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Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca

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Suri Alpaca

Worsted · 109 yds / 25 g

$11 per ball

100% suri alpaca, the rarer, silkier alpaca. Drapey, lustrous and very warm.

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Weight
Worsted
Fiber
100% Suri Alpacaalpaca yarn
Length
109 yds (100 m) per 25 g
Yards per 100 g
436 compare weights
Needle
US 7-8
Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square

From McIntosh

Discover the unique beauty of SURI ALPACA by LANGYARNS, crafted from 100% pure Suri alpaca fibre - a rare and precious variant that sets itself apart from the more common Huacaya alpaca.

Colors

Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca comes in 41 colorways at McIntosh, including blue shades like Navy and Blue, green shades like Dark Mint and Green, purple shades like Dark Purple and Lilac and red shades like Red and Dark Red.

How much to buy

Rough balls of Suri Alpaca (109 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageballs
Hat~200 yds2
Cowl or scarf~280 yds3
Shawl~450 yds5
Adult sweater~1,000 yds10

Typical Worsted yardage; your pattern's number always wins. Plug it into the Yarn Estimator for an exact count.

About Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca

Suri Alpaca from Lang Yarns is 100% suri alpaca, with 109 yards (100 meters) in a 25 g ball. Lang lists it as worsted to aran weight.

Suri is the rarer of the two alpaca types, set apart from the more common huacaya by its minimal crimp and natural sheen. Lang brushes the yarn, which raises a soft halo while keeping that luster. The result drapes beautifully and feels very cozy. There are around 40 shades, from navy and black to pinks, mint and yellow.

It suits knitters and crocheters who want a warm, lustrous accessory or garment that hangs softly rather than holding a firm shape.

Best for

  • Drapey scarves and wraps
  • Next-to-skin accessories
  • Elegant, relaxed garments
  • Special occasion and heirloom pieces

Working with it

Lang suggests US 7–8 (4.5–5 mm) needles for 16 stitches and 24 rows in stockinette to 4 inches. Suri alpaca has little elasticity, so ribbing won't snap back like wool; go down a needle size for cuffs and brims. Garments can lengthen with wear, so wash your swatch and let it hang before measuring. The brushed halo makes ripping back slow, so take your time when tinking.

Care

Lang's label says hand wash only, with wool detergent and no softener. Soak gently in cool water, press the water out in a towel and dry flat. A light shake once dry helps the halo.

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