For my latest college project I am sourcing yarns from the UK. Today I visited a lady who breeds alpacas and spins their fleeces to make the most beautiful yarn. The yarn is so soft and silky .
Alpaca facts:
* Young alpacas are called 'Cria' and adult males are called 'Machos'.
* Alpacas like to hang out with other family members. Young alpacas can get stressed if separated from their mothers.
* They live for 15 to 20 years
* Alpaca dung is good for the garden.
* There are two different breeds 'Huacaya' and 'Suri'. Suri alpacas have long silky dreadlocks and Huacayas look a bit like teddy bears.
* There are 22 different colours of alpaca fleece.
* They are amazingly super cute and if you look into their beautiful big dreamy eyes you are bound to fall in love with them - I know I did.
Friday, 19 October 2007
Alpacas
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2 comments:
cough, cough, see us here knitwit!
wotcha. can I invite myself along next time you go to see them?
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