Here’s the Alpaca blend version of our Wild West Twist; a brown and white variagated yarn with a lot of texture. This blend is 70% alpaca, 20% cormo, and 10% soy silk. It is a 2-ply heavy worsted weight of about 9 to 10 wpi. This is a very fine, softly spun, fun and unique yarn!
Price: $30 for 138 yards
This yarn is a blend of 80% alpaca, 10% silk and 10% cormo. It is a 2-ply heavy worsted to bulky yarn of about 8 to 9 wpi. It is softly spun and textured with white and dark flecks; a very striking and unique yarn!
Price: $27 for 134 yards
This lot is a blend of 85% llama, 10% BFL, and 5% silk. The roving was dyed with muave and blended with gray, which resulted in a yarn with a unique muave and gray-blue color. It is a very pretty and unusual yarn. It is a softly spun, heavy worsted weight 2-ply of about 10 to 11 wpi.
Price: $34 for 170 yards
This is a 2-ply worsted weight llama yarn of about 11 wpi. It has gray variations from light to dark gray throughout, giving it a lot of color texture. This is a softly spun yarn with a nice feel to it. It is a medium fine, rustic type yarn that would great for a shawl or afghan.
Price: $15 per 100 yards
This handspun yarn is a 2-ply yarn with one dark gray and one light gray ply, giving a variagated stripe to the yarn. It is a softly spun worsted weight yarn of about 11 wpi. The yarn has a soft feel, and is a medium fine, rustic yarn that would work well for a shawl or afghan. It would work well for knitted projects or a triangle loom.
Price: $16 per 100 yard skein.
Llamafetti is a unique blend of snow white llama and soy silk in colors of denim, raspberry and muave. The yarn is a fine, softly spun worsted weight at about 11 wpi. This lot color has been very popular.
Price: $20 per 100 yard skein.
This is a unique yarn out of our llama Michele. Red angelina has been added to the yarn, which gives a red sparkle to the yarn which has a base of cinammon brown with white flecks. The effect is very pretty and items I have knitted with this yarn have received many compliments. Unfortunately, the sparkle does not show well on the photo. If you are interested in this yarn, I can email a higher resolution photo that may show the sparkle better.
This is a worsted weight yarn of about 11 to 12 wpi.
Price: $22 for 100 yard skein.
This lot is a worsted to heavy worsted weight 2-ply yarn of about 10 wpi. It sells in 100 yard skeins. This yarn is out of one of our favorite fiber llamas, Tia. It is a very pretty honey and cream variation. This is a softly spun yarn and is medium fine and lofty. It is suitable for worsted to bulky knitting projects or triangle loom weaving.
Price: $25 for 140 yards
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Our Llama Wool Rugs are a perfect addition to your home or cabin! These rugs are hand woven for us in America by master weavers. The fleece is entirely from our own llamas. The rugs are llama wool over a sturdy jute core, which creates a very thick rug with a lot of cushioning. Each rug is unique, with the beautiful natural variations of the llama fiber. The rugs are reversible and because they are woven out of natural, undyed llama, they will not fade or discolor.
These rugs are sturdy and will become family heirlooms. All they need is regular vacuuming. They can be spot cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Hand Crafted in America!
Llama Wool Rug #1
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This colorful rug has contrasting cinammon and gray areas with white stripes and patterns. It is a real eye-catcher!
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #2
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
The body of this rug is varigated dark gray and it has contrasting white stripes. This neutral color will accent any decor.
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #3
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
The dark gray varigated body of this rug is accented by black and white stripes and southwestern pattern. A very attractive rug!
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #4
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
The cinammon center of this rug is accented with white and gray stripes that will create an attractive and colorful design element in any room.
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #5
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This rug is varigated gray through brown with white striped accents. Its neutral color will blend with well with most decorating styles.
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #6
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This rug is a beautiful cinammom with white stripes. Simple and classy!
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #7
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This cinammon and white rug is set off by white southwestern style medallions that really pop!
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #8
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This beautiful medium gray varigated rug has black and white accent stripes. It is very attractive and will be a conversation piece in any decor.
Price: $100
Llama Wool Rug #9
2 feet x 3 feet with fringe
This cinammon rug has black accent stripes and southwestern patterns. The understated contrasts make a nice accent piece.
Price: $100
This lot is about 150 yards, at 7-8 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. This yarn is out of one of our favorite fiber llamas, Tia. It is a honey and cream variation. This is a softly spun yarn and is fine and lofty. It is suitable for bulky knitting projects or triangle loom weaving. This yarn is identical to HS#10(b) except for the total yardage.
