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Lush Alpaca™ Yarn By Loops & Threads®

Get the soft, warm feel of alpaca without the high price tag. This super bulky yarn works up fast so you can enjoy your cozy creation in no time.
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Practical features for easy crafting

This yarn’s super bulky weight and alpaca-acrylic blend are designed for both quick crafting and lasting comfort, giving you the best of both worlds.

Create cozy wearables with this extra-soft yarn

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Luxurious Softness

This alpaca blend feels wonderfully soft against your skin, making it ideal for next-to-skin projects like cowls, hats, and scarves that you’ll love to wear.
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Quick Project Completion

The super bulky weight works up quickly on large needles or hooks, so you can see your project take shape fast and enjoy your finished piece sooner.
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Durable & Practical

With a practical blend of acrylic and alpaca, this yarn offers easy care and durability while still providing the soft, warm feel you want in your handmade items.

Perfect for warm, handmade gifts
Whether you’re making a heartfelt gift or treating yourself to something cozy, this yarn is a wonderful choice for a variety of warm projects.
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Handmade Gift Giving

Create a deeply personal and luxurious gift like a chunky cowl, a warm beanie, or a pair of super-soft mittens that your loved ones will cherish and use all winter.
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Personal Wardrobe Building

Craft your own signature winter accessories. Choose from the color selection to make a hat, scarf, or wrap that perfectly matches your personal style and wardrobe.
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Cozy Home Accents

Quickly add a cozy, textured element to your home decor. This yarn is ideal for making soft throw blankets, plush pillow covers, or stylish basket liners.

How to care for your creations

Follow these simple steps to care for your finished projects and keep them looking and feeling their best for years.
Hands gently submerging a knitted cowl in a basin of cool, soapy water.

Hand Wash Gently

Fill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of mild, wool-safe detergent. Submerge your item and gently press the water through the fibers. Avoid rubbing or wringing.

A wet knitted scarf pressed between clean, dry towels to remove excess moisture.

Remove Excess Water

Lift the item out of the water and press it between clean, dry towels to absorb excess moisture. Never twist or wring the fabric, as this can cause stretching and damage to the fibers.

A reshaped, knitted hat laid flat on a dry towel to air dry.

Lay Flat to Dry

Reshape the item and lay it flat on a clean, dry towel or a blocking mat. Allow it to air dry completely away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve its shape and softness.

What crafters are saying

Discover how crafters are using this soft, quick-working yarn to create their favorite warm accessories.
I needed a last-minute gift and this yarn was perfect. It knitted up so quickly into a beautiful, soft cowl. The stitch definition is great and it feels wonderful against my neck. A great value for the softness.
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SarahKraftsPerfect for a fast, cozy gift project
I was hesitant about the alpaca blend but it's held up beautifully after a gentle hand wash. The acrylic gives it great durability while the alpaca adds that lovely halo and warmth. It's my go-to for warm hats.
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Knitter42A soft blend that's easy to care for
Used several skeins to make a throw blanket. The super bulky weight made it a satisfying weekend project. It's incredibly soft and has become the favorite blanket in our living room. The color range is also very nice.
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CozyCornerIdeal for chunky blankets and throws
This yarn is a dream to crochet with. The bulky strand doesn't split easily and creates wonderful, defined stitches in my scarves. It's warm without being too heavy and feels very luxurious for the price point.
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HookHappyGreat texture for crochet projects
I always come back to this yarn for winter accessories. It's consistently soft and works up fast, which is great when I have multiple gifts to make. The feel is truly luxurious and I've never had issues with the quality.
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YarnLoverReliable softness for winter wear

Common questions about Lush Alpaca Yarn

Learn about the care, projects, and specifications of this soft alpaca blend to make an informed choice for your next craft.
This yarn is a blend of 80% acrylic and 20% alpaca. The acrylic makes it durable and easier to care for, while the alpaca provides the signature soft, fuzzy halo and warmth you love in a luxury fiber.
Each 4 oz (113 g) skein provides approximately 86 yards (79 m) of yarn. For most super bulky projects, you will need to purchase multiple skeins and join them to get the required length for a larger item.
For knitting, use a 10 mm (US 15) needle to achieve a gauge of 9 stitches and 12 rows per 4 inches. For crochet, a 9 mm (US N/13) hook is recommended. Always check your gauge before starting your project.
We recommend hand washing your finished items in cool water with a mild detergent and laying them flat to dry. This gentle care will help maintain the soft texture and shape of the alpaca blend over time.
This yarn is specifically categorized as Super Bulky (Weight 6). This makes it excellent for projects that knit or crochet up fast, like cozy winter accessories, thick blankets, and chunky home décor.
This yarn is perfect for creating warm, quick-knit or crochet accessories like cowls, hats, scarves, and mittens. The super bulky weight also makes it a good choice for adding a soft, textured throw blanket.

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