Alpaca Fiber

In this video filled post, I show you how I process alpaca by hand beginning with washing, then carding, spinning, followed by plying, I finish with instructions to complete a detailed yarn tag. This shows the entire process from raw fiber to spun yarn!

In this excerpt from Donna M. Rudd’s article “Spinning Alpaca’s Natural Colors,” learn eight favorite methods for spinning naturally colored alpaca fiber.

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Ever wonder what sets Alpaca yarn apart from the rest. This article defines what makes Alpaca yarn different from wool and other animal fibers.

The natural warmth of alpaca fiber combine with the heavier weight to create a wonderful yarn for luxuriously cozy garments and accessories that knit up in a trice. No dyes or bleach are used to process the yarn; a full spectrum of natural shades are created by meticulously sorting the fiber.

Find out about the secrets of alpaca wool its softness and the features compared to merino. "Alpaca fleece is as soft as cashmere, warmer than sheep’s wool, hypo-allergenic and almost completely waterproof." #Alpaca #Alpaca Wool #Alpaca Fibre #Alpaca Fashion #Merino #Alpaca Sweater

A handy reference chart for alpaca fiber fineness :) Learn more about how I sort my fleeces. Enjoy! #wisteriasuriranch #surialpaca #alpacafiber #alpacafleece

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