Tranquillity 8 Ply Baby Alpaca Yarn - Red

Alpaca yarn is beautifully soft, lightweight and exceptionally warm, making it ideal for garments and accessories. Its natural moisture-wicking properties help draw moisture away from the body, keeping the wearer comfortable in changing conditions.

Because alpaca fibre contains no lanolin, it may also be suitable for some people who find traditional wool irritating. Its subtle halo gives knitted pieces a soft, luxurious appearance, while the fibre’s strength and length can make it less prone to pilling than many other animal fibres—helping finished garments remain beautiful for longer.

Yes, alpaca yarn can often be used with a pattern written for wool, provided you can achieve the pattern’s recommended tension. Compare the yarn weight, needle or hook size and total meterage, then make and wash a tension square before beginning.

Alpaca has less elasticity than wool and creates a softer fabric with more drape, so the finished piece may hang differently and ribbed areas may not spring back as firmly. Patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps and relaxed garments generally suit alpaca particularly well. For fitted garments, you may prefer an alpaca blend containing wool for added structure and elasticity.

Yarn weights describe the general thickness of a yarn. As a guide, 4 Ply is comparable to fingering weight, while 8 Ply is comparable to DK weight.

However, not all yarns within the same weight category are exactly the same thickness. The fibre, construction and manufacturer can all affect how a yarn works up. One 8 Ply yarn may therefore produce a slightly different fabric or tension from another. Always check the recommended needle or hook size, tension and pattern requirements, and make a tension square before beginning your project.

The amount required depends on your pattern, garment size, needle size and knitting tension. Check your pattern for the total metres needed, then compare this with the length provided in each ball. We recommend purchasing a little extra to allow for variations.

Yes. We recommend purchasing enough yarn to complete your project in one order, as colours can vary slightly between dye lots. If you need additional balls from a particular dye lot, please contact us and we will check availability.

Follow the care instructions shown in the Product Information section and on the yarn label. In most cases, alpaca yarn should be gently hand-washed in cool or tepid water using a mild wool detergent. Do not wring, twist or tumble dry. Reshape and dry flat in the shade.

We photograph our yarn colours as accurately as possible. However, colours may vary slightly depending on your screen settings, so the yarn’s actual colour may differ from how it appears online.

Absolutely. If you’re uncertain about yarn weight, colour, quantity or suitability for a particular project, please contact us. Our team will be happy to help you choose the most suitable yarn.