Drops Alpaca from Drops Design is untreated before the dyeing process to preserve the properties of the alpaca fibers. Super soft, and a dream on the needles, Drops Alpaca is available in a glorious array of shades - eco neutrals, rich solid hues and some gorgeous color combinations created by carding different color fibers together at the beginning of the spinning process. This yarn is feltable. Drops Alpaca 100% Alpaca 183 yds/167 m per 1.8 oz/50g 2.5-3.5 mm (US 1.5-4) needles 23 sts / 30 rows per 4" 4-ply Hand wash, Dry flat Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Made in: PeruRaw material origin: Alpaca from Peru This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 16.HPE.92779), Standard 100, Class II from the Hohenstein Institute. This means that is has been tested for harmful substances and is considered safe in human-ecological terms. Class II means the yarn is suitable to come in direct contact with the skin to a large extent, such as blouses, shirts, mattresses, etc.