by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 4, 2021 | Alpaca Fashion
A delightful beanie compliments of Willow The fibre – was handspun from Willow my pure bred Bay Black (Coal) Corriedale. The picture of Willow is from 2018 “shearing of willow the corriedale sheep giving her fleece”. She was one of my foundation flock and...
by LizMaclean | Jun 3, 2017 | Alpaca Fashion, Modern Crochet
Advanced Crochet The Vine Bolero in the making The nature of vines influenced in the design and pattern. Also using suri alpaca yarn in the vine and the fine Huacaya yarn as the filler background. The eye tries to following the pattern line but as with vines gets lost...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 27, 2016 | Alpaca Autumn Fashion Show, Alpaca Fashion
“The Vine” Bolero This jacket is an eye catcher that leads the viewer on a journey like a good painting another label that is popular at the moment is wearable art and this fits well with what I do. The Vine Bolero can be worn over a top, evening camisole,...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 26, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion, Fleece and Fibre
Spinning your own Yarn is one of the most magical journeys you can make. Imagine spinning the finest thread measuring over a kilometer in a 100 gram ball, usually taking a week or more complete. Spinning your own Yarn with chunky yarns gives a wonderful texture and...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion
Carding is another step towards consistency in your yarn Like everything there are many ways to do something and I have felt there are no wrong ways, only the way that works for you. But to find this you need to learn at least the basic principles such as; how much...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 7, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion
What is the difference between Cashmere Mohair and Alpaca Fibre – Yarn – Wool Alpaca fibre comes from the Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Alpacas are usually kept for the production of their luxurious fleece, however they can also be kept as adorable pets. Alpacas...
