Alpaca

Frog Tree Yarns is a wholesaler of high-end yarns providing highest quality materials from Peru and Bolivia. Although we do not sell directly to knitters, we have created this site as a resource for knitters everywhere to learn more about our lines, and connect with Local Yarn Shops in their area who stock our products. For further information on shops in your area, please go to the Shop Locator tab and search by State.

Frog Tree Yarns, a not-for-profit business, takes great pride in their support to the Fair Trades, catalyzing fair trade opportunities for local producers, creating fair trade partnerships, and promoting the growth of fair trade in the communities where we have a presence. As a family owned and operated business, we strive to provide top-notch customer service.

Alpaca Yarns

Alpaca fibers are called the “Gold of the Andes” because of their silky feel and lustrous tones. This truly elegant fiber is available in many natural colors, as well as a wide selection of “romantic” colors.

Available in 4 weights:

Sport

- Very soft, great drape, and excellent color range. Available in bags of 10 skeins. Each skein is approximately 50 grams/1.75 oz in weight and 130 yards in length.

Sport Melange

- Complimentary to our Sport Alpaca with subtle shades of blended colors.  Available in bags of 10 skeins. Each skein is approximately 50 grams/1.75 oz in weight and 128 yards in length.

Chunky

- Super soft, you won’t want to put it down.  These colors are available in bags of 5 braids, approximately 100 gram/3.50 oz in weight and 108 yards in length.

Brushed Suri

- A fingering weight in vibrant colors offered for all seasons. Knitters can add a touch of fun to their garments by combining Brushed Suri with other yarns.  Available in bags of 10 skeins. Each skein is approximately 50 grams/1.75 oz in weight and 218 yards in length.

As quoted in Cat Bordhi’s book, New Pathways for Sock Knitters, “Gauge really does matter! Just as your handwriting differs from that of others, so does your gauge. When a pattern suggests a particular needle size, it does NOT mean you should use that size – not unless that size gives YOU the required gauge.”

Colors seen on your monitor and printed versions may vary slightly from the actual yarn colors. Also allow for lot-to-lot dye variations.