Katia Alpaquina
Material: 75% alpaca, 25% polyamide
Weight/length: 100 g = approx 360 metres
Recommended needles: 2.50–3.00 mm
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 32 sts x 39 rows
Care: Wool cycle, max 30°C / Dry flat
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Katia Alpaquina
Alpaquina from Concept by Katia is an exclusive, super-soft yarn made from 75% alpaca and 25% polyamide. This blend offers a luxurious feel combined with excellent durability, making it ideal for delicate baby skin and everyday use. With a generous running length of 360 metres per 100 g skein, a single ball goes a long way and is perfect for light garments and intricate stitch patterns.
Usage
Alpaquina is especially suited for baby clothing, socks, and lightweight jumpers where softness and strength are essential. It is also great for textured knitting, lacework, and colourwork, where the yarn’s smooth spin and stitch definition shine.
Product benefits
- Softness: Superfine alpaca ensures exceptional softness – gentle on sensitive skin
- Durability: Reinforced with polyamide for added strength and resilience
- Easy care: Machine washable on wool cycle, making it practical for everyday wear
Tips for use
Ideal for small projects – one ball is enough for a baby jumper. Combines beautifully with similar yarns in tone-on-tone or contrasting colour palettes. Always knit a gauge swatch for the best results.
Why choose this yarn?
Alpaquina blends the luxury of alpaca with the strength of polyamide – a versatile, long-lasting yarn perfect for both daily wear and baby knits.
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