Alpaca Yarn

Alpaca yarn is warmer and lighter than wool of the same weight, with a soft halo and fluid drape that suits pieces worn close to the skin. Pure alpaca can stretch over time, so wool-alpaca blends are the pick for sweaters that need to hold their shape. Shop alpaca from Valley Yarns, Berroco and Rowan, from laceweight to super chunky.

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SALE Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK 61 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.20
$16.50
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 42 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 217yds (198m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.50
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky 24 options
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 108yds (99m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.87
$10.49
SALE Valley Yarns Northfield Yarn - Merino Wool DK 19 options
Valley Yarns Northfield Yarn - Merino Wool DK

70% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 10% Silk, 124yds (113m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.37
$8.49
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire Yarn - Wool Worsted 20 options
Valley Yarns Berkshire Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 141yds (129m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.49
$9.99
SALE Valley Yarns Hampden Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 14 options
Valley Yarns Hampden Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

50% Baby Alpaca 35% Merino Wool 15% Silk, 95yds (87m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.49
$9.99
SALE Valley Yarns Becket Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Becket Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 141yds (129m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.99
$11.99
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 30 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.50
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light Yarn - Alpaca DK 28 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light Yarn - Alpaca DK

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.50
Valley Yarns Peru Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted 14 options
Valley Yarns Peru Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted

84% Baby Alpaca 8% Merino Wool 8% Nylon, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.49
SALE Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK 6 options
Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
$9.99
SALE Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK 20 options
Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK

57% Alpaca 43% Cotton, 131yds (120m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.24
$11.55
SALE Malabrigo Dos Tierras Yarn  - Merino DK 30 options
Malabrigo Dos Tierras Yarn - Merino DK

50% Merino Wool 50% Baby Alpaca, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.60
$22.00
Valley Yarns Hatfield Yarn - Baby Alpaca Lace 13 options
Valley Yarns Hatfield Yarn - Baby Alpaca Lace

100% Baby Alpaca, 437yds (400m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.49
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 16 options
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

100% Baby Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$22.99
Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca Sport Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 10 options
Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca Sport Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

100% Baby Alpaca, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.20
SALE Valley Yarns Sunderland Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 16 options
Valley Yarns Sunderland Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

100% Baby Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.62
$11.49
SALE Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK 18 options
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK

70% Virgin Wool 30% Alpaca, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.19 - $16.25
$16.25
Rowan Brushed Fleece Yarn - Wool Chunky 7 options
Rowan Brushed Fleece Yarn - Wool Chunky

65% Wool 30% Alpaca 5% Polyamide, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$16.25
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Metalico Yarn - Alpaca Sport 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Metalico Yarn - Alpaca Sport

50% Alpaca 50% Silk, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$16.96
$21.20
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted 17 options
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted

100% Baby Alpaca, 205yds (187m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$25.99
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 6 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 215yds (197m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK 5 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.90
Blue Sky Fibers Extra Yarn - Alpaca Aran 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Extra Yarn - Alpaca Aran

55% Alpaca 45% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/150g (5.29oz), Aran

$33.20
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle Yarn - Cotton heavy_Worsted,Worsted 3 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle Yarn - Cotton heavy_Worsted,Worsted

68% Cotton 22% Baby Alpaca 10% Merino Wool, 121yds (111m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted, Worsted

$10.40
$16.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Paloma Yarn - Baby Alpaca Super Chunky 46 options
Debbie Bliss Paloma Yarn - Baby Alpaca Super Chunky

60% Baby Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 71yds (65m)/50g (1.76oz), Super Bulky

$11.03
$15.75
SALE Berroco Vento Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 11 options
Berroco Vento Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

50% Baby Alpaca 40% Acrylic 10% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.00 - $10.00
$10.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Yarn - Wool Worsted 17 options
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Yarn - Wool Worsted

60% Wool 40% Alpaca, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.56
$15.70
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 11 options
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

100% Baby Alpaca, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.95
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn - Wool DK 8 options
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn - Wool DK

