ALPACA PUNO
100% Baby Alpaca | Aran Weight | Undyed Natural Colours
There is a quiet warmth unique to baby alpaca.
Grown in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, baby alpaca fibre offers exceptional softness, warmth, and lightness. Free of lanolin and naturally gentle, it is especially well suited for sensitive skin.
Alpaca Puno is a softly spun, lightly twisted yarn made from 100% baby alpaca fibre. Its airy structure allows tiny pockets of air to form within the knitted fabric, creating exceptional insulation whilst remaining lightweight and breathable.
Smooth and silky on the needles, it allows stitches to settle naturally into place. The finished fabric has a relaxed drape and soft volume, making it especially suited for warm sweaters, scarves, and garments designed for comfort and ease.
From alpaca farmer to spinning mill, the entire production takes place within Peru, supporting regional fibre traditions and local employment.
In a nutshell
Fibre: 100% baby alpaca
Yarn type: softly spun, lightly twisted (Nm 2/2)
Weight: Chunky
Length: approx. 100m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 5–6 mm
Origin: Baby alpaca fibre from Peru 🇵🇪
Production: Spun and finished in Peru
What it is ideal for
• Warm sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and shawls
• Winter garments
• Soft, insulating knitwear
• Comfortable everyday pieces
Character
Baby alpaca is one of the warmest natural fibres available whilst remaining lightweight and breathable. Its fine fibre diameter and absence of guard hairs create exceptional softness. The gently spun structure creates loft and insulation, producing garments that are warm without weight.
Naturally free of lanolin, it is well suited for those sensitive to sheep’s wool.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat
Shade continuity
This yarn is available in a carefully selected range of natural alpaca shades. These colours reflect the natural fleece tones and require no dyeing.
If working on a larger project, we recommend ordering sufficient yarn to complete your garment.
Colourways
Available in a range of natural, undyed alpaca shades drawn directly from the natural fleece palette.
Select your colour from the dropdown menu.
