N.E.W. Unicorn Baby Alpaca Yarn - DK

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New England Woolens · Hand-dyed · Small Batch

100% Unicorn Yarn

Baby Alpaca DK

An exceptionally soft, hand-dyed yarn with a one-of-a-kind look and the versatile weight knitters reach for again and again. Grown and spun at elevation in the Peruvian Andes, it brings premium hand feel and unique, vibrant color.

100% Baby Alpaca
DK 4-Ply Weight
220 yd Per 100 g Skein
Hand-Painted Dyed in Small Batches
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. Dyed in small batches by hand, unicorn yarn offers one-of-a-kind skeins that knit easily into unique patterns.

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.

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.

Vibrant, Hand-Dyed Colorways

Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches, making every skein unique. Unicorn yarn is one of a kind and 

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
Hand-Dyed in Small Batches in the U.S. Grown and Spun 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 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

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.