The Yarn Room · 20 alpaca yarns
Alpaca yarn
Alpaca fleece is hollow, so it's warmer than sheep's wool at the same weight, and it has no lanolin, which suits people who find wool itchy. It drapes and has a quiet sheen, but little bounce, so it's often blended with wool for structure.
- Feel
- Silky, soft and drapey, with a gentle sheen
- Warmth
- Warmer than wool at the same weight
- Care
- Hand wash cool. It can stretch, so dry flat and support the weight
- Best for
- Cozy sweaters, cowls and hats, and blends that need softness
Lace weight alpaca yarn
All Lace yarn
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+4Fingering weight alpaca yarn
All Fingering yarn
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All Sport yarn
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+2DK weight alpaca yarn
All DK yarn
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+4Worsted weight alpaca yarn
All Worsted yarn
+4Aran weight alpaca yarn
All Aran yarn
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Bulky weight alpaca yarn
All Bulky yarn
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+4Super Bulky weight alpaca yarn
All Super Bulky yarn
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