Alpaca 'Nother Skein
Following my extravaganza yarn crawl to Cape Cod back in June, and 28 days in Fiber Rehab, I did, in fact, break down and buy yarn at the Knit and Crochet Show. Being stuck in my booth was a good thing, since it didn't give me much time to shop.
I did come away with this really wonderful Baby Alpaca Chunky from Catalina Yarn. I happen to love Baby Alpaca because it feels incredible and is easy to wind, easy to knit and easy to wear. A knitting TRIFECTA.
Did you know that Alpaca's are only sheared once a year, and Baby Alpaca comes from the very first time the animal is shorn?
Catalina has only been around for about a year, but it's a company who seems to be doing a lot of the right stuff. Their yarn comes from Peru, and they are mindful of how the animals and workers are treated; respect the environment and have a great eye for color. They also carry alpaca blends (60% alpaca/40% with pima, 70/30 with silk, and 60/40 with merino) Be on the look out for more great yarn from this up-and-comer.
Can't recall: have you sent one of your Gettin' Knit kits to Clara Parkes at Knitter's Review? She reviews products, yarn, stuff like that and has bazillions of readers. I may have her address somewhere, but you can contact her through the website, www.knittersreview.com
Posted by: Marcia | July 20, 2006 at 05:21 PM
I'll have to watch out for that company. I like ecofriendly and worker friendly yarn companies.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 20, 2006 at 09:52 PM
I've admired this recently at the LYS - can't wait to see what you knit up with it! :) I have a feeling I'll be getting some soon. :)
Posted by: Amy | July 20, 2006 at 10:50 PM