Discover our complete collection of alpaca yarn for knitting and crochet, available online throughout Australia. Choose from soft baby alpaca and merino blends, 100% fine and superfine alpaca, Suri alpaca and silk, hand-painted yarns and beautifully textured bouclé and PomPom styles.
With yarns ranging from fine 4 Ply and sport weight through to versatile 8 Ply and cosy 12 Ply, our collection includes options for lightweight garments, sweaters, scarves, shawls, beanies, blankets, baby knits and creative accessories.
Our Signature Alpaca Yarn Ranges
Created in a beautiful palette of complementary colours, our signature ranges offer a choice of weights, fibre blends and distinctive textures.
Divine Baby Suri Alpaca & Silk
A delicately soft baby Suri alpaca and silk yarn with a beautiful airy halo. Divine is a lovely choice for lightweight garments, elegant scarves, shawls and projects where softness and movement are important.
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Indulge Baby Alpaca Bouclé
A wonderfully soft baby alpaca bouclé yarn with a distinctive looped texture. Indulge is perfect for scarves, cowls, neckwarmers and uncomplicated projects where the rich texture of the yarn becomes the feature.
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Tranquillity 8 Ply Alpaca Yarn
A versatile baby alpaca and merino yarn for warm, comfortable knitting and crochet projects. Tranquillity is ideal for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, beanies, blankets and other cosy everyday pieces.
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Panache 4 Ply Alpaca Yarn
A fine and lightweight blend of 80% baby alpaca and 20% merino wool. Panache has a beautifully soft handle and elegant drape, making it ideal for shawls, scarves, baby garments, cardigans and lightweight knits.
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Continue exploring our alpaca yarn collection, including fine and superfine alpaca, 100% baby alpaca, versatile 4 Ply and 8 Ply options, hand-painted colourways and specialty textured yarns.
Australian Alpaca Connection 4 Ply
Made from 100% fine alpaca, this lightweight 4 Ply yarn offers natural warmth, softness and beautiful drape. Ideal for fine garments, shawls, scarves, beanies, baby knits and delicate accessories.
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A warm and versatile 100% fine alpaca yarn suitable for sweaters, cardigans, vests, scarves, beanies, blankets and other cosy knitting projects, with beautiful softness and natural drape.
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Chaska 4 Ply Superfine Alpaca
A beautifully smooth 4 Ply yarn made from 100% superfine alpaca. Chaska is soft, lightweight and ideal for garments, shawls, scarves, baby knits and pieces worn close to the skin.
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100% Baby Alpaca Sport-Weight Yarn
A soft and smooth 100% baby alpaca yarn in a versatile 5–6 Ply sport weight. Ideal for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, scarves, beanies, baby garments and defined stitch patterns.
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Textured Baby Alpaca PomPom Yarn
A 100% baby alpaca specialty yarn with playful pom-pom variations throughout. Its approximately 10 Ply weight creates distinctive texture in scarves, beanies, wraps and statement projects.
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Allure Hand-Painted Alpaca Yarn
A beautifully soft 12 Ply blend of 80% baby alpaca and 20% fine merino. Individually hand-painted colourways bring rich tonal variation to scarves, beanies and accessories.
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Australian Alpaca Barn offers alpaca yarn for knitters and crocheters throughout Australia, with a collection spanning multiple weights, fibres, textures and colour palettes.
Choose from lightweight 4 Ply yarns such as Panache, Chaska and Australian Alpaca Connection, versatile 8 Ply options including Tranquillity and Australian Alpaca Connection, or 100% baby alpaca in a sport weight. Our specialty ranges include Divine baby Suri alpaca and silk, Indulge baby alpaca bouclé, textured baby alpaca PomPom yarn and hand-painted Allure.
Alpaca yarn is naturally warm and lightweight, with a softness and elegant drape that make it particularly suited to garments, scarves, shawls and accessories. Because different yarn constructions can behave differently, always compare the fibre content, metreage, suggested needle or hook size and required tension before selecting yarn for a pattern.
Find the Right Alpaca Yarn for Your Project
Compare our alpaca yarn weights, fibre compositions and recommended projects to find the right yarn for your next knitting or crochet project.
| Yarn | Weight | Fibre composition | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panache | 4 Ply / Fingering | 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Merino | Lightweight garments, shawls and baby knits |
| Tranquillity | 8 Ply / DK | 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Merino | Sweaters, cardigans, beanies and blankets |
| Divine | Fine halo yarn | Baby Suri Alpaca and Silk | Airy garments, elegant shawls and lightweight scarves |
| Indulge | Bouclé | 89% Baby Alpaca, 11% Polyamide | Textured scarves, cowls, neckwarmers and accessories |
| Australian Alpaca Connection 4 Ply | 4 Ply / Fingering | 100% Fine Alpaca | Fine garments, shawls and lightweight accessories |
| Australian Alpaca Connection 8 Ply | 8 Ply / DK | 100% Fine Alpaca | Warm garments, scarves, hats and blankets |
| Chaska | 4 Ply / Fingering | 100% Superfine Alpaca | Soft lightweight garments, shawls and baby knits |
| Alpaca Australia | Sport / 5–6 Ply | 100% Baby Alpaca | Lightweight garments and projects with defined stitches |
| PomPom | Approximately 10 Ply | 100% Baby Alpaca | Novelty scarves, wraps and statement pieces |
| Allure | Approximately 12 Ply | 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Merino | Quick knits, warm accessories and colourful projects |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yarn weight describes the approximate thickness of a yarn. As a general guide, 4 Ply is comparable to fingering weight, while 8 Ply is comparable to DK weight. However, not all yarns carrying the same ply description are identical in thickness. Always check the recommended needle or hook size, tension, metreage and pattern requirements before beginning.
Often you can, provided your alpaca yarn produces the tension required by the pattern. Alpaca generally has more drape and less elasticity than wool, so the finished garment may hang and behave differently. Make a generous tension swatch, wash and dry it as recommended, and measure it again before selecting your size.
Yes. Alpaca yarn can be used for both knitting and crochet. Its softness, warmth and drape make it particularly attractive for scarves, shawls, garments, blankets and accessories. Choose a yarn construction and weight that suit your project and use the pattern tension as your guide.
“Baby alpaca” describes a recognised grade of particularly fine and soft alpaca fibre. It does not necessarily mean that the fibre was taken from a baby alpaca.
Always follow the care instructions supplied with the individual yarn. As a general guide, alpaca pieces should be gently hand-washed in cool water using a suitable wool wash, without rubbing or wringing, and reshaped to dry flat.
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Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned Australian business with more than 25 years of experience raising alpacas and sharing our love of this remarkable fibre. Shop alpaca yarn online for delivery across Australia or visit us in store in New South Wales.
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Explore our beautiful range of alpaca yarn for knitting and crochet. Choose from luxurious baby alpaca, alpaca blends and a variety of yarn weights, textures and colours for garments, accessories, blankets and other creative projects
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