Price: $30 (Sorry, this lot has been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 140 yards, at 7-8 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. This yarn is out of one of our favorite fiber llamas, Tia. It is a honey and cream variation. This is a softly spun yarn and is fine and lofty. It is suitable for bulky knitting projects or triangle loom weaving. This yarn is identical to HS#10(a) except for the total yardage.
Price: $28 (Sorry, this lot has been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This yarn is one ply of our popular llama Michele, and one ply of Tia, producing a light honey and cinnamon colored striped yarn. The yarn is a worsted weight at about 10-12 wpi. This is a softly spun and softly plied yarn and is very fine. It is suitable for many projects. The lot size is 200 yards.
Price: $30 (Sorry, this lot has been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 90 yards, at 8-9 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. The color is dark brown and white random variations, giving the yarn a lot of movement and interest. This yarn is more softly spun than HS#6(a), with some thick and thin variation. This is a soft, fine yarn. It is suitable for bulky knitting or for weaving on a triangle loom.
Price: $15 (Sorry, this lot has been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 146 yards, at 10-12 wpi. It is a worsted weight 2-ply. This yarn is out of our popular llama Michele, and is a cinnamon brown color with subtle color variations. This is a softly spun yarn and is very fine. It is suitable for many projects. It is identical to HS#8(b) except for the total yardage in the lot.
Price: $29
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 132 yards, at 10-12 wpi. It is a worsted weight 2-ply. This yarn is out of our popular llama Michele, and is a cinnamon brown color with subtle color variations. This is a softly spun yarn and is very fine. It is suitable for many projects. It is identical to HS#8(b) except for the total yardage in the lot.
Price: $26
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 152 yards, at 8-9 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. The color is dark brown and white, with random variations throughout. This yarn is spun thick and thin with quite a bit of twist. The fiber is very fine. This would make a very interesting finished item with a lot of color and movement.This is a soft yarn of medium fineness. It is suitable for bulky knitting or for weaving on a triangle loom.
Price: $25 (Sorry, this lot as been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 218 yards, at 8-9 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. The color is a stripe with one ply of light gray and one ply of dark gray. Both plies have some natural variation in color within their range. It is softly spun and plied with some thick and thin variation. This is a soft yarn of medium fineness. It is suitable for bulky knitting or for weaving on a triangle loom.
Price: $35 (Sorry, this lot has been sold: more available soon!)
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 314 yards, at 10-12 wpi. It is a worsted weight 2-ply. The color is varies from dark to light gray, giving the yarn a tweedy appearance. It is softly spun with some thick and thin variation. This yarn is a medium fineness. It is suitable for many different projects requiring a worsted weight yarn.
Price: $48
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 130 yards, at about 10 wpi. It is a heavy worsted weight 2-ply. The color is a medium chestnut brown, from our award-winning llama Chatty. This is a soft, fine yarn suitable for many projects.
Price: $26
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This lot is about 100 yards, at 8-9 wpi. It is a bulky weight 2-ply. The color is a variagated light through dark gray. This is a soft yarn of medium fineness. It is suitable for bulky knitting or for weaving on a triangle loom.
Price: $15
(Larger custom orders of this yarn may be available upon request.)
This weekend we finally had an end to the seemingly endless Indian Summer here in Indiana. Weeks of lazy warm days lasted all through September, and October was warm and dry. In fact, the leaves did not take the hint and really change color and drop until Halloween. They carried that tired, dull look of a summer too long and an autumn too late, as though the trees were weary of growing and supporting all that green. But they just couldn’t find weather cold enough to make them change into their bright fall colors. All of a sudden, it seemed, our trees turned gorgeous and then lost all their leaves in what looks like leaf snow-storms, burying our lawn more quickly than we could keep them vaccumed up. Yes siree, leaves are beautiful, but they also suck…up into our lawn vac, or else the shear quantity will matt on the lawn and kill the grass. Believe me, we have tried leaving them and we know how that turns out!
Yesterday the weather turned suddenly quite cold, with a sharp wind and sleet later in the evening. As I was busy plying yarn, I could hear the ice pellets pelt the large windows in our 4-season room. It was rather nice having all the chores done and nothing more to do that evening than fool with my handspun. In a way, we have been waiting for the break in outdoor chores that only winter can bring.
This morning was cold and sunny. I went to the barn for the morning barn-cat feeding, a ritual that started when Mamacat gave us four beautiful kittens last July. They were all there waiting for me, with the silver tabby twins Gipeto and Pretty Kitten (give me a break, I ran out of names!) running through the cold wet grass to greet me. They were not all that interested in their dry kibble, which has been cleaned out, as it was every night, by the roving tom cat that has been stealing naps in our dry and warm hay storage. What they wanted was their treat of canned cat food. I popped open two cans, but was dismayed to realize how cold the food was; since we keep the cans in the most convenient place: the barn. They ate at the congealed mass in their dishes as best they could, and it reminded me of the hungry licking of ice cream or a pop-sickle. This must be salmon-flavored Friskie-sickles to them. We brought the remaining cans into the house so that we can serve up at least room temperature meals on the cold mornings that will follow over the next few months.
