Knitting Yarns — Alpaca & Alpaca Blends
Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Berroco has entered the luxury yarn field with a splash with this delightfully soft and reasonably priced alpaca/wool blend. Ultra Alpcas heathered colors are a perfect complement to our own alpaca/wool blend Stockbridge.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 Grams/215 Yards
Gauge: 5 sts = 1on #8 needles
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$8.75/skein, discountable
Berroco
Ultra Alpaca Fine
Love Berroco Ultra Alpaca, but looking for a lighter gauge? Look no further than Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine. The addition of nylon helps this beautiful yarn stand up to wear and machine washing making it just perfect for socks. It is also fantastic for garments. You will not be disappointed by the lovely shade of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine either!
Content:
50%Wool/20% SF Alpaca/30% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100g=433yd
Gauge: 7.5sts=1" US2
Knitting Weight: Fingering
Price:
$10.00/hank, discountable
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light
Ultra Alpaca Light is the newest addition to our best selling Ultra Alpaca family. 23 favorite shades including the popular mélange heathers are now available in a finer gauge for knitters who prefer lacier and lighter weight knitting projects.
Content:
50% Super Fine Alpaca/50% Peruvian Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 144yd/50 g hank
Gauge: 5.75 sts/inch on #5
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$5.50/skein, discountable
Blue Sky Alpaca and Silk
Polished sheen, sumptuous handle and elegant drape all wrapped up in a blend of nature's most inspiring fibers. Blue Sky Alpaca Silk is a premium blend of 50% alpaca and 50% silk. The colors are spectacular and inspiring. Use Blue Sky Alpaca Silk for light, but warm tops, hats, mittens or just about anything you can think of!
Content:
50% alpaca/50% silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/146 yards
Gauge: 6 sts = 1, #3-5 needle
Knitting Weight: Sport or Lighter
Price:
$10.70/skein, discountable
Blue Sky Bulky Alpaca
This chunky alpaca blend knits up quick and feels wonderful. It only takes 3 skeins and a pair of #19 needles to create a yummy scarf. Directions are included on the label.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/45 yards per hank
Gauge: 2 sts = 1 on #15 needles
Knitting Weight: Super Bulky
Price:
$10.80/hank, discountable
Blue Sky Bulky Alpaca Naturals
Bulky Alpaca Naturals Just like the hand-dyed version, this chunky alpaca blend knits up quick and feels wonderful. It only takes 3 skeins and a pair of #19 needles to create a yummy scarf. Directions are included on the label.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 Grams/45 Yards
Gauge: 2sts=1" #15 needle
Knitting Weight: Super Bulky
Price:
$10.80/ball, discountable
Blue Sky Melange
Melange is a lovely sport weight 100% baby alpaca is a dream. The colors shine and the yarn is so soft it will be a joy to work with and to wear for years to come.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/110 Yards
Gauge: 5-6 sts=1" #3-5 needles
Knitting Weight: Sport or Lighter
Price:
$9.40/skein, discountable
Blue Sky Worsted
We are so excited to be able to offer you this fabulous yarn! It is one of our favorites. Worsted Hand Dyed
This superior blend of 50% alpaca and 50% wool is absolutely luscious and knits like
a dream. There is awesome pattern support as well.
Content:
50% alpaca/50% wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/100 yards/hank
Gauge: 5 sts = 1, #8 needle
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$18.40/skein, discountable
Bristol Yarn Gallery Buckingham
Unspeakably soft, this alpaca silk blend is begging to be knit into something lacy and delicate. The drape is appropriate for some of the new lingerie inspired designs and the quality suggests heirloom layettes. An indulgent yarn for the knitter and the wearer.
Content:
80% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 218yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 7 sts/inch on #4
Knitting Weight: Fingering
Price:
$7.99/skein, discountable
Bristol Yarn Gallery King George
Soft and lofty, this luxuriant blend of baby alpaca, merino wool and cashmere will be perfect for all your classic, cozy sweater projects. Try a color-coordinated boucle trim in Yardley!
Content:
45% Baby Alpaca/45% Merino/10% Cashmere
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 105 yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 4.5 sts/inch on #7
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$7.99/skein, discountable
Bristol Yarn Gallery Yardley
Welcome to texture city! Yardley gets it luster from silk and its resilience from a touch of nylon. The boucle loops are tiny on this one—you’ll get plenty of textural interest with no worry of needle tips getting caught. Try pairing it with color-coordinated King George.
Content:
76% Baby Alpaca/19% Silk/5% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 109 yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 4 sts/inch on # 8
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$7.99/skein SALE $/skein
5.99
, no further discount
Cascade Indulgence
Indulgence, indeed! This superfine alpaca/angora blend makes for a yarn with a super-soft hand and a luxurious finished fabric.
