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Berroco Ultra Alpaca

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Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Berroco Ultra Alpaca
Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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  • Soft handle that reviewers describe as luscious to crochet and knit with
  • Gorgeous, saturated colours that customers say are a joy to choose from
  • Clean stitch definition, with cables and patterns showing up nicely
  • Knits up quickly and smoothly, without slipping off the needles
  • Customers say the fabric holds its shape and richness after blocking and washing
"One of my favorite yarns. Great saturated colors very soft and washes well. I have made several crocheted hats and a gorgeous blanket."
Julie B.
50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 198m (217yds)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

Product Description

An aran alpaca dream! 50% Peruvian Highland wool, 50% fine alpaca, this yarn is a dream on 5mm needles, and ideal for your aran weight projects. The stunning Berroco colour palette is designed to reflect natural plant shades, including rich jewels and the outrageously beautiful heather melange shades.

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Summary

Reviewers describe this yarn as wonderfully soft and a delight to knit with, and one says it knits up beautifully. Customers mention vibrant colours, including a gorgeous heather mix, and one notes that stitch definition comes out neat and clean. Knitters have used it for sweaters, scarves and gifts.

Best Features

  • Soft, squishy feel reviewers enjoy
  • Gorgeous colours to choose from
  • Clean stitch definition when knitted up
  • Knits beautifully and easy to work with
  • Suited to gifts and winter cowls

Quality Feedback

  • Reviewers describe the yarn as soft and squishy, with a lovely feel in the hand.
  • Customers say it knits up neatly with clear stitch definition and a little halo.
  • Reviewers say it is gorgeous wool that is a pleasure to knit with.
  • One reviewer says the quality is good, with very few knotted joins in the hank.
  • Reviewers say the colours are true and the saturation is lovely.

Top Quotes

"Beautiful color and squishy feel. Knitting up neatly with clean stitch definition and a little bit of halo."
"Beautifully soft and a delight to knit with. Gorgeous colours to choose from too."
"Lovely yarn and when I balled it up there was not one knot. I was impressed."
"The colors are so vibrant, and the yarn is just beautifully soft."
"I have finished my project and enjoyed knitting with the yarn and wearing my scarf."

The Berroco Ultra line at a glance

All Berroco Ultra yarns are a 50% Alpaca / 50% Wool blend.

Yarn Weight Per ball Gauge Needle Hook Shades
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Worsted 217yds (198m) 20 sts / 4" US 8 (5mm) — 51
Berroco Ultra Wool Aran 219yds (200m) 20 sts / 4" US 7 (4.5mm) — 7
Berroco Ultra Wool DK DK 292yds (267m) 23 sts / 4" US 6 (4mm) - US 6 (4mm) — 2
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural Worsted 215yds (197m) 20 sts / 4" US 8 (5mm) - US 8 (5mm) — 3
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine 4 Ply 400yds (366m) 26 sts / 4" US 2 (2.75mm) - US 3 (3.25mm) — 4
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Chunky 145yds (133m) 14 sts / 4" US 10.5 (6.5mm) — 3
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Naturals Chunky 131yds (120m) 14 sts / 4" US 10 (6mm) — 7
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light DK 145yds (133m) 23 sts / 4" US 5 (3.75mm) — 2
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Chunky 131yds (120m) 14 sts / 4" US 10 (6mm) - US 11 (8mm) — 22

Specifications

Brand: Berroco
Blend: 50% Alpaca 50% Wool
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Net Weight: 100g (3.53oz)
Tension: 20 stitches, 26 rows to 10cm/4"
Recommended Crochet Hook: 5.00mm (H)
Care Instructions: Dry Flat, Hand Wash
Craft: Crochet, Knitting
Length: 198m (217yds)
Recommended Needles: 5.00mm (US 8)

Most people ask about

How does Berroco Ultra Alpaca feel to knit with?

Customers say the yarn is very soft and easy to work with, with a luxurious handle. Reviewers report that it knits up beautifully and feels pleasant in the hands. One reviewer describes it as a pleasure to knit.

Does Berroco Ultra Alpaca show off stitch patterns?

Reviewers describe the yarn as giving great stitch definition, so patterns show up clearly. One customer says a cable pattern worked up beautifully, and another says the pattern shows up nicely in a sweater. Some describe a gentle haze that still lets the stitches stand out.