I was a little slow to notice, but I have to thank Orata from FeatherAndFan for her nice photos of the beautiful scarf she made out of our Lily Super Silky Llama yarn. I think I need to learn that pattern and try it myself! Take a pause from here and head on over the FeatherAndFan and check it out.
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Intertwined is an inspirational handbook for yarn lovers everywhere, created in an eye-popping, showcase style and packed with sparkling, full-color photos.
This book will be a delight to the enthusiastic fiber crowd that is growing by leaps and bounds. It captures all the excitement of experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns (whether you spin them or buy them at yarn boutiques), and a gallery of handmade creations. The book also features profiles, anecdotes, essays, and thoughts on fiber arts and the creative process. Contributors range from Alpaca farmers and cutting-edge spinners to well-known knitwear designers.
Laura’s Review: This book is a real Wow! If you want some inspiration for your handspinning, this is it. The book is not for beginners, but if you have a good grasp of how to make a consistent traditional yarn and you know how to ply, you have the basics for branching out into some of the ideas in the book. For traditionalists, many–actually, most—of the yarns shown will be a little far out. But even a traditionalist can get some ideas that show just how fiber can be spun to create many different effects. The photos are great and the instructions are clear and give you the confidence to try out some of the techniques. This book is a good one for your library if you like to experiment or break out from the ordinary. The book is also newly published in 2008, but is available on Amazon now.
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For rich, unique yarns of your very own creation, The Yarn Lover’s Guide to Hand Dyeing is your essential go-to guide.
Now you can create gorgeous, unique, handpainted yarns in your very own kitchen. In this practical guide to dyeing yarn at home, you’ll learn simple techniques for creating beautiful, colorful yarns–and pick up some new patterns to highlight your new hues along the way.
Fiber artist, knitter, and teacher Linda LaBelle provides her own valuable expertise and insight and gives readers a peek into a typical day in the lives of seven professional hand dyers through lush photographs and personal interviews in which they share their thoughts, advice, and sometimes dyeing secrets!
Laura’s Review: I liked this book, and I would recommend it for someone contemplating trying to dye fiber for the first time. I think it is a good overview of various techniques, without over-emphasis on any one technique. Experienced dyers will still find some tips and ideas, as well a some possible projects. I enjoyed the embedded interviews with professional dyers, and could relate to their struggle to find time for their work, animals, fiber, family, and creativity. Most of the stories were inspirational and all were fun to read. The photography in this book is beautifully done.
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In The Natural Knitter, Barbara Albright takes readers on a rich journey through the joys of all-natural fibers–materials that can make an incredible difference, both in your knitting and in the health of our planet. From the animals and plants that produce the fibers to the artisans who work with them, The Natural Knitter presents the first-ever all-encompassing look at the world of natural knitting.
Tempted by the versatile and beautiful yarns produced from the fibers of llamas, sheep, cashmere-producing goats, and angora bunnies–as well as from cotton, hemp, linen, and silk–some of the most renowned designers in the textile industry have contributed patterns to this collection. There are more than twenty wonderful projects in all, and each highlights the softness, drape, and quality of the fiber used–from Norah Gaughan’s “Architectural Rib Pullover” in cashmere and wool yarn and Vicki Square’s “Uma Sweater” in silk yarn, to clever designs like Debbie New’s “Cast-Off Clothing” in hemp yarn and Barbara Albright’s “Lilliana’s Organic Cotton Poncho and Drawstring Pouch” design for organic cotton yarn. Meet the entrepreneurs who are creating beautiful products that are also non-toxic and earth-friendly, using plant-dyed fibers and unique processes. For the adventurous, step-by-step instructions are included for dyeing yarn naturally at home.
Lavishly illustrated and thoughtfully detailed, The Natural Knitter offers a thorough and engaging picture of the natural fiber industry–and a beautiful palette of designs for readers to knit, savor, and enjoy.
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Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran balance, and yarn meter, while the following sections include choosing wool and other fibers, presenting knitting patterns suitable for handspun yarn, and in-depth profiles of real urban spinners. For crafters who want to experiment with spinning but don’t want to sacrifice too much of their knitting time, there are lots of ideas for jazzing up a thrift-store cardigan with handspun trim or knitting a boatneck pullover in a combination of commercial and handspun yarns. Methods for incorporating beads and threads into yarn and a technique for dyeing yarn in the dishwasher are also featured.
