The Bump in the Rib Socks is worked in Paca Peds HT and incorporates instruction to use the separate HT skein. The pattern has 2 cuff options and instructions for a Picot cast on. Sized for Infant, Child and Woman.

This is a compilation of patterns designed by Angela Place. Angela worked as the Marketing Director at the Alpaca Yarn Company from 2008 until her death early in 2011.

This scarf is knit sideways, so long circular needles are helpful. Either version is long enough to loop around your neck several times and the scarf can be worn many ways. Tassels are worked as you go. Each color of the scarf is “ribbed” as you go so the piece does not curl onto itself. The basic scarf if 60” or 80” long with approximately 15”...

This feather light pullover is knit on large needles and knit in the round from the bottom up. Feather and Fan in alternating stripes of Paca Paints and Halo accent the bottom of the sweater and the sleeves.

The Baltic Ski Hat is a great pattern to use to learn some new techniques including the Baltic Braid trim at the edge of the hat. Using Classic Alpaca, this hat will keep your ears warm with the optional ear flaps and strings. Sized for 16-22” heads, this is a great hat for the whole family! Use one ball of each color except for largest size wh...

A quick to knit beanie, this Basic Beanie pattern is sure to become one of your favorites. Great to use with any DK weight yarn, your options are endless.

Here is a nice big and snuggly scarf to wrap yourself in for the cold winter months. Worked in Snuggle, this scarf is warm and soft and a quick project.

Bobbles and a bit of lace grace this pretty beret. Knit from the band up, there is a small amount of lace and some bobbles to test your skills. The beret is sized to fit an average woman and requires only one hank of Astral.

This shawl is a basic triangle with a lovely, easy-to-work entrelac edging that turns a simple top down shawl into a show piece.

Needles: US #1 - #2 (depending upon your unique gauge) dpns or 36” or longer circular needle. Pattern written for both dpns and magic loop.

This 2 piece set includes an allover lace cardigan with a simple rolled front edging and 3/4 sleeves. It is designed to be worn open. The V-neck camisole has full coverage over the shoulder and a gentle v-shaped back neckline. Both pieces are finished off with a beautiful lace picot edging.

The Canterbury is a comfy unisex pullover. Knit in the round with basic set in sleeves, it’s a great for the beginner looking for a first sweater, but interesting enough for more advanced knitters.

The Caribbean Chocolate Sock is a nice textured pattern that shows off the beautiful swirling Paca Peds yarn in a great way. The picture shows the use of the HT (25g skein of solid color sock yarn) in the toe and Heel area. The pattern could be completed without the extra 25 grams.

This lovely stole has a charted repeating pattern for the length of the rectangle.

This lovely cloche makes a great spring time accessory. Worked in beautiful Suri Elegance held double also makes this a fairly quick project.

Such a comfortable sweater or vest. The softness of alpaca without the heavy weight can be found in Snuggle, a blend of Alpaca, wool and acrylic. The pattern has an open front but buttons and buttonholes could be added easily enough.

Cornering the Market is a simple pullover with a classic shape. It is simple in it’s construction as it’s worked in the round from the bottom up. The cable detail at the bottom right corner and the left shoulder makes it interesting to knit.

The random marl stripes of Espiral play very well with multi-directional knitting!

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A large all over lace pattern on a boxy sweater makes this a pretty and extremely comfortable sweater to wear. The diamond lace pattern is repeated in a smaller motif on the sleeves.

The Diamond Dream Shawl is the perfect introduction to lace for a beginner lace knitter. Knit with a double strand of Suri Elegance, this shawl knits quickly on a large needle. 2 hanks of Suri Elegance are required to complete this square shawl that measures approximately 50 inches.

Don’t be fearful of Entrelac. This scarf is oh-so easy! With 3 different yarns, get a braided effect with entrelac rectangles. A slightly different twist on Entrelac.

This scarf and handwarmer set uses one skein each of Halo and Paca-Paints. The yarns are held together for the hand of the mitts for added warmth. Halo is held alone for the cuff and the ruffle on the scarf.

These thrums aren’t nearly as hard as the traditional wool thrums that are twisted and knit into the design. In the Fast & Easy Thrummed Mittens, thrums are created with Paca Cinta woven ribbon. Super quick, super warm and sure to please!

