Alpaca Merino (New)
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Alpaca Merino (New)
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Sweaterkits
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60% merino wool, 40% superfine alpaca.
Domesticated over 5,000 years ago in the South American Andes, alpacas have a cashmere-like fleece that was once reserved for Andean royalty. Today, alpaca is considered a luxury fiber with many unique qualities.
· extremely soft
· resistant to pilling
· lighter and warmer than wool
· long wearing
· has an excellent drape
· non-allergenic
Washing Instructions:
- Hand wash and lay flat to dry.
- Do not use bleach. Do not iron.
About this yarn
by Sweaterkits
DK
60% Merino, 40% Alpaca
120 yards
/
50
grams
116 projects
stashed
139 times
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29 votes
- Last updated: November 21, 2018 …
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