Whats the Difference Between Alpaca and Wool?
Alpaca yarns become fuzzier than wool when felted. Some alpacas become too fuzzy and they matt. It’s important to swatch an alpaca before using it to make sure it will have a fluffy, cashmere-like feel to it. Alpaca’s are lighter weight than a wool when felted and they don’t have the stiffness of a wool. I sometimes use a wool/alpaca blend when I need the stiffness of a wool and the softness of an alpaca, as in some hats.
