ALPACA SURI Yarn, Premium Italian Yarn by Profilo, Available in Balls and on Cones, Extra Fine Weight, 1400m/100g (1531y)

A cloud-soft luxury fiber with natural luster and halo ✨ – 100% Suri Alpaca spun in Italy by PROFILO S.N.C. Extra-fine lace weight with fluid drape and velvety feel, perfect for layering knits, baby garments, and airy accessories.

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🧦 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: PROFILO S.N.C., Italy
• Article: ALPACA SURY
• Fiber Content: 100% Suri Alpaca
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/28000
• Yardage: 1400 meters / 100g (1531 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Delicate halo and cloud-soft finish
• Extra-fine and breathable
• Gentle against sensitive skin
• Warmth without bulk

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Baby garments and accessories
• Featherlight shawls and scarves
• Minimalist pullovers and tanks
• Luxury woven wraps

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Use held double or more for structure
• Knitting: 2.25mm–3.5mm (US 1–4)
• Crochet: 2.0mm–3.0mm
Swatching is encouraged to test gauge and fabric.

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
• Excellent for soft weft applications
• Not recommended as a single-thread warp
• Best used blended or held with other yarns

🔍 Gauge & Behavior Notes:
• Slight halo enhances stitch texture
• Softens beautifully after blocking
• May shift slightly in stockinette unless stabilized
• Excellent for openwork and lace

🪡 Working with Multiple Strands:
• Single = light lace
• Double = soft sport-weight
• Triple = flowing DK weight
• Blends beautifully with silk, mohair, or cotton

📘 Project Ideas:
• Baby set held double: 150–200g
• Oversized lace shawl: 200–300g
• Woven scarf: 150–200g
• Layered top: 250–400g

🧪 Blending Possibilities:
• Silk = soft sheen and strength
• Merino = elasticity and bounce
• Mohair = added halo
• Cotton or linen = crisp contrast

💡 Helpful Notes:
• Suri Alpaca is finer and more lustrous than Huacaya
• Especially soft and non-irritating
• Great for heirloom or luxury pieces

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
(Approximate, using 2 strands for knitting)
• Pullover (S–M): 300–400g (2100–2800 m / 2297–3062 yds)
• Pullover (L–XL): 400–500g (2800–3500 m / 3061–3828 yds)
• Shawl or scarf: 150–200g (1050–1400 m / 1148–1531 yds)

🧷 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight
📌 Please keep in mind: cone yarns may contain light spinning oils or wax. A few gentle washes will allow the fiber to bloom fully.

📸 Please Note:
• Cones shown in photos may not match the amount ordered
• Yarn is custom-wound per order
• Color may vary slightly depending on screen settings

🚎️ Shipping & Order Processing:
• Orders ship in 3–5 business days
• Custom winding requests (balls or cones) may require additional time
• We may combine orders to reduce shipping cost; refunds are not issued for combined packages

💬 Questions:
Have a question? I'm happy to help with your project or yarn selection.
Every order is packed by hand by me, with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift.