Simply Alpaca Aran - Alfonse
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$14.99
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
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You'd have to be an alpaca to get a more natural fiber, this is all of the compelling, next-to-skin softness of alpaca for the sustainably minded. The natural warmth of alpaca fiber creates a wonderful yarn for luxuriously cozy garments and accessories that stitch up in a trice.
While Simply Alpaca's loose ply gives finished projects excellent drape, it also means this yarn can be worked on a variety of hook sizes to achieve different fabric densities. It's possible to use this yarn in worsted weight projects, however, we recommend a larger Aran/HW gauge for an open, airy finished fabric. A larger gauge allows these beautiful fibers to bloom after blocking resulting in an even more luxurious project.
No dyes or bleach are used to process the yarn; a full spectrum of natural shades is created by meticulously sorting the fiber. As colors are naturally occurring, some variation from skein to skein is normal.
- Fiber Content: 100% Superfine Alpaca
- Weight: Aran/Heavy Worsted
- Knitting Gauge: 4 - 4.75 sts = 1" on #7 - 9 needles (4.5mm-5.5mm)
- Crochet Gauge: 11 - 14 sc = 4'' on I - K hooks (5.5 mm-6.5 mm)
- Yards: 246
- Grams: 100
- Put Up: Hank
- Care: Hand Wash Cold / Lay Flat to Dry
Simply Alpaca Aran Patterns
Two-Color Cable Cowl
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Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
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Recent reviews
Markie
4 out of 5 stars
This is definitely not aran weight yarn, more like DK. Pay attention to the yards per gram. Nonetheless, I used it for a baby blanket so gauge was not critical. It's soft, warm, and very voluminous when folded. Turned out beautiful.
Pat
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely, love this yarn! Bought color Alfonse, made cabled hat. It is very warm and soft.
Rebecca Senko
5 out of 5 stars
Stunning. Soft. I agree about the weight so I held it double for a hat. My daughter says it’s the softest and warmest hat I’ve made her. Definitely her favorite. Ordered more.
Diane Davis
5 out of 5 stars
Just a warning to those who are planning to make sweaters from this - or any other 100% alpaca yarn. Yes, it's incredibly soft. And very warm. However, unlike wool, it will stretch out. Better to get an alpaca/wool blend for things like sweaters. Pure alpaca works better - in the long run - in things like hats, mittens, winter scarves and shawls.
Julie
5 out of 5 stars
You know what, gauge complainers, make a swatch and adjust. This yarn is awesome, it makes a dreamy soft fabric for a totally reasonable price. I made my daughter a cardigan, and I’m going to get more of this for myself when it’s back in stock. Love. Love. Love.
Polly
3 out of 5 stars
I like the fiber and the color, but there is no way this is aran weight. I am very familiar with the gauge and body of aran sweaters, and this yarn was more like a standard DK weight. Fortunately I bought extra and can work it doubled up.