When you want an everyday yarn that offers you a softer, more luxurious feel, consider a touch of alpaca
RICO DESIGN LUXURYALPACA SUPERFINE ARAN
Alpaca Superfine is a stunning aran yarn from the experts at Rico Designs. It combines the softness of alpaca with the strength of polyamide, giving a luxurious but economical yarn that is both lightweight, warm and robust. One ball will be enough for a hat, several balls will make a cosy scarf, and approximately ten balls will create an unbelievable sweater.
RRP £9.25 WEIGHT Aran BALL 50g/140m NEEDLE 5-6mm CONTENT 63% alpaca, 37% polyamide CARE Hand wash only
www.rico-design.de/en
WOOL AND THE GANGUPCYCLED ALPACHINO MERINO
Softer than soufflé, new Alpachino Merino combines two of the silkiest fibres available. Inspired by the landscapes of Peru, this 100% natural beauty is sustainably sourced and available in sixteen stash-worthy shades. A chunky, gently twisted yarn, it has a super wearable, easy-to-knit weight which makes it perfect for year-round knitting.
RRP £14.50 WEIGHT 2ply bulky BALL 100g/100m NEEDLE 6.5-8mm CONTENT 60% Merino, 40% baby alpaca CARE Hand wash in warm water, max 25ºC
www.woolandthegang.com
KING COLEHOMESPUN PRISM DK
Are you looking for a traditionally textured yarn with a modern colour twist? King Cole Homespun Prism features the same loose ply, soft texture and gentle fleck of the original Homespun but with a majestic mix of shades that adds a whole new dimension to your projects. Use it to bring older designs into the present, or add vintage style to some of your more experimental ideas.
RRP £3.19 WEIGHT DK BALL 50g/175m NEEDLE 4mm CONTENT 23% polyamide, 23% acrylic, 22% wool, 22% alpaca, 10% viscose CARE Machine wash at 30ºC
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CASCADEWOOLPAKA
Woolpaka® is a versatile blend of incredibly soft Alpaca and Peruvian Highland Wool. Created in a balanced way to provide for comfort and durability, Woolpaka® retains its shape in larger p
