SUBThe 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.
Loading the latest stories…
Category
SUBWhen it comes to alpacas and the luxurious yarns produced from their fleeces, there is a whole world of natural colors to explore.
Generally avoided by the large-scale wool mills, naturally colored wool is a treat that small-batch wool producers offer knitters.
Season 7, Episode 8: The knitwear designer and creative director on creativity, fiber arts, and why she’s not farming yarn.
Many of us take our knitting on vacation–it’s a great way to pass the time on a long flight or in the passenger seat on a road trip. But have you ever wanted to go one step further—take a vacation where knitting is the main event?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a knitter on vacation must be in want of a yarn shop and other fiber-y fun.
Adding a knitting destination can make any trip a voyage to remember.
When you find yarn labeled simply “alpaca,” you can generally assume that the fiber comes from huacaya alpacas. But the less-familiar suri alpaca offers unique delights for handknits.
What is it about islands? From the Aran islands to New Zealand, so many of them have rich knitting traditions, and we look to them for our inspiration.
Taking home a skein or two of yarn from a farm visit is a tangible way of connecting your knitting and the fiber animals who make it possible.
Every knitter needs to understand a basic truth about knitting yarn labels: the needle size is just a suggestion.
Whether you’re knitting the spectrum of natural alpaca colors or choose the colors of the rainbow, this pattern is quick and delightful.
Whether you are working with commercially available yarn or small-batch yarns from a local alpaca grower, here are some tips to getting the most out of your alpaca projects.