DK Alpaca Yarn
DK Alpaca Yarn
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Our most popular lightweight DK alpaca wool sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms. It's gorgeous to knit and crochet with, as our many reviews can testify. The blend is 75% alpaca/25% sheep. No animals are hurt in the process, and indeed are happy to be sheared in late Spring every year.
What's so great about alpaca yarn?
Alpaca yarn is highly valued for it's softness, warmth, and durability.
Let's compare it to sheep's wool
- The fibres are much finer, and generally longer, than sheep’s wool, which makes them softer and less itchy
- It contains no lanolin which makes it hypo-allergenic (and also makes it more sustainable as it can be processed at very low temperatures)
- It also has a natural sheen that gives finished items a luxurious look
- Both sheep and alpaca fleece is water-repellent, but alpaca also wicks away the moisture
Weight of Yarn | #3, DK |
Blend | 75% alpaca 25% sheep |
Size: | 4/9Nm giving 225m (245 yards) per 100g |
Ball Size | 50g (112m) |
Tension |
21 stitches s x 27 rows = 4"/10cm over stocking stitch with 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) |
Care Instructions
Use lukewarm water and a specialist wool detergent. Hair conditioner in the final rinse will add extra softness. When washing and rinsing squeeze the garment rather than rubbing. Gently squeeze out excess water before rolling in a towel. Lay flat to dry.
Washing machines: Modern machines with delicate programme at 20C using a wool delicate detergent.
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Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
I have now bought the DK Alpaca Wool mix in two different colours.. It’s lovely to work with. Knits up easily and quickly
Lovely soft wool. Easy to work with and great colours.
Customer service is excellent
I was given one of your kits to make a cowl, as a Christmas gift. I enjoyed knitting with the yarn so much that I ordered another ball so that I could make a pair of fingerless gloves to wear with the cowl.
Quick service and lovely wool, really nice to knit with
quick service and such soft yarn to knit, with lots of colour choices.Just started third restful textured cowl and thinking of fingerless gloves next.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Natural fibers are biodegradable and decompose naturally, unlike synthetic fibers, which take over 200 years to degrade. During this time, they contribute to landfill waste, release greenhouse gases, and leach toxic chemicals into the environment.
Alpaca material is stain-resistant, which means that it needs less washing and is less likely to get ruined by stains … and alpaca is stain-resistant without having chemicals and coatings added to it to make it so.
Sustainable Fashion Story
Alpaca yarn is naturally wrinkle-resistant, eliminating the need for ironing and reducing energy consumption. This helps lower carbon emissions, with ironing estimated to produce 190 kg of CO₂ per person annually.
Unlike sheep and goats, alpacas graze sustainably by trimming grass instead of uprooting it. This allows the grass to regrow naturally, preserving the soil and supporting healthy ecosystems.