Alpaca Yarn blended with Merino Silk in multi color for a silky feel 200 yds per skein-2 ply From the Huayaca and suris at the farm

Alpaca yarn blended with Merino silk skeins - 200 yards each - 2 ply - Beautiful brown with pops of red white and yellow that accent the yarn theme. Truly beautiful. Made from fiber blended from our Huayaca and Suri alpacas (no animals are hurt in this process - their beautiful coat is sheared each spring to help keep them cooler in the summer months - it slowly grows back and they have a beautiful full coat for the cooler months)

Why alpaca?
-Alpaca fiber is superior in strength - far more durable than wool
-Due to the microscopic air pockets in the fiber, alpaca has unique thermal properties; allowing breathability on warmer days, and likewise trapping body heat in cold weather
- Alpaca fleece is smooth, referred to velvety "hand cloud" softness
-Alpaca is warmer, softer and lighter in weight than wool
-Alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin like wool; therefore harsh chemicals are not needed to process the fiber - better for the environment and causes fewer allergic reactions
-Alpaca is more resilient, therefore pilling or matting less than cashmere
-Alpaca is windproof and very resistant to stains
-Alpaca will not shrink if cared for properly
-Precipitation will not readily penetrate an alpaca garment
-Alpaca is wrinkle resistant