• Small Farm Yarn Series
• Yarn is 100% Made in California, USA

All colors are wound to 200 yds and have very similar gauge, though weight varies from 60-70g. Processed in small batches (usually 2 fleeces at a time), and the name of the contributing alpacas are on each label.

Alpaca fiber has very little crimp, so it drapes and hangs beautifully. This sport weight yarn is the perfect size for making shawls and scarves, and also elegant tops and vests. It forms a nice halo for a soft feel and look.

The fleece was purchased directly from a small farm on California’s Central Coast, and processed and spun by Ranch of the Oaks, a small mill that uses biodegradable soap and mechanical methods to clean and card the fiber. It has not undergone “carbonization”, in which enzymes dissolve all plant matter, so clean pieces of hay, grass, or stickers may remain in the yarn. It’s spun semi-worsted from a carded prep, so it’s lofty and nice to work with.