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
North Clark County Farmgirls and Sisterhood of the Traveling Art
Edited by - therusticcottage on Jul 10 2005 7:26:50 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 The best things in life arn't things!
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.
Alpaca Yarn
Posted - Jul 10 2005 : 12:02:49 PM
