Artisan crafting using the beauty of vibrant colors together with the best fibers and yarn.
Alpaca fiber from our herd is used in most of our work. Alpaca fiber is ecologically friendly, sustainable and renewable, warm, hard-wearing, flame and water resistant and hypoallergenic for most people.
Very nice medium fawn huacaya alpaca fleece from one of our girls, Brenda Lee. This is a medium fawn 2.6 pound, fully skirted fleece. Under 25 micron, +/- 3 inch staple length. Brenda Lee is an older girl but has consistently scored well in spin off competitions as an older animal. Use for a sport weight yarn, gives good stitch definition. Blends well with other fibers.
NOTE: There may be additional shipping charges for fleeces. These will be billed separately.
Crimpy dark fawn huacaya alpaca fleece from one of our herd sires, Belgiolo. A dark fawn with some lighter areas, 3.4 pounds, lightly skirted, and nearly no vegetable matter. 25-27 micron, 3+ inches staple length. This guy’s produces a consistent winning fleece in both spin off and full fleece competitions.
NOTE: There may be additional shipping charges for fleeces. These will be billed separately.
Very fine micron, <20 tested, white huacaya alpaca fleece from one of our older girls, Adey. This is about a 2 pound, slightly skirted fleece but nearly no vegetable matter. Her fleece is a fine, cool fiber but lacks crimp and has some inconsistencies in staple length. Her prior fleeces have been mill spun and she makes a gorgeous very fine yarn. Given the low crimp, this fleece would is best used blended and finely spun.
NOTE: There may be additional shipping charges for fleeces. These will be billed separately.
A gorgeous and super soft yarn of alpaca, silk and cashmere is enhanced by a touch of sparkle for a sophisticated look. Stellina, a manufactured fiber from polyester and nylon, adds the sparkly appeal without the scratchiness or roughness of other embellishing fibers. The 100 g skein goes a long way with 875 yards of 65% baby alpaca/20% Silk/10% cashmere and 5% silver stellina sparkle. 3 skeins available
Lovely pinks, light blues and lavenders combine for a delicate look on a robust yarn. Superfine alpaca/wool blend — 70% wool/30% baby alpaca. 100 g ( approx 3.8 oz), 87 yds. Bulky, use as single ply. 3 available.
Muted light yellows and golds melt into a soft and squishy yarn of superfine alpaca/wool blend — 70% wool/30% baby alpaca. 100 g (approx 3.8 oz), 87 yds. Bulky, use as single ply. 2 available
Lovely red suitable for holiday or accent pieces. Superfine alpaca/wool blend — 70% wool/30% baby alpaca. 100 g ( approx 3.8 oz), 87 yds. Bulky, use as single ply. 2 available
A lovely mix of blues and greens with touches of gold and white reminiscent of the colors used by Claude Monet in his pond paintings. Soft and squishy yarn is superfine alpaca/wool blend — 70% wool/30% baby alpaca. 100 g ( approx 3.8 oz), 87 yds. Bulky, use as single ply. 3 available
Three ply sport weight from our very own Lunatari! A perfect yarn for lightweight garments or baby items. Three-ply provides nice stitch definition. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Camo” colorway. Pre-washed, ~2.5 ounces, 195 yards per skein, 4 available.
Inspired by early morning, this three ply sport weight comes from our very own Lunatari! A perfect yarn for lightweight garments or baby items. Three-ply provides nice stitch definition. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “635” colorway. Pre-washed, ~2.5 ounces, 195 yards per skein, 3 available.
Three ply sport weight from our very own Lunatari! A perfect yarn for lightweight garments or baby items. Three-ply provides nice stitch definition. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Waterfall” colorway. Pre-washed, ~2.5 ounces, 195 yards per skein, 4 available.
Three ply sport weight from our very own Lunatari! A perfect yarn for lightweight garments or baby items. Three-ply provides nice stitch definition. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Buttercream” colorway. Pre-washed, ~2.5 ounces, 195 yards per skein, 3 available.
A really nice and soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in our “Saffron” colorway. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 2 available.
Incredibly soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Oceaniana”. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 3 available.
Another Incredibly soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in our Sugar ‘n Spice speckle, creamy white background with splashes of dark navy, golds and Caribbean blue. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 3 available.
