Three weights are available for yarn:
Finger weight yarn - This is a light weight yarn that would generally be used for dress socks or infant sweaters.
Worsted weight - This yarn will generally be used for sweaters and clothing.
Bulky yarn - This yarn will look the most like a heavy hand spun. It can be used for heavy blankets or outdoor sweaters.
Alpaca fiber is no harder to spin than sheep's wool, and needs NO washing before spinning. Most spinners who spin alpaca do their spinning and plying first and then wash the finished skein of yarn in warm water. Since alpacas do not have heavy body oil like sheep do, there is nothing to wash off of the fiber but a little dust. Yes, Alpacas love their dust baths! Some spinners use Dawn dishwashing detergent to wash their finished alpaca yarn.
We have the most luscious raw fiber for sale and yarn made from our Pinafore Alpacas fiber. Contact Us for specific colors, quantities.
