The Alpaca Yarn Company

AYC on the Cover of Summer IK!

Heather — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:23:59 +0000

The preview of the Summer 2012 issue of Interweave Knits is up! On the cover, Susanna IC’s beautiful Summer Blooms Shawl knit with our Suri Elegance yarn.

Isn’t it lovely?

Free Paca-Peds pattern!

Heather — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:05:13 +0000

We love seeing our yarn grow into beautiful patterns. Here is a free pattern for a lovely scarf designed by Karen Klemp.

The Paca Peds Lace Scarf uses just one skein of our luxurious Paca Peds HT.

Little Rose Hat & Scarf

Heather — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:45:57 +0000

Another pattern has been spotted using our Classic Alpaca!

This flirty feminine hat and scarf set by Ellen Liguori appears in Cast On Magazine’s winter 2011/2012 issue. Worked in our super soft baby alpaca, this set will be warm and cozy just in time for the winter chill. Check out all the pattern in this issue at TKGA.

Interweave Knits Winter 2011

Heather — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:15:47 +0000

Interweave Knits Winter 2011 is now available as a digital download and in print! I love many of the projects in this issue and cannot wait for it to arrive in my mailbox. Bettie’s Pullover by Maria Leigh features our Classic Alpaca.

Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s made with #1402 Adirondack green, with 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins. Check out these bonus photos.

Niobe

Heather — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:15 +0000

Laura Patterson from Fiber Dreams has a beautiful pattern, Niobe. Niobe is knit with just one ball of Halo, our brushed suri lace yarn. Light as a feather, this scarf is knit from one end to the other with a delicate shetland lace pattern along the edge.

This luxurious scarf would make an excellent holiday gift (or a special treat just for yourself)!

Rachmaninoff

Heather — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:23:19 +0000

Another beautiful design in the Seven Songs e-book by Corrina Ferguson has been released: Rachmaninoff! This design features our Paca-Peds HT in True Grit.

Corrina used the Heels & Toes skein to set off different sections in this lovely shawlette. Pop over to Ravelry and have a look at all the beautiful patterns in the collection.

Seamless Crochet

Heather — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:41:15 +0000

The wonderful Kristin Omdahl has a new book coming out called Seamless Crochet. We just love Kristin and were happy that she chose to use our yarn for a project in the book!

Snowflake Scarf

The Snowflake Scarf uses just 3 skeins of Glimmer. Each project in the book is created with few ends and seamless construction. It’s really pretty awesome, especially for people like me who hate to seam. Here’s a brief video where Kristin explains more about the seamless techniques.

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For more information, and to see more of Kristin’s work please visit her site at: Styled By Kristin

Lithely

Heather — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:23:02 +0000

We love when designers choose to use our yarns for their patterns! Here we have a new reversible scarf pattern by the talented Jenny Sorensen called Lithely:

Jenny has used Astral to create this beautiful scarf that works up quickly on size 17 needles. If you act fast you can get this pattern for $1.50! (today is the last day of the sale)

Classic Alpaca Sighting!

Heather — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:27:06 +0000

Have you picked up the latest issue of Knit ‘n Style?

Cable Gal Cardigan

Mary Anne Oger’s Cable Gal Cardigan is in the December 2011 issue of Knit ‘n Style! This hooded cardigan features both cables and lace. Knit with Classic Alpaca, this sweater is a stylish piece for your fall wardrobe.

Fall Pattern Sightings

Heather — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:14:02 +0000

Two new patterns featuring our yarns have appeared in Fall collections!

Forever Cowl

Laura Zukaite has just launched her new website! One of the patterns in her beautiful Golden Girl collection is the Forever Cowl, featuring The Alpaca Yarn Company’s Astral and Halo!

Goldenrod Throw

Shirley MacNulty’s Goldenrod Throw, featuring Swizzle, graces the cover of the fall issue of Love of Knitting!