From fleece to finished, this 100% alpaca yarn was made from the two alpacas we raised (once upon a time). Each skein was completely hand-processed with several washes - alpacas LOVE to roll in the dirt - and then carded on a drum carder to lightly align the individual fibers in preparation for a woolen spun yarn. Each skein was spun naturally and then crock-dyed, except for the beautiful fawn brown skein which was left natural. The dyed skeins are from our boy, Titan, and the brown from the youngest alpaca, Hermes. We no longer have these funny creatures; they were adopted by a lovely family in Olympia, WA when we received military orders to Illinois. I didn't think it would be kind to move them away from the mild climate of the PNW they'd been raised in.

Each dyed skein is 4oz and approximately 110yd for a medium worsted weight. The fawn brown is 5.5oz and approx 240yd, closer to a sport weight.

Skein 1: Peach color with a few spots of darker orange speckling from dye breaks. 4oz, approx 110yd, medium worsted weight.

Skein 2: Yellow with a few spots of darker orange speckling from dye breaks. I consider this a deep but true yellow. 4oz, approx 110yd, medium worsted weight.

Skein 3: Brick red with a few white spots where the dye did not take, presumably from the figure-eight ties to keep the yarn secured (no one wants tangled yarn!) while being dyed. 4oz, approx 110yd, medium worsted weight.

Skein 4: Dark Turquoise color with a few white spots from the figure-eight ties. 4oz, approx 110yd, medium worsted weight.

Skein 5: Natural fawn color. 5.5oz, approx 240yd, sport weight.

These yarns were all spun in a woolen style on a Schacht Sidekick spinning wheel, but the nature of unblended alpaca is rather limp in comparison to a crimpy wool that has a lot of spring to it. Alpaca is well-suited for projects that need drape rather than memory. Please remember, these are handspun and there will be various textures and yarn weights throughout the skein. I do my best to accurately represent the overall size and nature of the yarn, but it will vary.

Each hank is available for a wind-off service into a ball if you do not have a swift/winder at home. There is an additional charge of $5 for winding off and this service makes the yarn NON RETURNABLE for any reason. To have the yarn wound into a ball, please add the service to your cart here: Ball Winding Service

Care instructions: Alpaca WILL felt. Handwash gently in cold water, lay flat to dry. Do not machine dry. Do not agitate vigorously in water. Do not ring out -- press flat to express excess water.

These hanks were spun in a smoke-free, pet-friendly home.

The photos of my yarns may be altered in an effort to best represent the colors, but due to variances in monitors/screens, please note that these are best representations and may appear differently in person. If you are not happy with the color (or anything else about the yarn), you may return it in NEW condition (still in the skein, not in a ball or partially used) at your own shipping expense within 14 days of receipt for a refund (minus shipping).

If you have any questions, please reach out to me! I am happy to answer any questions regarding my products!