APU - 100% Imperial Alpaca by Amano

Softer than cashmere? Yes: Imperial Alpaca! available at La Maison Tricotée Gilford and online

Apu is a gift from the Inca gods: hand-picked and depilated (17 mic.). It is a fiber like no other, called Imperial because it is the softest alpaca that exists.

Our ideas for tasting it:

The Apu collar by Fil Nomade. Free pattern in French and English on our website: CLICK

2 balls are needed and knitted double

 

Collar Hundred Stitch Snood by No Frills Knitting. Free English pattern. 2 balls needed.

 

Composition: 100% Imperial Alpaca
Thickness : Sport
Weight: 25 grams / 0.05 ounces

Meterage: 100 Meters / 109 yards

Gauge: 25 stitches per 10 cm

Recommended needles: 3 to 3.5mm / 3-4 US

Recommended hook : 3.5 to 4 mm

Recommended care: Hand wash and dry flat.

Origin: Peru