The Yarn Specialist yarns in merino and alpaca

Natural yarns from The Yarn Specialist for knitwear

The Yarn Specialist offers yarns made from natural fibers such as merino wool, baby alpaca and fine fiber blends. The color range goes from classic shades to elegant, muted colors – well suited to garments you want to wear for a long time.

Merino or alpaca for your design

Merino wool is fine, soft and elastic, shows stitches evenly and suits sweaters, cardigans and baby knits. Baby alpaca is very soft, light and especially warm, with a lovely drape – good for shawls and sweaters with a relaxed fit. Blends combine the elasticity of merino with the softness of alpaca. Alpaca is less elastic than sheep's wool and can stretch a little over time in heavy pieces. For close-fitting ribbing or heavy cardigans, blends with wool are often the better choice.

• Merino wool for sweaters, cardigans and baby knits
• Baby alpaca for shawls and relaxed sweaters
• Blends for elasticity and softness
• Classic and muted shades

Tip: Knit a gauge swatch in the stitch pattern from your instructions first and wash it. Only then can you see how the yarn drapes and whether your measurements are right – the ball band only gives a guideline.