The Fiona Shawl is a great shawl for beginner lace knitters. A beautiful center floral motif graces this shawl that is hexagonal. The shawl is knit on large needles and can be done in Suri Elegance or Glimmer. Image in red is Suri Elegance and in purple, Glimmer.

Pattern includes 2 pieces - a sleeveless Shell and a rectangular wrap/shawl. The Shell is embroidered with delicate Fireflowers in the color of the shawl. The shawl has a band that is the color of the shell and embroidered with the Fireflowers. This is a simple design and would be considered Advanced Beginner.

The shawl is a generously sized triangle of 72” x 36”. The shawl requires only 4 balls of Astral to knit. The lace repeat is an easy to follow chart. The border is knit onto the live stitches at the end of the main body of the shawl.

Cables grace this beautiful fingerless mitt. The underside is accented with delicate ball buttons. A picot edge graces both the top and bottom of the mitt. The Astral yarn shows off the stitch definition so well.

Pattern includes instructions for hat, cowl and infinity scarf! All of the accessories are knit loosely on a larger than standard needle for the size of the yarn. Textured bands are created by alternating stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch. The sides are joined and then a ruffle is created from the join point.

Flutura, meaning “wave” in Romanian, is a top-down triangle shawl using two colors, one multi-color and one semi-solid.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Intermediate

The German version is ONLY available in the German magazine linked above

These quick to knit mitts are a basic argyle pattern that pops with the use of a semi-solid and a marbled multi-color yarn. Available in kits with yarn dyed especially for these mitts.

Wouldn’t your little “sweet” heart look adorable in this ice-cream themed hat? Using Classic Alpaca and various stitch patterns this hat will fit infants through young children.

The Glimmering Garlands scarf is a great lace pattern for someone who might be a bit timid about trying lace, but equally enjoyable for a seasoned lace knitter. Using 3 balls of Glimmer, the finished size of the scarf is approximately 8” wide x up to 72” long.

Want a shawl with loads of personality and wearability? Good Golly Miss Molly is the shawl for you! With an interesting construction and endless possibilities for color combinations, this shawl would work for almost anyone! Using a combination of stitches and yarn textures gives this nearly circular shawl depth and charm.

This shawl was inspired by the beautiful Russian Orenburg shawl. It used traditional Orenburg patterns and has a center, frame and border but is a non traditional shape.

This waterfall style vest is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe. The flow of the shaping flatters most everyone.

Start with a large granny square and add graceful wings and you have the beautiful Harmony Grove Cropped Vest. This piece is so versatile, it can be worn open, tied in the front or even like a shawl with one side draped over your shoulder.

This is a lovely, lightweight lace cami. Great to wear on warmer days but would look just as lovely under a nice jacket in the cooler weather.

The Knitted Interlace Scarf creates a mesh for our ribbon yarn Paca Cinta to be woven through. Using only 3 balls of Classic Alpaca and 1 50g hank of Paca Cinta, the scarf is a quick project that is suitable for an advanced beginner.

Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm) circular 29” long; 2 dpn size 3 (3.25mm).

This little cardigan is perfect for springtime days. The lace border is continued in columns to the top of the sweater. The same lace borders the sleeves as well.

The La Raya Cowl was designed for our Half Mad mini skein sets. Each set has five mini skeins, 25gm/110yd each skein, in five hand dyed colors.

This is a fun modular knit that looks braided when complete.

All little girls will steal your heart if they are wearing this adorable kimono sweater. Knit in Classic Alpaca, the simple stripe design is eye catching and the lacy sleeves add interest without being too fussy. Sized for 9/12 months through 6 years, the sweater takes 3- 9 balls of Classic Alpaca. Shown here in the 18-24 month size.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginner

Knit from the bottom up using one skein of PacaPeds Semi-Solid with the Heels and Toes skein used for the edge. Intricate lace worked on both right and wrong sides.

Mithril is a very easy and quick to crochet pattern. The lace weight yarn is held double, so a single strand of a fingering weight yarn also works beautifully.

A simple texture pattern with a fun striping pattern is all it takes to make this slouchy beret. The beret fits an adult head and takes 1 full skein.

