{"product_id":"fil-baby-alpaga","title":"100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Weaving and Knitting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 100% alpaca yarn prized for its softness, light weight, and beautiful drape. Comfortable against the skin, it creates supple, enveloping fabrics for both weaving and knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003ePeru\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX® certified\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fine yarn comes in 50 g balls with 212 m (232 yd) of yarn. Its softness and fluid drape make it an excellent choice for scarves, shawls, garments, and accessories where comfort and movement are especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 100% Baby Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Yarn count 4\/9\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Exceptionally soft and lightweight\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Beautiful, fluid drape\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ For weaving and knitting\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ 50 g – 212 m (232 yd)\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Made in Peru\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ OEKO-TEX® certified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Baby Alpaca?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Alpaca is valued for the fineness of its fibres and the wonderfully soft textiles it can produce. It provides warmth without creating an unnecessarily heavy fabric and naturally offers beautiful drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite what its name might suggest, \u003cem\u003eBaby Alpaca\u003c\/em\u003e does not necessarily mean that the fibre comes from young animals. The term refers to a particularly fine grade of alpaca fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery soft and comfortable against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural warmth without excessive weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich colour appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to soft, comfortable garments and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the 4\/9 Yarn Count\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Baby Alpaca is identified by the manufacturer with a \u003cstrong\u003e4\/9 yarn count\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause yarn-count systems and their notation can vary between manufacturers and yarn families, the length-to-weight ratio is particularly useful when evaluating this yarn: each \u003cstrong\u003e50 g ball contains approximately 212 m (232 yd)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing this yarn with another yarn or determining whether it is suitable for a particular project, we recommend considering its yardage, fibre content, chosen weave structure, and the finished result you want to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Excellent Choice for Weaving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Alpaca creates soft, wearable fabrics with beautiful movement. Its natural drape makes it especially appealing for projects where a stiff fabric would be undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in both \u003cstrong\u003ewarp and weft\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maintaining an even tension without excessive strain helps preserve the yarn's natural softness during weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escarves;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshawls and wraps;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egarment fabrics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccessories;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elightweight blankets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Sett\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain weave:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 8 to 10 ends per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwill:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10 to 12 ends per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese setts are starting points. The weave structure, beat, loom, and desired drape can all influence the ideal sett for a particular project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, sampling is the best way to adjust the sett for your loom, beat, chosen structure, and desired finished fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Ideal for Knitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe softness and drape of Baby Alpaca also make it a beautiful knitting yarn, particularly for pieces designed to be worn close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escarves and shawls;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elightweight sweaters and garments;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehats;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emittens;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause needle size depends on the stitch pattern and the fabric you want to create, we recommend knitting a gauge swatch before beginning your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Baby Alpaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212 m (232 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEKO-TEX®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e weaving and knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested sett – plain weave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 ends per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested sett – twill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 ends per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the softness and natural drape of Baby Alpaca, we recommend gentle hand washing in room-temperature or slightly lukewarm water with a soap suitable for delicate fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid agitation and sudden changes in water temperature. Do not wring the fabric. Gently remove excess water with a towel, then lay flat to dry away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose this Baby Alpaca for its softness, but especially for the quality of the fabric it creates. In weaving, it produces a supple, fluid textile that beautifully reveals the depth of the colours after finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are precisely the qualities that led us to choose it for \u003cstrong\u003eBrume\u003c\/strong\u003e, our three-colour twill scarf. The project highlights the yarn's beautiful drape while allowing the different shades to interact within the woven structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeave Brume with This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrume\u003c\/strong\u003e is a twill scarf designed specifically for this Baby Alpaca yarn. Three colours come together in the weaving to create a soft, lightweight, and enveloping fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eBrume kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which includes the yarn in a coordinated colourway along with the PDF pattern, or purchase the pattern separately and create your own combination from the available Baby Alpaca colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/kit-tissage-brume-foulard-baby-alpaga-4-cadres\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;background:#36c1cc;color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\nDiscover the Brume Kit\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/patron-tissage-brume-foulard-baby-alpaga\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;background:#36c1cc;color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\nView the Brume Pattern\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/fils\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;background:#36c1cc;color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\nExplore All Yarns\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:12px;line-height:2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/alpaga\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px 8px 4px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #36c1cc;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;color:#1e838b;\"\u003e\nAlpaca Yarns\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/kits-metier-a-cadres\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px 8px 4px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #36c1cc;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;color:#1e838b;\"\u003e\nShaft Loom Kits\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/pages\/projets-de-tissage\"\nstyle=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px 8px 4px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #36c1cc;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;color:#1e838b;\"\u003e\nWeaving Projects\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baby Alpaca itchy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts fine fibres make Baby Alpaca particularly soft and comfortable to wear against the skin. Sensitivity to animal fibres, however, varies from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used as warp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This yarn can be used in both warp and weft. We recommend maintaining an even tension without excessive strain and, as with any unfamiliar yarn, sampling before beginning a large project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a rigid heddle loom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It can be used on a rigid heddle loom for scarves, shawls, and other soft fabrics. Choose the heddle and sett according to the weave structure and finished fabric you want to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I combine it with other fibres?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Baby Alpaca can be combined with other fibres to explore differences in texture, drape, colour, and fabric properties. Be sure to consider how the different fibres may behave during washing and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sett should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a starting point, we suggest approximately 8 to 10 ends per inch for plain weave and 10 to 12 ends per inch for twill. 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