Did you know that alpacas are divided into two breeds, the Huacaya and the Suri? Or why alpaca yarns offer so many advantages in terms of sustainability?

Visit the world of alpacas with us, those fluffy animals with the skinny legs and long necks. A mix of inspiration, information and interest awaits you in Punto 76 - ALPACA TRAILS.

The contents of the alpaca knitting publication

You will find five of our alpaca yarns represented in this publication, along with 13 patterns. There are facts worth knowing about the properties of alpaca fibre, its origin, how alpacas are kept, the shearing of the animals and also the unique Easywash treatment.

Amongst others, you can learn about our alpaca blends ALPACA SOXX 4-ply and 6-ply, as well as ALPACA SOXX HANDDYED. The latter is dyed by hand in Peru, making each skein individual with a colour combination inspired by the traditions and nature of Peru.

Combining the exquisite alpaca fibre with a small amount of nylon makes the yarn particularly robust and long-lasting.

Alpaca yarn – and especially BABY ALPACA – is counted amongst the noble fibres of the textile industry due to its good thermoregulation, softness, warmth and flowing drape. It is precisely because of the last characteristic that we recommend you allow for a little stretch when planning a new knitting or crochet project. You can imitate this by making a generous sample and minimise it's effects by incorporating different elements like ribbing and structural patterns or seams.

The behaviour of fluffy SURI ALPACA is quite different, due to its lightness and construction it should be worked with large needles, giving the yarn space to attain its full volume.

Also, our alpaca yarns are now given an environmentally friendly, anti-felting treatment called Easywash, enabling them to be put in the washing machine without any problems.

You can find out more about alpaca yarn here: The properties of alpaca wool