Alpaca wool

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

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

I love to spin yarn from my alpaca's fiber. Before spinning I have to prep my fiber. I usually card all of my fiber. I do it different ways depending on what yarn I want to spin. My default spin is usually 2 ply - dk weight. Before carding is done I pick open the fibers. Patrick Green Picker Brother now makes this same picker, which I am a dealer of Brother drum carders. If your interested in purchasing it, click this link. Swing Picker Free shipping anywhere in the USA. Here is a collage of…

Alpaca Fleece . . . . Now What?: A dear friend and fellow fiber enthusiast generously gifted me several pounds of raw alpaca fleece in 3 colors - black, white, and cinnamon brown. Happy Dance! via GIPHY So what do you do with this wonderful bag of warm, fuzzy fluff? This Inst…

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

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How to Wash Fiber and Wool without felting it! This cleaning technique works great on all animal fibers including sheep wool, mohair (goat), alpaca, etc. Fiberartsy.com

According to lifecycle analyses, silk, alpaca, leather, and cotton are worse than polyester, acrylic, and rayon for the environment.

Do you find yourself with a lot of wool but you don't know how to use it? We provide you with plenty of alternative uses for wool around the homestead.

Alpaca wool combines warmth, softness, durability, and a slew of other fetching qualities to keep you moving freely and comfortably all winter long.