N.E.W. Baby Alpaca Knitter's Yarn - DK

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New England Woolens · Undyed Natural Fiber

100% Baby Alpaca DK

An exceptionally soft, naturally undyed yarn with an easy-to-tell origin story and the versatile weight knitters reach for again and again. Grown and spun at elevation in the Peruvian Andes, it brings premium hand feel, quiet natural color, and responsible sourcing to your yarn wall.

100% Baby Alpaca
DK 4-Ply Weight
220 yd Per 100 g Skein
Undyed Natural White
Multiple skeins of undyed natural white baby alpaca DK yarn

The yarn

Natural luxury with everyday versatility

This four-ply DK yarn balances the refined softness customers expect from baby alpaca with the practical yardage and familiar gauge they want for real projects. Its undyed natural-white color highlights the fiber itself: softly luminous, timeless, and easy to coordinate with a wide range of palettes.

Alpaca is naturally lanolin-free, moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and odor-resistant. The finished yarn has a soft halo and cozy hand without hiding the clean definition of its plied construction.

A premium yarn customers understand as soon as they touch it, supported by clear specifications, useful project versatility, responsible-alpaca certification, and an undyed story that merchandises beautifully in natural-fiber collections.
Single skein showing the soft halo and four-ply structure of natural white baby alpaca yarn

What you & your customers will love

A yarn that earns its place on the shelf

Immediate hand appeal

Ultra-soft baby alpaca and a gentle natural halo create the kind of tactile first impression that encourages customers to stop, touch, and imagine the finished project.

A useful DK format

At approximately 220 yards per 100-gram skein, this familiar weight works across garments and accessories without asking knitters to learn an unusual gauge.

Natural, undyed character

The warm natural-white shade feels elevated on its own and pairs easily with other neutrals. Subtle fiber-to-fiber variation reinforces its authentic, unprocessed character.

A responsible story

RAS and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 credentials give staff useful, concrete talking points about animal welfare, land management, traceability, and testing for harmful substances.

The details knitters look for

Yarn specifications

Fiber
100% Baby Alpaca
Weight & Construction
DK Weight · 4-Ply
Skein Weight
Approx. 3.5 oz / 100 g
Yardage
220 yd / 201 m
Suggested Needles
US 5–7 / 3.75–4.5 mm
Suggested Gauge
Approx. 22 sts / 4 in
Wraps Per Inch
11 WPI
Color & Origin
Undyed Natural White · Made in Peru

Project possibilities

Made for the projects customers want to wear

The yarn's combination of softness, warmth, drape, and DK versatility makes it a natural choice for:

  • Sweaters & cardigans
  • Hats & headbands
  • Cowls & scarves
  • Mittens & gloves
  • Wraps & soft layers
  • Natural-shade colorwork

Natural alpaca performance

Soft comfort, beyond the first touch

Alpaca fiber offers a thoughtful set of qualities for garments and accessories worn close to the body:

  • Lanolin-free
  • Moisture-wicking
  • Temperature-regulating
  • Odor-resistant
  • Ultra-soft & cozy
  • Warm without heaviness
Macro detail of the plied structure and soft alpaca halo
Soft halo. Defined ply. The close-up tells the story customers feel in hand: softly brushed alpaca character surrounding a balanced four-ply structure.

Standards that support the story

Responsible fiber. Tested confidence.

Two relevant standards help your staff explain what sits behind this yarn, without crowding the customer with unrelated certification marks.

Responsible Alpaca Standard

RAS supports better animal-welfare practices, responsible land management, and chain-of-custody requirements for certified alpaca fiber.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

STANDARD 100 indicates that the certified yarn has been tested for harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® requirements.

Care instructions

Simple care for lasting softness

  1. Hand wash cold at a maximum of 25°C / 77°F.
  2. Use a mild, pH-neutral soap formulated for natural or fine fibers.
  3. Do not bleach or wring.
  4. Gently reshape and lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
  5. Use a cool iron only if needed.

Nature's Best, Done Right.

A premium natural-fiber staple for your customers' next favorite project.

Thoughtful sourcing, an inviting hand, clear knitting specifications, and a timeless undyed shade make this Baby Alpaca DK an easy addition to yarn shops, farm stores, and natural-fiber collections.