DROPS Alpaca: 100% superfine alpaca Sport weight yarn, 50 g

What is DROPS Alpaca and what makes it stand out?

It is a Garnstudio yarn spun from 3 strands of superfine alpaca, with no chemical treatment before dyeing. It is the only 100% pure alpaca yarn in our entire range: the other alpaca options you will find in our collection combine this fibre with wool or polyamide.

The fine alpaca hair is an especially warm and lightweight fibre, weighing less than traditional sheep’s wool at the same yarn weight. The DROPS Alpaca yarns we stock are always spun using this same superfine quality of Peruvian fibre. If you would like to compare this option with the other alpaca blends available, you can visit our alpaca yarn collection, where you will also find blends with wool and polyamide for different finishes and yarn weights.

What projects is DROPS Alpaca ideal for?

It is a Sport weight yarn (between Fingering and DK), perfect for jumpers, cardigans, scarves, hats and autumn and winter accessories. Its lightness and warmth also make it a good choice for shawls and transitional garments that need a soft and pleasant feel.

• ▷ Lightweight transitional jumpers and cardigans.
• ▷ Winter scarves, hats and gloves.
• ▷ Shawls and ponchos with good drape.
• ▷ Accessories that require a soft feel.

If you are looking for more ideas for using this yarn weight in other projects, our Sport yarn collection includes other yarns of the same weight, in both animal fibres and blends, so you can expand your project or combine colours.

Benefits of DROPS Alpaca

Its main benefits are its natural softness, warmth without unnecessary weight, and a very competitive price-quality ratio within the alpaca yarn market. As it has not been chemically treated, it retains the natural properties of the fibre, which does not feel itchy and is pleasant to the touch from the very first stitch.

• ▷ Soft and pleasant to the touch, even on sensitive skin.
• ▷ Warm without feeling heavy, thanks to its Sport weight.
• ▷ Works well for both knitting and crochet.
• ▷ Suitable for felting if the pattern requires this technique.
• ▷ Oeko-Tex® Class II certification, suitable for direct skin contact over large areas of clothing.

How should garments made with DROPS Alpaca be cared for?

These garments should be hand washed in lukewarm water at a maximum of 30°C and dried flat on a horizontal surface so that they retain their shape. This care routine helps preserve the natural softness of the fibre and prevents the garment from becoming misshapen with everyday use.

• ▷ Hand wash at a maximum of 30°C with a mild detergent.
• ▷ Dry flat, never hanging.
• ▷ Iron at a low temperature without pressing directly onto the fibre.
• ▷ Suitable for felting if that finish is desired, by controlling hot water and friction.

Why buy DROPS Alpaca from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns you will find DROPS Alpaca mix and uni colour, with a wide variety of heathered and solid shades so you can choose the one that best suits your project. Each ball is labelled with its dye lot number, an important detail that helps ensure all the balls come from the same dye batch.

Our team can advise you on the number of balls required for your pattern and answer any questions about this yarn before and after your purchase. You can also browse the full DROPS range to combine this yarn with other compatible products from the same brand.

DROPS Alpaca yarn specifications