40% Wool 30% Alpaca 30% Silk, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$31.60
SALE Noro Madara Yarn - Wool Worsted 21 options
Noro Madara Yarn - Wool Worsted

60% Wool 10% Alpaca 30% Silk, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.80
$28.50
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 7 options
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

60% Baby Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.40
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran 7 options
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran

70% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$19.00
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

100% Baby Alpaca, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$23.95 - $25.95
SALE Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 4 options
Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

43% Baby Alpaca 42% Merino Wool 15% Linen, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.73
$16.50
SALE Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky 5 options
Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky

40% Mohair 39% Alpaca 10% Polyester 8% Cotton 3% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
$22.00
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

70% Baby Alpaca 23% Nylon 7% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$26.99
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 92yds (84m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.37
$8.49
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri Yarn - Alpaca DK 4 options
Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri Yarn - Alpaca DK

67% Alpaca 22% Merino Wool 11% Bamboo, 141yds (129m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.32
$20.40
SALE Debbie Bliss Aymara Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 19 options
Debbie Bliss Aymara Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

100% Baby Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.75
$12.50
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 4 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.50
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK 30 options
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK

60% Peruvian Highland Wool 40% Alpaca, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted
Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 140yds (128m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.49
Plymouth Yarn Viento 100 Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 6 options
Plymouth Yarn Viento 100 Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

70% Baby Alpaca 30% Bamboo, 196yds (179m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$23.99
SALE Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply 13 options
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply

37% Alpaca 37% Wool 13% Polyamide 9% Cotton 4% Polyester, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$16.13
$21.50
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK 12 options
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK

23% Polyamide 23% Acrylic 22% Merino Wool 22% Alpaca 10% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.69
Rowan Pure Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca DK 20 options
Rowan Pure Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca DK

100% Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.65
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 15 options
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

70% Alpaca 7% Wool 23% Polyamide, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 6 options
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

73% Wool 15% Baby Alpaca 12% Polyamide, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$29.99
Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze Yarn - Wool Sport 14 options
Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze Yarn - Wool Sport

58% Wool 22% Alpaca 20% Polyamide, 232yds (212m)/25g (0.88oz), Sport

$8.00
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Guide to Choosing and Using Alpaca Yarn

Alpaca yarn is prized for its softness, drape and warmth, making it a favorite for scarves, shawls and sweaters worn directly against the skin. The fiber has a hollow core, so it traps warmth without bulk. It has less spring than wool, which gives it lovely drape but softer stitch definition, so choose a wool-alpaca blend when crisp cables matter.

Choosing the Right Weight

Alpaca yarn comes in a range of weights, from fine laceweight strands to chunky and super bulky options. A worsted alpaca yarn, like Valley Yarns Berkshire, works well for everyday sweaters and accessories, while a bulky alpaca yarn such as Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky knits up quickly into cozy cowls and blankets. If you want something lighter for layering pieces, look toward finer weights instead.

Pure Alpaca vs. Blends

  • 100% alpaca yarns offer maximum softness and drape but can stretch over time, so they're best for accessories or garments with structure built in.
  • Wool-alpaca blends, such as Valley Yarns Hampden or Debbie Bliss Paloma, add elasticity and help a garment hold its shape better.
  • Blends also tend to be more budget-friendly while still delivering much of alpaca's signature softness.

Caring for Alpaca Projects

Alpaca fiber is naturally soft but can be delicate, so gentle hand washing or a wool-safe cycle is generally recommended unless the yarn label specifies otherwise. Always check the care instructions on your particular skein before washing a finished project.

Once you've picked your yarn, find a project in our knitting patterns or crochet patterns collections, or explore the Berroco Ultra Alpaca Yarns for another dependable blend option.

FAQ

Is alpaca yarn warmer than wool? Alpaca is generally warmer and lighter than wool of the same weight, because its hollow-core fibers trap air.

Does alpaca yarn itch? Alpaca is typically much less itchy than wool, which is part of why it's popular for garments worn next to the skin.

What's the difference between alpaca and alpaca blend yarn? Pure alpaca is softer but can stretch, while blends add strength and structure from fibers like wool or nylon.

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