Knitting Yarns — Exotic Fibers

Elsebeth Lavold Baby Llama

A relatively new fiber on the luxury yarn scene, llama is related to alpaca and shares its quality of lightweight warmth. Baby llama is wonderfully soft and does not pill. Comes in a complete range of the classic, burnished colors that Elsebeth Lavold is famous for. Find patterns for this yarn in Designer’s Choice Book 13: The Out of the Woods Collection.

Content: 100% Baby Llama
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 109yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 4.25-4.5 sts/inch on #7
Knitting Weight: Worsted

Price: $7.99/ball, discountable

Mirasol Miski

The enticing touch-ability of this super-soft yarn and its inviting tweedy palette alone would make this a must-buy for any knitter, but add in the fact that all proceeds go back to the community, to educate Peru’s disadvantaged children, and the deal is done. Two plies with a hint of fuzz, MISKI knits at a worsted gauge, and the garments created with it will be soft, warm, and lightweight.

Content: 100% Baby Llama
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 82 yd/50 g skein
Gauge: 4.5 sts/inch on #8
Knitting Weight: Worsted

Price: $8.00/skein, discountable

Plymouth Royal Llama Linen

Plymouth has taken the gorgeous Royal Llama Silk and added Linen to it. Plymouth Royal Llama Linen is a gloriously soft combination of llama, silk and linen. The worsted weight would be great for any project where you are looking for softness and durability.

Content: 40% Fine Llama/35% Silk/25% Linen
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 109yd=50g
Gauge: 5sts=1", US 7
Knitting Weight: Worsted

Price: $9.99/skein, discountable