Three ply sport weight from our very own Lunatari! A very colorful, cheerful yarn for lightweight garments. Three-ply provides nice stitch definition, however these skeins have some irregularities in the ply originating from the mill. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Gala” colorway. Pre-washed, ~2.5 ounces, 195 yards per skein, 3 available.
Squishy and colorful this 4- ply sport weight is perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in our Early Fall colorway. Color splashes of golds, greens and maroons are combined to capture the colors of early fall. images show full colorway and skeined hanks. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 1 available.
Gorgeous DK weight 100% alpaca yarn in natural creamy light color. Perfect as is, or your own dyeing project. 200 yd skeins (45 yd/oz); 4-3/8 oz (124 g) DK weight.
Each skein is 100% huacaya alpaca and averages 200 yds (4.8 oz) of 2 ply Worsted weight at 9 WPI, (medium). A shiny, natural fawn color hand dyed. 2 skeins available.
Luscious 100% lofty huacaya alpaca in a beautiful soft fawn color. 4.6 oz 200 yds. 1 Skein available
3.2 oz, 190 yds 2 ply, Sport Weight. 100% huacaya alpaca. Soft, fluffy with a slight halo. Hand dyed. 2 skeins available
3.5 oz, 3 ply sport. 70% alpaca/30% Merino. Hand dyed. 2 skeins available.
Squishy soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Holiday Blues”, red and green speckling on a sky blue colorway. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 1 available.
Incredibly soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in our Parkway colorway, reminiscent of rhododendrons in bloom on the Parkway. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 3 available.
Incredibly soft, 4- ply sport weight perfect for lightweight garments or baby items. 80% Alpaca/20% silk in “Pointsetta”. ~3.8 ounces, 287 yards per skein, 2 available.
Super Fine (Fingering) weight 100% huacaya alpaca yarn. Exciting bright colorwaycoloring. ~2.3 oz., 2 ply, +/- 250 yds. 1 Skein available.
Super Fine (Fingering) weight 100% huacaya alpaca yarn. Classic gray coloring. ~3.4 oz., 2 ply, +/- 200 yds. 11 Skeins available.
100% huacaya alpaca in natural brown. 2 ply Sport weight, 2.5 oz, +/- 200 yds. A dreamy, dark brown with amazing luster and squishy soft hand. 10 skeins available.
Colorful, handpainted 3.0 oz, 2 ply sport, 200 yds. 100% huacaya alpaca.
2 ply, 2.4 oz, 200 yds. 100% alpaca, hand dyed in gradient. Makes a beautiful baby hat! 1 skein remaining.
Super Fine (Fingering) weight heathered brown/white 100% huacaya alpaca yarn. Classic yarn for tweeds. 2-1/8 oz, 2 ply, +/- 200 yds. 18 skeins available
Sport weight, 2 ply. 2.75 oz +/-200 yds (72 yd/oz). A natural creamy white of 100% huacaya alpaca from our herd. Soft and lustrous. A real treat. 9 skeins available.
2.6 oz, 2 ply sport +/- 200 yds. 100% huacaya Alpaca hand painted raspberry and lavenders over a natural light gray. One skein remaining.
In this three hour session, students will learn the basics of making yarn from fiber using a drop spindle. Drop spindles have been used since ancient times to make sturdy fiber and they are a great tool to learn hand spinning without incurring the cost of a spinning wheel. Master the fundamental skills of twist and draft to create your first yarns and become a proficient hand spinner. If time permits, a brief turn with a spinning wheel may be possible. Wheel spinning is taught in another class.
Equipment and Supplies included, classes are one-on-one with times determined by mutual agreement.
Get into spinning using the age-old technique of drop spindling. These hand made and low cost spindles are designed for the novice and advanced spindler alike. Average weight is just under 2 ounces. Design will vary.
A learn-to-make-yarn kit containing a student’s drop spindle (~ 1.7 oz) and about 2 oz of dyed roving plus instruction sheet. Makes a great gift. Roving colors will vary.
Package of 3 dryer balls made from alpaca fiber. About 2 oz each. These are slightly heavier dryer balls for increased separation of garments during the drying cycle. With care, dryer balls can last a long time. Can be rejuvenated by occasionally washing in hot water. No dyes or perfumes. In natural cream or brown colors.