Chunky Baby Alpaca


Chunky Baby Alpaca 100% alpaca from Catalina yarns is simply one of the most exquisite yarns you will ever hold in your hands. The flowing tresses knit up quickly but it's so soft you might wish it didn't. Available in a delightful mix of heathers, two-tones, dyed and natural colors.
  • Fiber: 100% Alpaca
  • Weight: 100g (3.5 ounces)
  • Yardage: 109yds
  • Needle size: US 10
  • Gauge: 4sts per 1"
  • Care: Handwash and flat dry
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First Impressions

At first glance, this yarn reminded me of those brightly colored yarns I used for ribbons and bows when I was a kid. But the minute I touched it, I knew I wasn't dealing in giftwrap anymore.

Baby alpaca fiber typically comes from the first shearing of an alpaca, giving you the softest, most beautiful fiber the animal may ever produce. Each skein of Chunky Baby Alpaca contains a hefty 100 grams of that precious fiber in the form of two loosely spun plies that, in turn, have been loosely plied together. The result is a lofty yarn with buttery softness and the ...    Read more