Content:
70% Superfine Alpaca/30% Angora
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/123 Yards
Gauge: 5 sts=1, #7 needle
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$9.50/ball SALE $/ball
7.10
, no further discount
Classic Elite Alpaca Sox
Your tootsies will thank you for knitting socks in this lovely color-washed sock yarn. ALPACA SOX contains a generous dose of 60% alpaca with a heaping helping of merino to make soft, warm socks (or mittens!), and the array of colors in each skein makes for real luxury. A big skein of 450 yards makes two socks and then some.
Content:
60% Alpaca/20% Merino Wool/20% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 450yd/100 g skein
Gauge: 8 sts/inch on #2
Knitting Weight: Sock
Price:
$19.95/skein, discountable
Classic Elite Aspen
Classic Elite Aspen is a lightly twisted single ply yarn. That alpaca/wool combination make this yarn super soft and a pleasure to work with. Bulky garments, accessories and afghans will knit up quickly with Classic Elite Aspen.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50yd=100g
Gauge: 2sts=1" US 17
Knitting Weight: Super Bulky
Price:
$14.50/ SALE $
9.42
, no further discount
Classic Elite
Inca Alpaca
Classic Elite Inca Alpaca is a cozy 100% alpaca yarn. It is extremely soft and features gorgeous solid and stunning heathered colors. Classic Elite Inca Alpaca is a light worsted weight and perfect for patterns calling for that gauge.
Content:
100% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 109 yd=50g
Gauge: 5sts=1", US 7
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$8.50/hank, discountable
Classic Elite Miracle
The "miracle" of Classic Elite Miracle is its Tencel composition - a fiber that is environmentally friendly, lightweight, strong and fashionable. The yarn is perfect for a camisole or shell and has excellent stitch definition. Classic Elite Miracle cries out to be knit in complex designs with lots of stitch work, or in simpler designs with lots of femininity.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Tencel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/108 yards
Gauge: 5.25 sts = 1, #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$8.50/skein, no further discount
Classic Elite
Silky Alpaca Lace
Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace is a wonderful new laceweight yarn from Classic Elite. The alpaca provides a lovely softness and halo, while the silk creates a subtle sheen. Create airy and warm lace garments you'll treasure for years.
Content:
70% Alpaca/30% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 460yd/50g hank
Gauge: 8.5 sts/inch on #2
Knitting Weight: Lace
Price:
$9.95/ball, discountable
Classic Elite Soft Linen
Classic Elite Soft Linen is a great transition yarn. The linen adds durability and cooling properties, while the wool adds elasticity. Classic Elite Soft Linen is great for spring and summer garments you can wear into the cool evening.
Content:
30% Baby Alpaca/35% Wool/35% Linen
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 137yd=50g
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 5
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$10.50/ball, discountable
Debbie Bliss
Alpaca Silk Aran
Baby Alpaca Silk Debbie Bliss has put together a great color pallete and now this super soft alpaca and silk blend is a super closeout. Save 50% on this fabulous yarn, but act fast because it will go fast!
Content:
80% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/70 Yards
Gauge: 4.5sts=1" #7-8 needle
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$9.50/ball SALE $/ball
4.79
, no further discount
Elsebeth Lavold
Chunky AL
Save 40% or more with our discounts while supplies last! Although similar in name, this yarn is different from Classic AL. Chunky AL knits up at a heavier gauge and has a slightly different fiber content which gives a soft haze to the yarn. It is a rugged single ply yarn that also has terrific pattern support in the new “Mellow Tones” pattern book.
Content:
50% FS alpaca/50% peruvian wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/82 yards per ball
Gauge: 3 ½ sts = 1” on #10 or #11 needles
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$7.00/ball SALE $/ball
3.49
, no further discount
Elsebeth Lavold
Classic AL
New colors! This classic plied yarn represents what knitting is all about this season. Perfect for colorwork, cables and other textures, Classic AL will work beautifully for projects of any type or style.
Content:
50% baby alpaca/50% merino wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/109 yards per ball
Gauge: 4 ½ sts = 1” on #7 needles
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$7.00/ball SALE $/ball
3.49
, no further discount
Fibre Company Canopy Sport
Fibre Co always creates interesting fiber blends and Canopy is no exception. A pleasing blend of baby alpaca, merino and bamboo, Fiber Co Canopy would be perfect for warm but light garments and accessories. The beautiful, soft colors will coordinate with you wardrobe.
Content:
50%BabyAlpaca30%Merino/20%Bamboo
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=200yd
Gauge: 8-9sts=1" US2-3
Knitting Weight: Fingering
Price:
$13.00/hank, discountable
Fibre Company Pemaquid
Pemaquid. Sinfully soft and luxurious, this alpaca blend is available in a great array of natural and dyed colors. Think yummy accessories or a truly decadent sweater.
