Staff Pick - Theresa Gaffey

Theresa Gaffey, local knit/crochet designer and co-manager of The Yarnery, is our featured staff pick this month. Her choice? Ultra Alpaca by Berroco. This wonderful worsted-weight yarn is 50% Super Fine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian Wool put up in 100 gram skeins with 215 yards. Berroco produces 70 shades of solids and heathers to tempt you, and we regularly stock about 40 colors (special orders are always welcome for the others!).



With so many worsted-weight yarns to choose from, why pick Ultra Alpaca?

Theresa states, "The color range is gorgeous and it's priced well at $9.25. Ultra Alpaca's blend of wool and alpaca combines the best of both fibers--alpaca adds drape and softness, the wool keeps the yarn from getting too heavy. I've knit and crocheted hats, mittens, scarves and a sweater (see photo below) out of Ultra Alpaca and loved working with the yarn for every project. My next project in Ultra Alpaca? A felted bag. The next time you're looking for a good worsted weight yarn, check out Ultra Alpaca. You'll fall in love with it. And if you are looking for a lighter weight yarn, check out Ultra Alpaca Light. Same great yarn in a dk weight."

Theresa's February Lady Sweater

What is Ultra Alpaca calling you to knit or crochet?