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Here are step-by-step instructions and illustrations that explain how to make yarn from scratch using handspindles-simple tools used to turn wool into yarn. Designed to appeal to the beginning spinner, tips and hints are provided that illustrate how easy, enjoyable, and relaxing spinning can be. This manual also includes complete instructions for five simple, appealing projects: a woven sleeve, a knitted bunny bag, a knitted baby hat, knitted fingerless mittens, and a crocheted hat.
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Knitters are discovering the pleasure and satisfaction of spinning their own yarns. Master craftsman Priscilla Gibson-Roberts guides readers in the fast-track, low-cost, high-quality approach to spinning. No spinning wheel required.
Unfortunately, this book appears to be out of print and used copies are commanding very high prices. However, keep your eyes open the next time you attend a fiber fair because you may still be able to find new copies available for reasonable prices from some of the vendors.
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You can master the timeless craft of spinning with this clear, easy-to-follow manual. Everything you need to know from set-up to finished product in order to create distinctive yarns for use in knitting, weaving, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, and macrame. Author’s preface. 33 illustrations, 10 black-and-white photographs. Bibliography. Sources of Supply.
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This big, beautiful book with 435 illustrations is the clearest and most comprehensive ever published on the subject–explains everything the expert or beginner needs to know on how to weave, spin, and dye.
Unfortunately, this book appears to be out of print and used copies are commanding very high prices. However, keep your eyes open the next time you attend a fiber fair because you may still be able to find new copies available for reasonable prices from some of the vendors.
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Beautiful works of fabric art are easily achieved using the magical hand weaving techniques presented in this exciting new book—the second in the Tradition in the Making series.
Author Sigrid Piroch expertly guides readers through everything they need to know about the art of hand weaving, including the history and heritage of this timeless art, how looms work, what tools and equipment to use, the basics of good technique, how to plan projects, analyzing cloth, reading and drawing patterns, and designing fabric for practical and art purposes. She then guides the weaver step-by-step through more than 10 gorgeous projects, including mug rugs, a scarf, napkins, pillows, towels, and clothing.
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The rigid Heddle loom is a very good way to learn the basic concepts of weaving prior to moving to a multi-harness loom. This book provides a good hands on introduction to the rigid heddle loom. This is a great book for anyone who is curious about rigid heddle weaving.
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Alden Amos shares his deep knowledge of wheel mechanics, spinning fibers, wheel construction, and yarn, as well as a wealth of spinning history and traditions. Every aspect of handspinning is explored, including dissolving lanolin, washing fleece, rotating wheel position, and choosing types of wool. Also discussed are various hand positions, which can result in everything from smooth, fine thread to funky, bulky yarn.
Laura’s Review
This is one of the most comprehensive books on handspinning that I have ever read. The author goes into great detail on many subjects including how spinning wheels work, and how fiber “works” during spinning and plying, and how to best employ various techniques. While the author does tend to use some lame humor and has some strong opinions (the one that seems to draw the most ire is his adamant opinion about single treadle vs double treadle wheels), the book still contains mountains of information that are great for reference. This may not be a beginner’s book, unless one is very technically minded. But intermediate and advanced spinners or those wanting a depth of knowledge in one place will find this book invaluable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
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Since it’s first printing a decade ago, Learning to Weave has become the standard text book for both teachers and self-taught weavers. All you need to know is here including warping, reading and designing drafts, and the basics of weave structures. Warping back to front is included as well as updated resource lists.
Laura’s Review: If you want a single book that is comprehensive but will not overwhelm the novice, this is it. I use it for reference again and again. As I expand my weaving repetoire, I am sure I will continue to consult this text. For example, I had always wondered how double weave worked; it sounded like a trick of smoke and mirrors to me. Then after I read the section on double weave, the explanation was so clear, that the method was obvious and the mystery disappeared. This book has given me that “ah-hah” sensation on several occasions. If you must learn from a book rather than a class, start with this book. It is destined to be a classic, if it is not already.
Left: Winter Wood. Blend of browns, grays and lighter colors. TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT.
Middle: Dark Brown. TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT.
Right: Driftwood Blend of black, white, gray and brown. Makes a soft tweedy yarn with a lot of character. ($12 per 4 oz ball).
Left: Natural White, silky and lofty, $12 per 4 oz ball.
White, not shown. Not quite as silky as above, but lofty and soft for spinning or felting projects. ($10 per 4 oz ball).
Middle: Michele, a beautiful honey cinnamon with white flecks. Silky and fine. ($12 per 4 oz ball).
Right: Tia, honey and white natural blend. One of my favorites. Soft and lofty. ($12 per 4 oz. ball).
