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Old 08-05-2007, 07:05 PM   #1
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Superfine Alpaca yarn?
Is this a good yarn and would it make a good sweater??Im getting some from a friend in a few days and was wondering what i can use it for.Is it soft,is it washable?

She says its 100%

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Old 08-06-2007, 12:07 AM   #2
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Alpaca is soooooo soft! Very warm, too. It's hand washable, however. What's the weight of the yarn you're getting?
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She says it called Lavish and that it says 4ply worst weight...her mom passed away and had a ton of this stuff and my friend doesn't knit or crochet.
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Worsted weight would make a great sweater.
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Thanks so much Ingrid...now i cant wait to get it!!
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