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Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino Bulky Yarn

$20.99
$20.99
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color: Heritage Mix

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Description

Alpachino Merino: Bulky Merino Wool & Baby Alpaca Yarn

Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino blends 60% merino wool and 40% baby alpaca in a soft, warm bulky-weight yarn for knitting and crochet. Each 100g donut ball contains 110 yards (100 meters), making it easy to compare yardage with your pattern before you buy.

Choose it for cozy sweaters, hats, cowls and cold-weather accessories. Its chunky weight works up quickly, while marled colorways add interest to simple stitches. Picture a warm cowl tucked into your coat or a relaxed sweater you reach for on chilly mornings.

Why Choose Alpachino Merino?

  • Soft fiber blend: Merino wool and baby alpaca for comfortable, warm projects.
  • Bulky weight: A good choice for substantial sweaters and quick-knit accessories.
  • Color interest: Marled options give simple stockinette and textured stitches extra character.
  • Plied construction: Suitable for both knitting and crochet.

Yarn Details

  • Brand: Wool and the Gang
  • Fiber: 60% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca
  • Yarn weight: Bulky / chunky (#5)
  • Ball weight: 100g
  • Yardage: 110 yards / 100 meters per ball
  • Knitting gauge: 12–14 stitches per 4 inches; swatch to match your pattern
  • Suggested knitting needles: US 10–11
  • Suggested crochet hooks: 6–8mm
  • Construction: Plied
  • Origin: Peru
  • Put-up: Donut ball
  • Care: Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry

Planning Your Project

Check your pattern's yarn weight, gauge and total yardage, then divide the required yards by 110 to estimate the number of balls, rounding up. Make a swatch before starting, especially for garments where fit matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpachino Merino suitable for crochet?
Yes. The suggested crochet hook range is 6–8mm; use the size that gives your pattern's required gauge.

Can I machine wash it?
Follow the listed care instructions: hand wash cold and dry flat.

How much yarn is in each ball?
Each 100g ball contains 110 yards (100 meters).

Choose your color and shop Alpachino Merino at Apple Yarns for your next cozy knitting or crochet project.

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About the Yarn

So soft, so squishy — and beautifully marled too! Alpachino Merino by Wool and the Gang brings together two of the silkiest fibres available: a blend of 60% Merino wool and 40% baby alpaca. The result is a chunky, easy-to-knit yarn with vivid, striking colorways that make even a simple stockinette sweater look like a work of art.

At bulky weight, it knits up quickly and satisfyingly — perfect for weekend projects, gift knitting, and anyone who loves fast results with a luxurious feel.

The Benefits

What’s softer than a bunny wrapped in candy floss? (Basically, it’s softer than you think.) This yarn is smooth sailing, easy to knit with and ideal for beginners.

Gauge
12.0 to 14.0 sts = 4 inches
US Needle
US 10 - 11 or 6 - 8mm
Hook Size
6mm (J) - 8mm (L)
Yardage
110 yards (100 meters)
Construction
Plied
Origin
Peru
Fiber(s)
60% Wool - Merino 40% Camelid - Alpaca
Yarn Weight
Bulky
Physical Weight
100g
Care
Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold
Brand
Wool and the Gang
Put Up
Donut Ball
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