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Claudia & Brian Klaus
(480) 789-9313

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FIBER AND ROVING

Alpaca fleece was once called the fiber of the gods by the ancient Inca. Pound for pound it is four times warmer than sheep’s wool, without the “itch” commonly associated with wool.

All our alpaca roving is from Arizona alpacas and processed right here on the farm. We divide it into four grades:

“Royal Baby” (20 microns or less): This is the finest and softest fleece. At this level it is commonly compared to cashmere.

“Baby” (20-22.9 microns): Luxuriously soft fleece. Excellent for use in finished garments meant to be worn next to the skin.

“Superfine” (23-27 microns): A good all around fiber. Not quite as soft as baby, but still fairly comfortable for all but those with the most sensitive skin.

“Adult” (greater than 27 microns): A strong, inexpensive fiber good for decorative Items that will get a lot of wear and tear such as rugs.

Beginners drop spindle Many people express an interest in learning to spin, but the cost of a spinning wheel can be prohibitive. A drop spindle can be a nice economical way to begin. This sturdy, top whorl, spindles are ideal for spinning heavier yarn.

Price $6

Beginners drop spindle kit Kit includes one sturdy, top whorl drop spindle and two ounces of alpaca fleece (color will vary, but if you have a specific request, we will try to be as accommodating as possible)

Price $12

SOCKS: We pooled our fleece with two other Arizona farms and sent it off to a mill in Michigan so these socks are 100% made in the U.S.A.! (we’re doing our part to help the economy)
All styles are 70% alpaca, 30% nylon making these socks warm, durable and easy to care for. Socks can be machine washed, but for the longest life of the sock, we recommend hand washing, air dry.

Hiking Socks: These are a heavy, terry sock, so make sure you have room in your boots for them! They are designed for the extreme outdoor enthusiast. They provide plenty of cushion for those long treks in the country side or just padding around the house.

$28.00

Crew socks: Your feet will thank you at the end of the day when you have them wrapped in alpaca. These light versatile socks will keep your feet warm in the winter and help wick sweat away in the summer. These socks are made right here in the USA from AZ grown alpaca fleece. Crew socks reach to mid calf. By far our most popular style. .

$15.00

Nest Ball Even our feathered friends enjoy the softness and warmth of alpaca fiber! Hang one of these fiber filled reed balls in a nearby tree and watch the birds come get lining material for their nest.

Price $8

Alpaca fiber Dryer Ball Set After learning about dryer balls, we were skeptical about what they claimed they could do. Always enjoying science, we decided to experiment and see if any of it was true. While we can't confirm that they will make your dryer more efficient or your clothes softer, we did notice a decrease in the amount of static in the dry cloths. We had the most improvement when using damp balls in the dryer. There are three 1 oz balls in each kit, made from 100% natural alpaca fiber. Directions enclosed.

Price $12

Felted Soap Kit Fun and easy to do activity for all ages. Kit includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions, 3.5 oz bar of olive oil soap, and alpaca fiber (color will vary but if you have a specific request, we will try to be as accommodating as possible. We have both dyed and undyed fiber available)

Price $4.95

YARN: Hand spun and hand dyed yarns; as unique as you are! Perfect for making that one of a kind gift for loved ones (or yourself!). All our yarns are dyed right here at the farm. Hand spun or mill spun will be noted in the description. We’ve estimated the thickness of the yarn based on wraps per inch. There will be some slight variations in width of hand spun yarns.

“Lace” (18+ wpi): suggested needle size 1.5-2.25 mm.

“Fingeringe” (14+ wpi): suggested needle size 2.25-3 mm.

“Sport” (112 wpi): suggested needle size 2.25-3.25 mm.

“DK” (11 wpi): suggested needle size 3.75-4.5 mm.

“Worsted” (9 wpi): suggested needle size 3.75-4.5 mm.

“Bulky” (7 wpi): suggested needle size 5.5-8 mm.

“Super Bulky” (5-6 wpi): suggested needle size 8 mm and up.