Wednesday, March 30, 2011

NorthStar Alpacas Rose Gray Alpaca giveaway!


I love bright colors, bold colors, sparklies and shine as much as the next fiber artist... but I also really love natural fibers. Fibers in the Buff so to speak. Northstar Alpacas has a shop chock full of au naturale alpaca!

There really is something about creating projects from undyed fibers straight from the farm. When combined in larger projects, they can be stunning, but even with small ones, there is an element of connectedness one feels with the animal that grew the fiber. Maple from Northstar Alpacas is careful to include which animal the fiber comes from with every purchase, so you will feel that connection when your fiber arrives.

Today we're giving away a stunning 4 oz of Rose Gray alpaca from "Rhodey" a blue ribbon champ! Please visit NorthStarAlpacas today, find something you love, and write about it in the comments section below. Check back for more giveaways this week!

102 comments:

  1. burnt rainMarch 30, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I really love the kind of lilac coloured roving that's titled Hand dyed Alpaca and Silk Roving - 2 ounces. It's the loveliest most subtle shade. I love it.

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  2. KellyMarch 30, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Love the ruffle scarf! What a wonderful shop!

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  3. MarteMarch 30, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the raw alpaca fleece. Wish I could buy them all.

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  4. SiljaMarch 30, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I loved the first thing I saw, handcarded batts! http://www.etsy.com/listing/71055639/alpaca-batts-handcarded-24-ounces

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  5. JessMarch 30, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    I love the Black Magic roving!!!

    Jess

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    The Gray Home Grown Mill Spun Alpaca Merino yarn is such a pretty shade of gray

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  7. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 5:14 AM

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  8. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Love the Suri handspun alpaca!

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  9. ReivennaMarch 30, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    All of the batts are in such lovely colour combinations. But I think my favourite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/71000905/hand-carded-alpaca-batts-24-ounces

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  11. DovileMarch 30, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I really love this scarf:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/67016681/handwoven-alpaca-and-silk-scarf

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  12. CrazyVetMarch 30, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    the black cherry alpaca is absolutely stunning, nothing can beat a red-black combo in such scrumptious fibers.

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  13. elendirMarch 30, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I just LOVE Maple's fiber, but today I'm going to choose yarn: Sapphire Baby Alpaca HandDyed Yarn :-)
    (I also love the Michigan Made Alpaca Scarf)

    Posted on FB as well

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  14. TeresaMarch 30, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I really like Maple's alpaca roving - it's great to spin and makes wonderful yarn to knit. I would love to try some of her hand dyed alpaca and silk roving one day . . .

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  16. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    The Black Magic alpaca/silk blend fiber is so lovely, I don't know whether I want it to spin, or whether I want a bathtub full to luxurate in!

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  17. neferatowenMarch 30, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I love the chestnut brown alpaca roving and the white crimpy stuff. I'm a sucker for natural colours! So pretty! :D

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  18. MelroseMarch 30, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I love everything I've ever gotten from Maple! The Cremasicle batt and the blue alpaca/silk roving are my favorites in her shop right now.

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  19. WendyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Lately I'm really loving the raw alpaca fleeces. I just bought two from a local supplier and it's fun just to spin straight from the bag without all the processing -- I have some lovely rustic alpaca yarn now. Yum!

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  20. Natalie ServantMarch 30, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Oooh, the Creamsicle batt looks great. And I love the mother-daughter roving too.

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  21. Diana, Fiber FancyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Love the Black Magic roving, it just looks sooo fun and happens to have a gorgeous teal blue that I love!

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  22. StacyMarch 30, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    The Sapphire Baby Alpaca HandDyed Yarn is a beautiful color. They have awesome alpaca options in this store!

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  23. KTMarch 30, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I WANTS the black cherry alpaca. Wants. I have to say - I love the way Maple packages her rovings in loose loops rather than braids or chains - it's so easy to just spin right out of the shipping envelope! (I speak from much experience!) KT

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  24. ania65 on ravelryMarch 30, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    While I agree with what you said about roving and yarn in their undyed natural state...the Saphire baby alpaca yarn just jumped off the monitor at me. Love that color.

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  25. Maggie DMarch 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Those pink hand carded alpaca batts are lovely!

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  26. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Carnival baby alpaca looks wonderful

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  27. Anne-LineMarch 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Oh wow look at teh hand carded alpaca batt with pink in them!

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  28. purplepenguinMarch 30, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I like the 100 percent HandDyed Alpaca Roving, dyed violet and yellow. Such a nice, happy springtime look!

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  29. karriMarch 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Im on a huge raw fiber kick so the awesome alpaca fleece it is.

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  30. KarlaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Love the black cherry alpaca roving and the sapphire blue hand-dyed yarn!

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  31. OverNite KnitterMarch 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I think I'd get the "Crimpy White Alpaca Fleece". Its not too dirty for a raw fleece.