Content:
60% Baby Alpaca/30% Merino/10% Soy Fiber
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/60 Yards
Gauge: 3 sts=1" #10 needle
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$17.00/ball, discountable
Fibre Company Road to China
Soft barely begins to describe this silky combination of alpaca, cashmere, camel, and more of the softest fibers around. A joy to knit with, Road to China will create a finished project to delight you or your favorite gift recipient.
Content:
65% Alpaca/10% Cashmere/10% Camel/5% Yak/10% Soy
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/80 Yards
Gauge: 4.5sts=1" #7 needles
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$24.00/skein SALE $/skein
18.00
, no further discount
Fiesta Yarns Ballet
The folks at Fiesta have done it again! Ballet is a beautiful alpaca/tencel blend in their dreamy color combinations. The alpaca provides warmth while the tencel lends a lovely sheen. This yarn would make stunning wraps, sweaters, and even socks!
Content:
50% Superfine Alpaca, 50% Tencel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 5 oz/350 yds
Gauge: 6-7 sts = 1" #1-#2 needle
Knitting Weight: Sock
Price:
$22.50/skein, discountable
Frog Tree Alpaca Sport
A new addition to our selection of Frog Tree products, we are absolutely thrilled to be carrying this yarn. It is incredibly soft and luxurious with a fantastic color pallete. Frog Tree Alpaca Sport is great for garments, scarves, shawls. Frog Tree Yarns are made by a Non Profit Co-op that works to supply meaningful and continuous work to various artisans.
Content:
100% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/130 yards
Gauge: 6-7 sts on #2-#5 needle
Knitting Weight: Sport or Lighter
Price:
$6.20/ball, discountable
Frog Tree Alpaca Sport Melange
Looking for a great sport weight yarn with a little bit of interest? Frog Tree Alpaca Sport Melange may be just what you're looking for. The regular Alpaca Sport is so popular, these gorgeous heathered colors are sure to be a hit. The grown-up shades make Frog Tree Alpaca Sport Melange perfect for garments and accessories. It's also super soft and cozy, so it will keep you toasty!
Content:
100% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=128yd
Gauge: 6-7sts=1" US 3
Knitting Weight: Sport or Lighter
Price:
$7.20/skein, discountable
Frog Tree Alpaca Worsted
Frog Tree Alpaca Worsted is a truly irresistible yarn. Oh so soft and available in a beautiful range of colors. Super soft, warm garments will knit up quickly. We carry quite a selection of alpaca yarns from many manufacturers, but this yarn is extra special and priced very affordably. Frog Tree Yarns are made by a Non Profit Co-op that works to supply meaningful and continuous work to various artisans.
Content:
100% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/87 yards
Gauge: 4 sts = 1 on #7 needles
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$6.20/ball, discountable
Great Adirondack Sierra
Sierra is a soft tweedy alpaca, perfect for a comfy sweater or a cozy scarf.
Content:
100% Alpaca Tweed
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 600 Yards
Gauge: 5 sts=1" #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$50.00/ball, discountable
Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance
Wonderful in hand, this yarn showcases the drape and resilience of New England Alpaca, the elasticity of fine wool and the softness of both.
Content:
50% Alpaca/50% Fine Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 180yd/2 oz skein
Gauge: 5 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$11.30/skein SALE $/skein
8.45
, no further discount
Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre
New for Fall '06 from Jo Sharp, Alpaca Kid Lustre is oft with a delightful lustre and great construction. Alpaca Kid Lustre will make great classic garments and accessories. Jo Sharp's Knit One collection has many great patterns featuring this yarn.
Content:
30% Superfine Alpaca/40% Kid Mohair/30% Merino
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/121 Yards
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$8.99/ball, discountable
Knit One Crochet Too Handpainted Ambrosia
K1C2 Handpainted Ambrosia is so soft you'll want to knit yourself a luxurious sweater, a warm scarf, or an elegant shawl. A little on the finer side, but the stitch definition and luxurious feel will make it all worth while.
Content:
70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 137yd/50g skein
Gauge: 6 sts/inch on #3
Knitting Weight: Sport or Lighter
Price:
$14.00/hank, discountable
Misti Alpaca Baby Alpaca Royal
This is one of those rare yarns that will take your breath away. Baby Alpaca Royal is the finest micron alpaca available 20 or less. Only a minimum of strands are found on the alpacas, thus resulting in a very limited production of this yarn. Because of its low micron count, the yarn is incredibly soft and luxurious. Comparable to any of the fine cashmeres available but at a much more affordable price.
