Question 1

Where does my yarn come from?

Accepted Answer

The alpaca fibers come from our family farm. Each skein of yarn will list which animal it comes from.  All complimentary fibers (fibers mixed in to improve the quality of your yarn) come from a local fiber mill.

Question 2

Why are other fibers added to the alpaca wool when creating yarn?

Accepted Answer

Different fibers are added when creating yarn to enhance the quality and appearance of the yarn.  For example:  Bamboo adds softness and shine.  Merino adds strength and durability.

Question 3

What gives my yarn its color?

Accepted Answer

Natural yarn contains no added dyes so it appears in its most pure color. Natural alpaca fibers can range from white to black with a full range of brown and gray tones in between. At the fiber mill we utilize for processing, the merino wool is dyed. It can be blended in with the alpaca fibers to change the tone of the yarn. All colored yarn provided by our farm will be either in the natural form or dyed in natural tones through merino blending. When colored through blending with merino wool, no bleeding or color transfer on hands or other fabrics occurs. Much of our stock we keep in the natural (dye-free) form which allows our customers to creatively dye or alter the color of their yarn as they desire.

Question 4

What is special about alpaca wool?

Accepted Answer

We love alpaca wool for so many reason. Not only is it velvety soft and beautiful, but here are some of the other reasons we love alpaca wool!
 
Alpaca Fleece is:
-Nearly 30% warmer than the wool from most sheep breeds
-Generally lighter and more resilient than traditional wool
-Hypoallergenic
-Odor resistant
-22 natural alpaca colors
-Renewable
-Naturally water resistant
-Biodegradable
-Looks and feels amazing
-Less shrinkage than sheep wool
-Won't mat or pill
-Low static electricity
-Stain resistant
-Softer than sheep wool
-Temperature regulating

Question 5

How do I choose my pick-up location?

Accepted Answer

After your purchase you will receive an email  link to choose your pickup location for your next box. If you are purchasing as part of a subscription plan, you will receive the email link each week to allow you to change pickup plans as needed, or you can select the option to stay with the same pickup week-to-week.

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