Noonan incorporates lace and cable stitches in a simple repetitive pattern. This is a great pattern for both beginner lace or cable knitters. Knit in lace weight Halo Watercolors, it is as light as a feather and absolutely lovely. Just one skein makes this scarf. Want a shawl? Double or triple the width and you are set.

PACA de SEDA by The Alpaca Yarn Company, 80% Alpaca, 20% Silk 1.75 oz (50g) ball = 91 yds 3 balls

Passi starts at the top and is worked down in a semi circular shape. This design was originally developed for specially dyed kits which contained 150g (540 yds) of Paca Peds Sock yarn. Any gradient sock yarn would work well with this pattern.

A fun fair isle pattern knitted in the round. Pattern includes matching mitts. Hat has a 5 sided top that is highlighted in the fair isle patterning. Mitts are fingerless and are a great small project to take on in Fair Isle.

The mitts have a congregated rib cuff and an interesting geometric design on the hand. Designed to fit the average woman’s hand.

Two balls of Glimmer will make two hats in alternating colors.

Originally sold as a kit with enough yarn to make at least 2 hats.

Beautiful lacy sock pattern written for the entire family. The smallest size will fit an infant, with sizing for children and woman’s sizes. Paca Peds yarn creates beautiful swirls in the socks and the delicate lace pattern does not overwhelm the yarn or vice versa. Uses one skein of Paca Peds Sock yarn or you can also use Paca Peds HT with a 2...

Queen of Diamonds is a beautiful beaded shawl that sits so well on the shoulders.

Three square panels, knit in the round. Panels are knit together with a border to form 3/4 of a square.

Openwork crochet with a decorative edging makes this a quick pattern to complete. Shawl is written in 2 sizes and worked with just 2 skeins of PACA PAINTS by The Alpaca Yarn Company for either size. SWIZZLE would be another fun tonal yarn that could be used. For a solid color shawl, try CLASSIC ALPACA or ASTRAL, both DK weight yarns by The Alpa...

Pattern Number: PT-34

Ribbed Raglan Redeux (RRR) is a bottom up, in the round sweater that is just perfect for the random stripes that are made with the Espiral. The body is worked to the arms, the arms are knit to the underarm and then it is all joined together to continue in the round to the neckline.

The Crochet Road Trip Beret has a beautiful open design. The hat starts with a unique rib that looks much like a knit rib. Working from the band up, this hat crochets quickly. Use only 1 skein of Astral, an Alpaca/Tencel/Merino blend which creates a beautiful sheen to this stylish hat. Start it tonight, wear it tomorrow.

The Rose Lace is the central pattern of this shawl. Around all 4 edges, a border is knit in while you create the body of the shawl. A pointed lace border is added at the end by picking up stitches or using existing live sts.

Perfect for those slightly chilly Spring and Fall days this cute little bolero works up quickly in bulky Snuggle yarn. Using the hand-dyed version of this yarn gives your piece even more pizzazz!

Needles: US #6 (4mm), preferably circular & US #6 (4mm) double pointed needles

This is a gorgeous take on an old standard - Feather & Fan. The increases for the shoulder and back are worked so seamlessly into the pattern that you almost don’t realize you are adding them. The textures of the 2 yarns, Halo & Mariquita make the yarn the star of this surprisingly easy pattern. Because it starts with a collar, it sits ...

This pattern is knit with 2 colors of a DK weight yarn. The pattern is charted and tutorial links are given for 2 color knitting using a strand in each hand. Here are the links to the tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na3o0JxCLmE. This video will show how to catch long floats at the back of your piece

This sweater should be knit with 1 - 4” of negative ease.

This cute hoodie is a quick knit on big needles. Accent the cuffs and hood with a contrast color if you wish, or just use one color if you prefer.

Three for one!! This great deal of a pattern gives you three simple scarf choices, two knit and one crochet. Each pattern is simple enough for a beginner and offers a quick “instant gratification” knit for the more advanced knitter/crocheter!

This is a quick knit baby blanket that can be made to just about any square size. 4 blocks are knit and then stitched together. The pattern is easy enough for a beginner and a great take along project when you just don’t want too much to think about.

