Concept Silk-Alpaca is a luxurious and refined fluffy yarn. Soft alpaca fibers are spun around a silky core thread, giving the yarn a delicate, hazy texture. Made from high-quality alpaca fiber and prized Mulberry silk, this lightweight yarn is ideal for knitting delicate and elegant sweaters, tops, and luxurious accessories. Thanks to its airy and breathable structure, it is suitable for year-round use – a charming short-sleeved alpaca top would suit both mother and daughter alike.

You can also knit with Silk-Alpaca held double or combine it with another fine yarn; we highly recommend pairing it with Concept by Katia Alpaca Lace, for example.

Silk Alpaca yarn is spun in Peru in accordance with fair trade principles.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition
74% alpaca (superfine)
26% Mulberry silk

Yarn weight
25 g ≈ 150 m (EU) | 164 yds (US)
Classified as Lace weight yarn

Recommended needle and hook sizes
Knitting needles: 3.5–4 mm | US 5–6
Crochet hook: 4–4.5 mm | US G6/7

Gauge
10 × 10 cm ≈ 23 stitches and 33 rows

We recommend knitting a gauge swatch to ensure your stitch tension matches the pattern requirements, so your finished garment will be the correct size and feel comfortable.

A long-sleeved women’s sweater (size EU 40) requires approximately 7 balls of yarn, and a simple wool hat requires one ball.