Baby alpaca is not fibre from cute little alpaca babies; it’s the term used for alpaca fibre between 20-23 microns (micrometers) and is one of the finest and softest alpaca grades used for hand-knitting yarn. Combined with the smooth surface of the silk, this softness results in a yarn that feels especially gentle and cool against the skin. Both alpaca and silk have good heat-regulating properties and the silk has a unique moisture-absorbing property. Alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin.

Brand: Sandnes Garn

Fibre: 70% Baby Alpaca | 30% Silk

Thickness: Fingering

Yardage/Meterage: 218 yds | 200m

Grams: 50g

Needle Size: US 2.5 | 3mm

Gauge: 27 stitches/4 inches

Texture: Smooth

Colour: Solid

Put-up: No winding required

Care: For machine washing, we recommend that all wool garments be washed separately on a wool program, to ensure the gentlest treatment. Centrifuge well and dry the garment flat, preferably on top of a towel. Never use a laundry bag when washing hand-knitted wool garments. This creates friction that can cause the garment to felt.