Bring a classic, rustic charm to your wardrobe with Chaska Andes Tweed. While most tweed yarns rely on synthetic blends to achieve their look, this premium range is crafted from 100% Baby Alpaca, offering the rugged aesthetic of a traditional tweed with the incomparable softness of high-altitude fleece.
Rustic Elegance Meets Pure Luxury
Chaska Andes Tweed is designed for makers who love the "country look" but want a soft, next-to-skin feel. It provides a sophisticated alternative to scratchy wool tweeds:
Natural Depth: The delicate tweed flecks are spun directly into the baby alpaca fibers, creating a rich, multi-tonal fabric that adds instant character to simple stitch patterns.
Silky Thermal Warmth: Baby alpaca is naturally warmer and lighter than sheep's wool, making this yarn perfect for cozy garments that provide significant insulation without feeling heavy.
Refined Drape: Unlike stiff traditional tweeds, the 100% alpaca composition ensures your finished pieces have a graceful, fluid movement—ideal for oversized sweaters and elegant wraps.
The Versatile DK Choice
As a standard 8-ply / DK weight yarn, Andes Tweed is a versatile workhorse for your pattern library. Its excellent stitch definition allows the subtle tweed texture to shine through in cables, ribbing, or classic stockinette.
Product Specifications
Fiber Content: 100% Baby Alpaca
Yarn Weight: DK / 8-Ply
Ball Weight: 50g
Yardage: Approximately 133m (145yds)
Needle Size: 3.25mm – 4.0mm (US 3 – 6)
Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows per 10cm (4")
Care: Mild hand wash, dry flat in shade, cool iron
