Andean Treasure baby alpaca yarn from Knit Picks

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Debuting in 2005, Andean Treasure was one of Knit Picks’ first exclusive luxury yarns, and the decades of gorgeous projects created with it make it easy to see why it continues to be so beloved!
Timeless heathered colors add depth and complexity to one of Peru’s finest fibers to create a yarn that is as much a treat to craft with as it is to wear. Made of Peruvian baby alpaca, Andean Treasure both looks and feels luxurious with beautiful drape and hand feel. When producing alpaca yarns, alpaca fibers are sorted by their diameter (micron count), and the finest fibers are the softest. Baby alpaca is one of the softest and finest classifications of alpaca, and it's also a delightfully warm, and cozy fiber, holding in heat better than sheep’s wool. Andean Treasure is a decadent choice for next-to-skin winter accessories like scarves, cowls, hats, and headbands, and it looks particularly nice in lacy stitch patterns. For some quiet luxury, try Andean Treasure for felting projects, like felted slippers.
We’ve reclassified Andean Treasure as a DK weight yarn based on customer feedback, but this is the same Andean Treasure you know and love, with the same yardage and grams per ball.
Fiber Content: 100% Baby Alpaca
Weight: DK
Knitting Gauge: 6 sts = 1" on #3-5 needles (3.25mm-3.75mm)
Crochet Gauge: 16-20 sc = 4'' on E-7 hooks (3.5mm - 4.5mm)
Yards: 110
Grams: 50
Put Up: Ball
Care: Hand Wash / Dry Flat
We believe in the power of handmade - the ability to transform a humble skein of yarn into countless possibilities. It is time and effort set aside, it is willingness to slow down, it is a universal way of saying "you are loved"! We go right to the source and work directly with trusted mills and manufacturers around the world. Our hands-on approach from start to finish gives us the freedom to make the yarns and tools you want at lower prices without ever sacrificing quality.
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[@nmrowdy4605]

I love this yarn! The handwashing requirement makes it limited to who you can give it to. Not everyone appreciates having to handwash their hand knits.

[@knitpicksOfficial]

That is very true and also why we sell many super wash/machine wash yarns!

[@valeriebishop561]

Thanks for this review! I haven't tried it yet. Will do!

[@Shroom00]

Would this be suitable for Kristin Spurkland's Pioneer Shawl please..? Any advice welcome to a beginner knitter..! :)

[@marietovo3978]

Do you find that it stretches? I’ve made some things with alpaca before and found them to stretch.

[@knitpicksOfficial]

Yes, it stretches and drapes.