Content:
100% baby alpaca royal
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/109 yards per ball
Gauge: 5 - 5.5 sts on #5-#7 needle
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$11.60/ball, discountable
Misti Alpaca Chunky Baby Alpaca
This lightly twisted two-ply chunky alpaca is as soft as any product we’ve had the pleasure to work with. It is just yummy. It knits up quickly and is great for garments and accessories.
Content:
100% baby alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/108 yards per ball
Gauge: 3 ½ sts = 1 on #10 or 10 ½ needles
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$14.40/hank, discountable
Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Chunky
Misti Alpaca's popluar chunky weight yarn is now available in a hand paint version. This lightly twisted two-ply chunky alpaca is as soft as any product we’ve had the pleasure to work with. It is just yummy. It knits up quickly and is great for garments and accessories.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 108 yd/100 g hank
Gauge: 3 1/2 sts/inch on #10
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$21.80/hank, discountable
Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Lace
If you are looking for a beautiful lace yarn in amazing colorways, look no further than Misti Lace Hand Paint. This yarn takes the soft base of Misti Lace and combines it with the stunning colors that were popular in the Hand Painted Chunky. Think gorgeous shawls, delicate lace sweaters and more with Misti Lace Hand Paint.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100g=874yd
Gauge: 7sts=1 US 2
Knitting Weight: Lace
Price:
$22.60/hank, discountable
Misti Alpaca Lace Weight
This beautiful laceweight baby alpaca knits like a dream and at 437 yards, there's plenty in one ball to make a yummy scarf
Content:
100% baby alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 g. 437 yds.
Gauge: 7 sts "1 on U.S. size #2
Knitting Weight: Lace
Price:
$7.20/ball, discountable
Misti Alpaca Misti Hand-Dyed
This super soft worsted-weight alpaca from Misti is hand dyed in an array of inspiring colors. Choose Misti Hand-dyed for a luxurious accessory or a very yummy sweater for yourself or a loved one.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 Grams/218 Yards
Gauge: 4-5 sts=1" #7-8 needles
Knitting Weight: Worsted
Price:
$19.80/hank, discountable
Misti Alpaca Suri Silk DK
The softness of baby alpaca combines with the shine of silk here to make a delightful, easy-to-work yarn.
Content:
80% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk
Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/109 Yards
Gauge: 5sts=1"
Knitting Weight: DK
Price:
$8.40/ball, discountable
Plymouth
Alpaca Lace
Create cozy lace projects with Plymouth Baby Alpaca Lace. Since it is baby alpaca, it has an extremely soft hand. Imagine beautiful triangle shawls and spectacular scarves with Plymouth Baby Alpaca Lace.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=437yd
Gauge: >8.5sts=1"
Knitting Weight: Lace
Price:
$7.49/hank, discountable
Plymouth
Alpaca Prima
Plymouth Alpaca Prima is a gorgeous 100% alpaca in a lighter weight. It is perfect for colorwork and projects like toasty mittens. Plymouth Alpaca Prima comes in beautiful solid and heathered shades.
Content:
100% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100g=363yd
Gauge: 7sts=1" US 4
Knitting Weight: Fingering
Price:
$11.99/hank, discountable
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush
Brushed Baby Alpaca with a nylon binder that is an incredibly soft yarn and fun to knit with.
Content:
80% Baby Alpaca/20% Acrylic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gms/100 yards
Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1", #9 needle
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$6.99/ball, discountable
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush Paint
Brushed Baby Alpaca with a nylon binder that is an incredibly soft yarn and fun to knit with for garments in beautiful variegated colors.
Content:
80% Baby Alpaca/20% Acrylic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gms/100 yards
Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1", #9 needle
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$7.99/ball, discountable
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande
This is a brand new yarn for us and it is simply beautiful and so soft to the touch! Baby alpaca is among the finest grades of alpaca and it is just a great yarn for any project that you could possible think of.
Content:
100% Superfine Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/110 yards
Gauge: 3 sts = 1" on #10 1/2
Price:
$13.99/ball, discountable
Plymouth
Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye is a glorious addition to the super soft Baby Alpaca Grande line. The Hand Dye is dyed by hand so it has beautiful, long color repeats. Think cozy accessories, and spectacular, warm blankets.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 110yd=100g
Gauge: 3sts=1" US 10.5
Price:
$18.99/skein, discountable
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Paint
This is a brand new yarn for us and it is simply beautiful and so soft to the touch! Baby alpaca is among the finest grades of alpaca and it is just a great yarn for any project that you could possible think of in beautiful variegated colors.
Content:
100% Superfine Baby Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/110 yards
Gauge: 3 sts = 1" on #10 1/2
Knitting Weight: Bulky
Price:
$15.99/ball, discountable
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Worsted
Baby Alpaca Worsted ia s yummy, soft, and great for a special garment.
Content:
100% Baby Alpaca