Suri Alpaca Fleece Hand Processing Steps
I love to process my fiber at home in small batches by animal. It saves me quite a bit of money since I don’t have to ship my fleeces to and from a custom mill and pay for processing fees. … Continued
Alpaca Fiber Fineness Grading Systems
There are several ways fiber can be graded. Professional graders use one of the methods shown below. Since most alpaca owners are not professional graders, we can sort our fleeces by color, length and how it feels to us in … Continued
Suri vs Huacaya Fleece Characteristics
Alpacas have two breeds known as Suri and Huacaya. They are only different in terms of their fleece characteristics. Learn more about the difference between Suri and Huacaya fleeces! Suri alpacas are very rare and have fleeces with lock structure … Continued
Alpaca Fleece Therapy!
Alpaca shearing of prime fleece by hand, 5 minute video demo. Enjoy!
Alpaca Shearing by Hand: Whole Body Demo
Spring 2020 Alpaca Shearing Season has started on our farm! Since I am hand shearing, it will take a while for me to finish shearing the herd…meanwhile, they will look kind of funny with partial hair cuts and uneven spots. … Continued
Creating Dyed Suri Alpaca Locks in Your Kitchen
I love my fiber mill but I also enjoy processing my own Suri fiber. Usually a fiber mill will have a 3-5lb minimum for processing, so there are always odd lots around the house here. Here’s one fun value added … Continued
Suri Alpaca Show Fleece Preparation for First Timers
Skirting your alpaca fleece for show takes time and practice. Set realistic expectations and allow yourself to make some mistakes along the way. Whatever you do, don’t give up. It’ll all pay off in the end. Preparing your show fleece … Continued
Tips for Working with Suri Alpaca Fiber
Suri alpaca fiber can be processed into roving and yarn at a mill for spinning, felting, weaving, knitting and crocheting. This fiber has unique characteristics that you’ll need to keep in mind when creating the most amazing finished products. I … Continued
Suri Alpaca Fiber Facts
Suri alpaca fiber is one of the most luxurious and rare fibers in the world. Only 10-20% of the US alpaca population (and less in the world) are Suris. They are known for their silky lustrous hair like fleece. The … Continued