April & Melody raise alpacas on their farm. This is the newest member of the herd, just 5 days old!
They show their animals and have won many ribbons. DH took pictures of the "girls".
They have the alpacas sheared in the spring, then have the fleeces spun into yarn - some mixed with wool. Some is kept in its natural colour - they range from white to black, with many in-between brownish shades. Some is dyed. They have one Suri alpaca, and they keep the fleece separate from the rest - the yarn feels like silk!
I wish I was a better knitter - they are looking for people to knit for them - they don't have time!
Oh, Susan, how adorable that baby is! Alpaca is such lovely yarn. Most wool makes me itch, so alpaca is something I've used a few times — and totally fallen in love with. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet baby!! I've never been around alpacas but would love to have the for the yarn but it's just too hot and dry here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little thing.....always fun around them!
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