Tuesday, 25 September 2012

HOW TO CARE FOR ALPACA WOOL

12 steps to alpaca success, from our friends at Crafty Yarn.

1) Hand wash in cool water with a small amount of detergent
2) Use sufficient water to allow complete immersion
3)  Soak for 5-to-10 minutes
4) Gently hand knead
5)  Rinse well
6) Gently squeeze garment and wrap in a cloth towel
7) Roll and leave for 3-to-8 hours
8) Roll to remove excess water
9) Place on sheet or drying rack
10) Gently pull garment into shape
11) Allow to air dry in a warm, circulating air
12) Keep out of direct sunlight

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