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100% Suri Alpaca, Baby Alpaca, Eco Alpaca, Superfine Alpaca, Brushed, Bouclé, Stretch, Trendy Blends


Alpaca
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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

Ancient Peru textiles CulturalExpeditions.com   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, Peru   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.
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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

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

Brushed Suri Alpaca
  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

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

Joya [96% Baby Alpaca, 4% Nylon]
  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 natural


Lang Malou
  New Item
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

Lang Anouk
  New Item
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

100% Peruvain Alpaca, Lace Weight
  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 natural

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
  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 natural

Superfine Alpaca
  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 natural

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