What projects do people make with Berroco Ultra Alpaca?

Reviewers mention a crocheted blanket, a knitted sweater, a beanie, and Aran or other pattern-stitch designs. One buyer says it is a go-to yarn for making gifts. Many reviewers describe it as suited to cables and textured stitches.

Is Berroco Ultra Alpaca warm without being heavy?

One reviewer says they expect the yarn to be really warm without the weight found in many wool blends. Another notes that the alpaca adds a lovely woolliness, so the fabric knits up quickly and does not slip off the needles. The blend is described as lovely by several reviewers.

Berroco Ultra Alpaca: Soft, Saturated and Lovely to Work With

Customers say Berroco Ultra Alpaca is one of their favourite yarns to knit and crochet with. It feels soft and squishy in the hands, and reviewers describe working with it as a real pleasure, with a luscious feel that makes an evening at the needles or hook something to look forward to.

The colour range is one of the most talked-about things about it. Buyers describe the shades as gorgeous and saturated, with jewel tones and heathered melanges that give finished pieces depth and subtle shading.

How it feels to work with

Reviewers describe the yarn as easy to knit and easy to crochet with, and many say it knits up beautifully, with stitches that sit neatly on the needles.

Customers say the stitch definition is clear, so cables and textured patterns show up nicely in the finished fabric. One reviewer noted that a pattern showed up nicely in their sweater, and another said it produces a beautiful cable pattern.

Washing and wear

Several reviewers report that their finished projects washed well and kept their shape. One crocheter blocked and washed a large blanket on a gentle cycle and said the slight shrinkage left the fabric a little thicker and richer, just as hoped.

What customers have made

Buyers say it suits a wide range of projects. Reviewers mention crocheted hats and beanies, a gorgeous blanket built from many colours, and sweaters. Several say it is a go-to choice when making a gift for someone.

For knitters who love aran-weight work, one reviewer summed it up simply: beautiful, soft yarn that knits with great definition and suits Aran or pattern stitches.

A note for first-timers

One reviewer who was new to alpaca found the feel of the fibre a delight and noted that it was easy to knit with.

Customer Reviews

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Most reviewers praise the soft feel, the colours and how easy the yarn is to knit with, and many say they would buy it again. Complaints are uncommon: a few say the colours differed from what they expected, and a couple found the yarn heavier than they anticipated.

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Reviewed: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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Love Crafts service all very good, pattern product disastrous!!

Just divine!! soft with a gentle haze that still allows stitch definition to show, my first purchase from Berroco not cheap but worth every penny!

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High quality yarn

I loved the weight, saturation of color, softness and price. They made two beautiful cowls for my winter coats.

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Great products & great service.

I have purchased several Berroco lines of product. None have disappointed. Quality is good. When you purchase a hank of yarn, there is very seldom any knotted joins. (Can't say that about other lines.) This is my go to yarn when I want to make a gift for someone.

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Lovely Wool-Tell Your Friends

This is a very nice wool that I have used several times, and I just keep coming back to it. It's extremely soft and holds up well to constant use. I've made lots of accessories and even a soft toy with this wool.

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Julie B.
Reviewed: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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Berrocco Ulta Alpaca is one of my favorite yarns. It is luscious to crochet with. I recently completed a complex blanket (from The Floral Hook), using alot of different colors. When finished I blocked it, then washed it on gentle in my washing machine, placed it back on the blocking matts and dried it. It did shrink a little, just as I hoped. The colors are gorgeous, the slight shrinking just right to make it a bit thicker and richer. It will become a wall hanging as soon as I have the gumption...

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Jacqueline M.
Reviewed: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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Recommend A+

Fabulous yarn - beautiful color and hand. I could not be more delighted with how it is working up. Would recommend without qualification.

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Karen B.
Reviewed: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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Just Keep on Ordering

Just finished a sweater in two shades of this yarn. Loved working with the yarn and the look of the finished product.

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Norma B.
Reviewed: Berroco Ultra Alpaca
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Beautiful yarn. Made winter beanies and scarves. Drapes well soft not scratchy

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Sarah B.
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Love LoveCrafts ❤

This is absolutely beautiful to knit with. Gorgeous colour, very soft and very warm. Hat knitted is lovely to wear.

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Louise G.
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Excellent service

Knitted up beautifully - used it for an Isabell Kramer pattern il grande favorito.

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