Alpacas are South American animals and descendents of the camel, but to crafters they are known for their fiber that creates beautiful yarns—prized for their softness, drape, and warmth. On Knitting Daily episode 304, youll get the inside story behind how these yarns are produced for their high-quality fibers. Plus, youll learn how to best knit with alpaca yarn to its best advantage. And in our "Getting Started" segment, Eunny and Kathy Elkins demonstrate the best way to make a hank of alpaca into a useful ball of yarn by using a yarn swift.
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