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  32. edhondtMarch 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love The Black Magic alpaca/silk blend fiber. Wonderful to spin!

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  33. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    .Washed Alpaca Fleece from Taos - 4 ounces
    love it!
    Katrina in AZ

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  34. Kim ReidMarch 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Love the Sapphire Baby Alpaca HandDyed Yarn :)
    Thanks!

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  35. PerrinMarch 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I really like the black cherry roving

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  36. Funhouse FiberseMarch 30, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    OMG, Maple has amazing fibers! I just received some Suri alpaca fleece that is to die for - I can hardly wait to buy more! I'd also love to get my hands on some alpaca/silk roving....it looks dreamy. WANT.
    xo Miki

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  37. TeraMarch 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I really love the hand carded batts!

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  38. Flower ChildMarch 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Note to self...I want a llama, they have the cutest faces! But for starters, the white crimped alpaca would do me fine. I've not seen crimped before, would love to see a project that uses it.

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  39. CraftyCarlaMarch 30, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I really love the suri fleece but am tempted by the corrie x & alpaca socks that were done by Zeilinger. they look so cozy!

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  40. Susan F.March 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love the black, soft brown, and golden brown 100% alpaca roving. Alpaca is my favorite fiber.

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  41. StirlingMarch 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I absolutely love the Black Magic and Black Cherry rovings.

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  42. Sheri KarobonikMarch 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I lie the Crimpy White Alpaca Fleece - 4 ounces

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  43. Campbell or @FELTit or Designs by AnnaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    That Black Cherry roving is amazingly colored...may have to bite the bullet and purchase the last two before I regret it!

    Anna
    annasplaceofholding@gmail.com
    www.annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com

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  44. Sheri KarobonikMarch 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I tweeted

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  45. RobinMarch 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I love maple's fiber and yarns. Natural Black Alpaca plus Silk HandSpun Yarn is calling to me now.

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  46. chevyrellMarch 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love the cream/lavender/lemongrass dyed roving!

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  47. vickieMarch 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love the crimpy white alpaca fleece lovely

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  48. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh, the Chestnut Brown Handspun Alpaca Yarn is gorgeous! Of course, the spiral, ruffly scarf is as well. Okay, it's all wonderful!

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  49. JenniferMarch 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    The emerald green baby alpaca yarn - gorgeous!

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  50. JenMarch 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Loving the forest alpaca roving!

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  51. MaryMarch 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Sapphire Baby Alpaca HandDyed Yarn is calling my name! lovely stuff!
    thanks for the giveaway!!!
    mary

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  52. SJSMarch 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love those natural colors, too! My favorites are the alpaca fibers in black, chestnut brown, and golden brown! So lovely!

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  53. MelissaMarch 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Alpaca is so soft I love to spin with it. I would love to get my hands on the baby alpaca and bamboo roving. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  54. Galia LaelMarch 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I bought this exact roving from Maple and got it in the mail today. It's drop dead gorgeous! Much better IRL than in the photos. I would love anything from her shop, so don't make me choose :)

    FB'd and twitted

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  55. mizzlizzbeckMarch 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I would love to get my hands on some of that crimp-a-licious alpaca fleece! Beautiful!

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  56. KristinMarch 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I'm a sucker for blues and greens...I really like the WoodLot HandDyed baby alpaca yarn. :) Also, the white crimpy fleece is oh so fluffilicious!

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  57. Anna BMarch 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love the black alpaca with silk roving! pretty!

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  58. SarahMarch 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70580969/crimpy-white-alpaca-fleece-4-ounces
    Crimpy white Alpaca. That halo is wonderful, absolutely gorgeous! Great prices too.

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  59. InJuneauMarch 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Ooo, pretty natural alpacas! I love the .Golden Brown Alpaca Roving - 2 ounces - Polaris

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  60. Nolee76March 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    That brown and white swirl Alpaca roving is *amazing* - love the natural earthy look! =)

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  61. BrandyMarch 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I reeeeally like that Black Magic roving!

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  62. KathleenMarch 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Wish I had some money to spend right now. I would buy some of the golden brown alpaca roving.

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  63. HillsideMarch 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love the Woodlot handdyed baby alpaca yarn - the moody greens are so me

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  64. ZombieCatMarch 30, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Ooooooh! Black Magic! Beautiful fiber and colors that pop!

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  65. LizMarch 30, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love the Brown and White Swirl! So pretty and looks so soft!

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  66. Jennifer M.March 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love the crimpy white Alpaca fleece! This is one fleece that I love to spin!

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  67. KatMarch 30, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I haven't seen anything from North Star Alpacas that I haven't like. This shop is already one of my faves. Today, I am in love with the Alpaca Batts Handcarded that have no name. COME ON PAYDAY!

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  68. SusanMMarch 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I would love to knit up the Gray HomeGrown MillSpun Alpaca-Merino Yarn or the Natural Colored HandSpun Alpaca Yarn, they'd be so warm!

