If you knit, alpaca yarn is definitely something to try. It knits up beautifully. My grandmother has terribly sensitive skin, but she loves to knit. So she never used to be able to use sheep’s wool. She loves alpaca wool though. I think she is working on a blanket for my mom at the moment. I wish I was getting one.

Alpaca Yarn is generally made from Huacaya alpacas. This breed of alpaca has the denser softer fleece of the two alpacas. It also has a strong natural elasticity; perfect for garments which need to withstand some stretching. It’s counterpart, the Suri alpaca, has finer hairs and is more suited to woven goods. Armani produces some of their high-end suits with an alpaca weave. But Huacaya is the stuff you’re looking for.

Alpacas are bred in the high altitudes of the Andes. Huacaya alpacas are particularly well adapted to the climate because of their fleece. So you know the fiber from these animals is going to be warm. It is often blended with other fibers such as cotton or cashmere in Alpaca Clothing and yarn, however the 100% alpaca blend is my personal favorite.

Give Alpaca Yarn a try today. I guarantee you that the beautiful Alpaca Sweater or Alpaca Blanket you knit will set new standards of comfort for your needles!

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