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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jul 10 2005 : 12:02:49 PM
Do any of you know a source for alpaca yarn? When we went on the farm tour yesterday one of the places had yarn from their sheep and a shawl done from some alpaca. It was wonderful. I've never felt anything so soft. I'd like to get some to knit with.
Kay - Living in Beautiful Washington State
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| lurban |
Posted - Jul 11 2005 : 04:15:54 AM
One thing about Alpaca -- it s-t-r-e-e-e-e-t-c-h-e-s, so take that into consideration if you are knitting with 100% Alpaca. Traditionally knit sweater will grow very long with wear, so better to knit side to side. Most shawls are structured this way already, so you should be fine. |
| lurban |
Posted - Jul 11 2005 : 03:22:59 AM
Go to this site for a Vermont source for Alpaca yarn: www.kaleidoscopeyarns.com/blue-sky-alpaca-yarns.html
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 10 2005 : 10:40:10 PM
try www.villagespinweave.com They are great folks that run a wonderful spinning and weaving shop in Solvang Calif..an hour from where I used to live. If they don't have it they will help you find it. I wish I could visit their shop again..havn't been there in more than 3 years!! They have a good website and are good about answering questions. I love alpaca yarn too...I have spun some alpaca fiber too and it was heavenly...good luck!
Jenny in Utah
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