The perfect balance of luxurious super fine Alpaca and springy Peruvian Highland Wool! This 2- ply Chunky/Bulky weight yarn is delightfully soft and warm enough to keep you cozy on even the coldest days. Ultra Alpaca Chunky knits up quickly making it perfect for quick knits and gifts. You'll love the squishy fabric this yarn creates. See the Worsted-weight version of this yarn HERE. See more high-quality yarns from Berroco HERE. See projects featuring this yarn HERE. Every digital screen is calibrated differently. Slight variations in tone and saturation will vary from screen to screen. The actual color of your item may vary slightly from what you see on your screen. Yarn details: Weight: 5 / Bulky / Chunky Texture: 2 Ply Put up: Twisted Hank Fiber content: 50% Superfine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian Highland Wool Unit weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g Yardage: 131 yds / 120 m Recommended needle size: 10 (US) / 6 mmKnitting gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch, or 14 stitches and 20 rows in a 4 inch (10cm) squareRecommended hook size: L-11 (US) / 8 mm Crochet gauge: 2.5 sc = 1", or 10 sc x 12 rows = 4" (10cm) Care: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry. Country of origin: Peru Share your projects on social media using #paradisefibers and don't forget to tag us @paradisefibers so we can see your beautiful creations! PLEASE NOTE: If your project is time-sensitive, please contact us regarding the current stock & shipping times of specific lines and colorways. You can call us at (509) 536-7746 or send us an email at [email protected]. Patterns Using Berroco's Ultra Alpaca Chunky Weight Yarn: McKenna by the Berroco Design Team Craft: Knit Skill Level: Intermediate Cost: Free A pair of fingerless mitts featuring simple cable columns running up the back of the hand. These would also make great gifts!Click Here to Download Diné Cardigan by Michele Wang Craft: Knit Skill Level: IntermediateCost: $8 A long silhouette paired with a simple textured stitch pattern sets this elegant knitted cardigan apart. Knit in a chunky weight yarn, this wardrobe staple, complete with pockets, is a quick knit. Click Here to Purchase Duchamp by Brenda York Craft: Knit Skill Level: EasyCost: $6 A modular-knit wrap worked with dramatic texture. Click Here to Purchase Click here to view more patterns featuring Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky. About Berroco: Berroco has been producing quality yarn for 40 years but the company's roots actually go back centuries. From the Daniel Day Mill in 1809 to present-day Stanley Mill, six generations of Wheelocks have been continuously involved in the American textile industry. Warren Wheelock's great-great-great-grandfather, Jerry Wheelock, began the tradition by producing woolen cloth, an enterprise that would grow and change, enduring the test of time. In 1905, Stanley Wheelock established Stanley Woolen Mills, surviving the great depression, two world wars, and weathering the changing times and demands in the world of textiles. In 1968, the Wheelock family formed Stanley Berroco which was transformed into Berroco in 1987 by Warren Wheelock and his wife, Caroline. The new firm grew to become one of the largest importers of handknitting yarns, patterns, and supplies in the United States and Canada. Berroco is known for its high-quality yarns which widely range from traditional to novelty and are sourced from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Brazil, and Peru. Located on the site of the old Lonsdale Cotton Mill (1904) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, Berroco continues its well-rooted family tradition of providing quality textiles at affordable prices. “Ever since we were teenagers we worked in the mill, doing various jobs, learning the business, so we got to know the people, and they knew us…” quote from 1994 interview with Philip, Arthur & Strickland Wheelock.
