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The Natural Colors of Alpaca Fiber | Farm & Fiber Knits

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The Natural Colors of Alpaca Fiber

When it comes to alpacas and the luxurious yarns produced from their fleeces, there is a whole world of natural colors to explore.

Jacqueline HarpSeptember 12, 20234 min read

black, fawn, and beige alpaca in a field
Between white and true black, alpaca comes in shades of fawn, grey, and even rose grey. Photo by Heiner from Pixabay

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