This chunky alpaca wool is super soft and lovely to knit with, and all the fleece is sourced from British farms. You should read our reviews on this. Our customers are fabulous fans of it!
WE ARE LOW ON SOME CHUNKY COLOURS AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE UNTIL THIS YEAR'S FLEECE HAS BEEN PROCESSED.
The speckledy yarns are a special range - where the natural alpaca fleeces of black, dark brown and red brown fibre blended with the white fleece to give the natural grey shade which is then overdyed to give the other shades in the range.
| Weight | #5, Chunky |
| Blend: | 75% Alpaca, 25% Sheep |
| Size: | 3/3Nm giving 100m per 100g |
| Ball size: | 50g (50m) |
| Tension: | 15 sts x 18 rows = 4"/10cm over stocking stitch with 6mm (US10) |
What's so great about alpaca yarn?
Alpaca yarn is highly valued for it's softness, warmth, and durability.
Let's compare it to sheep's wool
- The fibres are much finer, and generally longer, than sheep’s wool, which makes them softer and less itchy
- It contains no lanolin which makes it hypo-allergenic (and also makes it more sustainable as it can be processed at very low temperatures)
- It also has a natural sheen that gives finished items a luxurious look
- Both sheep and alpaca fleece is water-repellent, but alpaca also wicks away the moisture
Alpaca yarn is lightweight and warm, making it ideal for garments such as sweaters, scarves, and hats.
