpaca, Estelle Glimmer, The AYCo. Halo, The AYCo. Joya, The AYCo. Leisure Bulky, Cascade

Malou, Lang* new Onda, Lana Grossa* new Snuggle, The AYCo. Super Alpaca, Estelle Suri Elegance , The AYCo. • Baby Alpaca Fiber

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100% Suri and Blends

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

HALO by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 78% Suri Alpaca, 22% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Lace TENSION: 5.5 sts = 1" NEEDLES: from 3 - 5 mm (US No.4-8) LENGTH: approx. 500 m / 514 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Peru

100% Baby Alpaca

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

JOYA by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 96% Baby Alpaca, 4% Nylon YARN WEIGHT: Chunky TENSION: 3 sts = 1" NEEDLES: 5.5 mm (US No. 9) LENGTH: approx. 67 m / 75 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Peru

MALOU by Lang FIBRE: 70% Baby Alpaca, 10% New Wool, 20% Microfiber Nylon [sample, knit] YARN WEIGHT: Bulky TENSION: 10x10 (4") = 11 sts/ 16 rows NEEDLES: 7 - 8 mm (US No. 9-10) LENGTH: approx. 65 m / 73 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy

ANOUK by Lang FIBRE: 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Microfiber [sample] YARN WEIGHT: Polar TENSION: 10x10 (4") = 9 sts/ 12 rows NEEDLES: 8 - 9 mm (US No. 11-13) LENGTH: approx. 56 m / 63 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 100g * hand wash | made in Italy

100% Alpaca Superfine

ALPACA LACE by Estelle FIBRE: 100% Alpaca Superfine YARN WEIGHT: Lace TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 28 sts / 36 rows NEEDLES: 2.75 mm (US No. 0-1) LENGTH: approx. 400 m / 419 yards HANK WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Peru

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

ECOLOGICAL ALPACA by Estelle FIBRE: 100% Alpaca Superfine Undyed 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

SUPER 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

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