punto 76 alpaca trials

Welcome to the world of alpacas! Within the pages of this book you will not only find a collection of knitting patterns designed to showcase the versatility of our alpaca yarns. You can also travel with us into the fascinating realm of alpacas and their fibers. Renowned for their softness, warmth and beautiful drape, alpaca yarns offer a luxurious knitting experience. Whether you are a long-time knitter or just starting out, pick up your needles and discover inspiration and interesting facts about alpacas. Alpacas belong to the camel family and live in the heights of the South American Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Unlike the llama, which served as a beast of burden in South American civilizations, the alpaca has always been kept for its fine wool and for textile production. For thousands of years, alpacas have provided the people of the Andes with soft and robust fibers, inspiring a rich tradition of spinning, dyeing and weaving that is still celebrated today.