Alpaca Yarn
Alpacas are native to Peru and live high in the mountains. They are smaller cousins of the llama. Their fur ranges from white to black, with shades of brown in between, but it can also be dyed in other colors once harvested.
The two most common breeds of alpaca are Huacaya and Suri, and their fur is slightly different. The Huacaya alpaca has fur that is fuller and softer, while the Suri alpaca has silky and long fur.
Merino Yarn
Merino wool is a type of fiber that comes exclusively from Merino sheep. Their fur is the most prized sheep wool in the world. Merino sheep have origins in the mountains of Africa but made their way to Spain. The Spanish people were the first to name the sheep’ Merino.’ Today Merino sheep are found primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
Which is the Better Choice?
Based on the qualities of each type of fabric, alpaca is the better choice if you’re having a hard time deciding between the two. If you are looking for something special, there aren’t many fabrics that can top it.
But just because alpaca is a better yarn choice than Merino wool, it doesn’t mean that Merino is a bad yarn. It is a great choice if you want similar qualities to alpaca for some less price.
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