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  69. theonlyevidenceMarch 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love the how the blue and green pops against the black in the Black Magic alpaca/silk roving!

    RT by robotheartsquid

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  70. Heather JMarch 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I really like the MotherDaughter Alpaca Roving.

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  71. bekknitsandcoMarch 30, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Wow, I like almost all the fiber in their shop. I think my favorites are the handdyed alpaca and silk, the handcarded alpaca batts(both kinds), and the forest alpaca roving.

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  72. RochelleMarch 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love the mother daughter alpaca. It wants to come live with me.

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  73. CynthiaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    This is one of my favorites, natural black alpaca and silk. Something just too "Bride of Frankenstein meets the Smurfs". This would be gorgeous spun and knit into a shawl or lacey scarf!!!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70868901/natural-black-alpaca-and-silk-roving-2

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  74. ekoborMarch 30, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    My favourite is the Hand dyed Plus Natural Fawn Swirled Alpaca Roving, the yellow flashes just give such a cheery bent to this delicious looking fibre!

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  75. PixelatedMushroomMarch 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Yay natural colours are great. I'm loving the 'RoseGray Alpaca Roving' :)

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  76. TurtleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    ooooh! black cherry alpaca, really! *swak*

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  77. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Crimpy white alpaca fleece is my favorite. http://www.etsy.com/listing/70580969/crimpy-white-alpaca-fleece-4-ounces

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  78. redzshadowMarch 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Crimpy White Alpaca Fleece looks fabulous!

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  79. MichelleMarch 30, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Soft fawn homegrown alpaca. Lovely and natural.

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  80. Zombie QueenMarch 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I love the pink and white batts! So pretty!

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  81. MicheleMarch 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I love to card and blend my own fiber and when I saw the stunning crimps in the white Alpaca on the etsy site I was loving it!

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  82. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/morgaine24/status/53402814621290496

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  83. Alpaca GrannyMarch 31, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Thank you, Jesse, and all my fiber friends. I had 140 visits to my store yesterday. Wish I could have been there physically to say hi to each and every one of you.

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  84. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    The Many Mixed Fibers roving is lovely!

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  85. CarolineMarch 31, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Drooling over the garnets and pearls batt!

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  86. ErinMarch 31, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I do love some natural colors after spinning wild and crazy for a while. I love the Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving

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  87. Jessica L'HeureuxMarch 31, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I am ever fascinated by the range of natural colors! I'm particularly in love with Soft Fawn homegrown Alpaca - It's like a yarn hug - how beautiful.

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  88. KristenMarch 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I like the .Soft Brown Alpaca Roving from JR - only 4 ounces left. It's fun to know who the fleece came from!

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  89. Allison / CompassioKnitMarch 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    That ruffle scarf looks sooo soft! I'm *almost* sad that spring is arriving....

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  90. CarlinMarch 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I would love to try spinning the Hand dyed Alpaca and Silk Roving.

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  91. MaganMarch 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Maple's alpaca fiber is fantastic. The blueish-purple alpaca and silk roving is heavenly.

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  92. rhysom.artMarch 31, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I really like Rhodey's roseish fleece in the hand carded batts! I would love to spin it into a nice soft yarn!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/rhysom

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  93. Celestya22March 31, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    What don't I love in this shop?!
    One of my current favourites though, is the Rose Hand dyed Baby Alpaca Yarn. mmmm. What a soft and beautiful scarf it would make...

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  94. Jan LMarch 31, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Oh, alpaca, let me count the ways I love you. Just finished spinning up 2 oz. of the Natural Fawn Swirled Alpaca and NEED more. When will I ever learn to buy more than 2 oz. at a time?

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  95. isisonearthMarch 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Handcarded alpaca bats with the pink firestart! Beautiful.

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  96. knitmommaMarch 31, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I can't decide between Suri Alpaca Fleece - 4 ounces - Raw and Unwashed and Bright White Alpaca Fleece from Taos - 4 ounces! I'm loving the raw alpaca nowadays.

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  97. GHoukMarch 31, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I have bought from NorthStar Alpacas before and it is gorgeous and wonderful to spin. Plus it smells good. I love the 100% alpaca roving in all of the colors.

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  98. EVA SBMarch 31, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I love the Chestnut Brown Handspun Alpaca Yarn
    - it looks so snuggle-able.

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  99. Diane DonaldApril 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I adore the black alpaca and silk roving. Wonderful stuff!

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  100. sensistarApril 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    The alpaca fleece is beautiful!

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  101. DebApril 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Being a forever Beatles fan, I've gotta say the first 2 that screamed "buy me!" were Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - both are awesome!

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  102. DebbieApril 4, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    My fav is Carnival Baby Alpaca Yarn - 220 yards. So pretty! Debbie in Alaska

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