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Schoppel Alpaka Queen

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Schoppel · at McIntosh

Alpaka Queen

Aran · 219 yds / 100 g

$91 per skein

Merino and alpaca, lightly felted for a soft, cuddly texture. Warm, quick-knitting outerwear.

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Weight
Aran
Fiber
50% Virgin Merino Wool, 50% alpacaalpaca yarnmerino yarnwool yarn
Length
219 yds (200 m) per 100 g
Yards per 100 g
219 compare weights
Needle
US 8-10
Gauge
15 stitches and 20 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square

From McIntosh

The regal "Alpaka Queen" name beautifully represents the luxurious majesty of this exceptional alpaca yarn from Schoppel, featuring premium alpaca that has been specially felted to create an irresistibly soft and cuddly texture fit for royalty.

Colors

Schoppel Alpaka Queen comes in 6 colorways at McIntosh, including purple shades like Amethyst, brown shades like Camel, black shades like Black and yellow shades like Ochre.

How much to buy

Rough skeins of Alpaka Queen (219 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageskeins
Hat~180 yds1
Cowl or scarf~250 yds2
Shawl~420 yds2
Adult sweater~900 yds5

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

About Schoppel Alpaka Queen

Alpaka Queen from Schoppel blends 50% virgin merino wool with 50% alpaca, with 219 yards (200 meters) in a 100 g ball. The catalog lists it as aran weight.

Schoppel felts the alpaca specially, which gives the yarn a soft, cuddly texture. Merino adds bounce, and the alpaca brings warmth. There are six shades: Amethyst, Camel, Black, Ochre, Boletes and Grey Mélange Antracite.

It's for knitters and crocheters who want a warm, soft yarn that works up quickly, for sweaters and snug accessories.

Best for

  • Cozy sweaters
  • Warm hats, cowls and mitts
  • Quick outerwear layers
  • Gifts for the cold months

Working with it

Schoppel suggests US 8–10 (5–6 mm) needles for 15 stitches and 20 rows in stockinette to 4 inches. At that gauge, garments grow quickly. Alpaca has less spring than wool, but the merino half helps ribbing hold its shape. Because of the felted texture, the yarn has some grip, which keeps stitches tidy but makes unraveling slower. Wash your swatch before measuring.

Care

Schoppel lists hand or machine wash up to 30°C (86°F) on a wool cycle, with wool detergent and no softener. Dry flat.

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