This scarf is so very light and airy but will keep you very warm. It is worked in either our regular solid colored Halo yarn or in our hand-dyed Halo Watercolors yarn.

Summer Swing starts at the top with garter stitch straps that are knit in the round. Designed to be a loose fitting top, it can be customized to your own personal size, adding as many stitches as you’d like after the top band is complete.

Beautiful semi-circular crochet shawlette is highlighted with different stitch patterns and a nearly ruffled edge. Originally knit with PACA PEDS, it works equally as well with PACA PEDS HT, using the complimentary skein to do the final row.

Easy to work, fast to knit! What a lovely color-work cowl to take the chill off a winter day. This is a great pattern for an advanced beginner!

Product number - PT-28

The Surf Sock is worked in Paca Peds HT and incorporates instruction to use the separate HT skein. The repetitive design across the leg and upper foot looks like a cable stitch but is really a simple combination of increases and decreases. This sock can be knit with either the Paca Peds HT or the regular Paca Peds.

The Suri Chic Jabot is a sweet little neck scarf knit with just 1 hank of Suri Elegance. A loop in the center of the scarf holds the other end firmly around the neck. The finished scarf measures approximately 12” x 48”.

This flirty scarf using simple short rows (no wrap and turn!) and bias knitting to create a gentle ruffle. A loose gauge gives this scarf lots of drape that is easy to wear.

One skein makes both the beanie and the handwarmers.

From the pattern:

Swizzle Brights make this ski cap fun for the slopes. The 100% alpaca yarn will be sure to keep your head warm while skiing or boarding. This is a beginner pattern that takes only one skein of yarn. This pattern would work just as well with Classic Alpaca or Paca Paints.

Sylvan is as light as air knit in lace weight brushed suri alpaca. Perfect for most seasons of the year! The sweater with hood and long sleeves weighs between 3.5 and 7 oz!

Pattern includes both vest and sweater versions.

Pattern includes both vest and sweater versions.

Tayets Mantle is a bandanna shaped cowl that puts the beautiful triangular design in the front where you want it & to keep you warm and a skinnier back to eliminate the extra bulk that you don’t need inside your coat. The interesting construction of the cowl includes short row shaping and a lovely lace design at the edge of the cowl and rib...

This complex pattern is easier than it looks. The texture is what is so eye catching on this one. While it looks like lots of cables, you get this great effect with just some simple wrapped stitches, yarn overs and decreases.

This adorable little T is a simple repeat of 5 rows. Crochet in the round so no seaming after it’s done. The scalloped edge, is the perfect finishing touch.

Tioga is a very warm hat with ear flaps. Alpacas and snowflakes are worked around the main band of the hat. This is a quick knit with the DK weight yarn held double.

Chest size: 23 (25, 27)“

This pattern has been known as both

The Trefoil Shawl uses Paca Peds HT to create crochet triangular motifs that are joined as you create the shawl. The border is done with the contrasting HT skein and embellished with beads.

Uses one to 2 skeins of Paca-Peds HT, depending upon the size.

Worked in the round using a 16” US size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, this cowl can be made longer by increasing the number of pattern repeats. Easy lace for beginners and knits quickly for immediate gratifications.

Whisper is just that. Lightweight and airy, this beautiful shawl is worked from the neck down with a center lace “cable”. Beads are attached to the edge with a picot edging that gives enough weight to allow the shawl to lay perfectly. A fold-back collar is attached by picking up stitches around the neck border and joining as you go. Whisper is ...

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginner

Willow is a gorgeous combination of cables, stockinette and lace stitches. The simplicity of this shawl makes it just stunning. Knit in Glimmer, the sparkle adds that tiny bit of of WOW that will catch everyone’s eye. It can be worn around the shoulders like a wrap or around the waist like a sarong.

Larger needles are used for cast on edge only. 24” or 32” circular needle is recommended. Charted pattern is written for both cowl and infinity wrap versions.

The Zahara Shawl is a beautiful crochet shawl that is created with hexagon shaped motifs that are joined either as you go or at the end when all have been made. The shawl is crochet in Glimmer on a G hook.

The Zodiac sweater combines many types of techniques, short rows, lace, cables, and more to create a beautiful sampler of stitches that is gorgeous to wear. Pattern includes charts for the lace and cable patterns.