£5.99
50g. 100% Pure Superfine Alpaca. Chunky.
King Cole Superfine Alpaca Chunky delivers genuine superfine alpaca fibre in a chunky format — no synthetic blends, no shortcuts. At 62m per 50g ball, each skein is dense with that characteristic alpaca warmth and softness.
This yarn has a slightly halo-like surface that softens stitch definition, so it suits simpler textures and clean silhouettes better than intricate lace or tight cables. It knits up smoothly without splitting, and the natural fibre has a pleasing weight and drape that becomes apparent once the fabric comes off the needles. Swatch carefully — alpaca has less elasticity than wool, so tension can run looser than expected.
Chunky-weight alpaca is well suited to oversized cowls, winter scarves, and simple drop-shoulder jumpers where the fabric’s drape can really show. Quick-knit hats and snood neckwarmers also make excellent use of its warmth-to-weight ratio.
The palette leans towards natural, earthy tones that reflect the alpaca’s origins — expect undyed-looking neutrals alongside richer heathered shades.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Yarn: Name | |
| Yarn: Shade | 2690 Koala, 2691 Camel, 2692 Fawn, 2693 Grey, 2694 Charcoal |
| Yarn: Weight | |
| Yarn: Ball Weight | |
| Yarn: Blend | 100% Pure Superfine Alpaca |
| Yarn: Length | 62m |
| Needle: Size | |
| Yarn: Tension | 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10cm on 6mm needles |
