Spinning Alpaca Yarns

I discovered this beautiful hand dyed alpaca silk yarn from Alpaca Direct and I’m using it to knit my mom this shawl pattern from the Lion Brand website.

Why is alpaca fiber such a prized specialty yarn? It’s silky, luxurious feel is just one reason. Alpaca fiber makes lightweight, breathable clothing and offers extra strength and resilience. Find out all the reasons you should try alpaca yarn for your next fiber arts project.