Having pet Alpacas might seem crazy to most but I know there are lot’s of people who have them in their yards to keep the grass down. In fact our local rural area I swear every second house h…

I love trying new things and learning new skills. So when my friend offered to send me a box of alpaca fiber I was all in. I've been wanting to try to make homemade dryer balls and now I was ready to get started. If you have been curious about how to make your own

In this article, I will show you five things I did with my alpaca fleece and tell you whether or not each product was profitable.

I love to spin yarn from my alpaca's fiber. Before spinning I have to prep my fiber. I usually card all of my fiber. I do it different ways depending on what yarn I want to spin. My default spin is usually 2 ply - dk weight. Before carding is done I pick open the fibers. Patrick Green Picker Brother now makes this same picker, which I am a dealer of Brother drum carders. If your interested in purchasing it, click this link. Swing Picker Free shipping anywhere in the USA. Here is a collage of…

Struggling to decide between alpaca, Merino wool, and regular wool? This comprehensive guide highlights the warmth, softness, and durability of each type. Ideal for knitters, fashion lovers, and anyone looking for cozy fabrics. Explore the benefits and pick the best wool for your projects!

In this video filled post, I show you how I process alpaca by hand beginning with washing, then carding, spinning, followed by plying, I finish with instructions to complete a detailed yarn tag. This shows the entire process from raw fiber to spun yarn!

Raw Alpaca Fiber I went to the Kid 'N Ewe fiber festival this weekend in Boerne, TX just north of San Antonio. I had so much fun! ...

Are you prepared to make an investment in an alpaca wool garment? Here, I'm going to identify all the trade secrets for identifying real alpaca wool.

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