Add a splash of color and luxury to your next project with Paca-Paints Yarn, a 100% alpaca yarn hand-dyed and hand-painted in beautiful multi-colored shades by The Alpaca Yarn Company.

This DK weight yarn has a smooth, soft feel and is a pleasure to knit or crochet. Its lighter weight and beautiful drape make it a wonderful choice for sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, cowls, and other projects you’ll love wearing next to your skin.

Why You'll Love Paca-Paints Yarn

• Incredibly Soft – Made from 100% alpaca, this yarn has the luxurious softness and warmth alpaca fiber is known for.
• Hand-Dyed & Unique – Each skein is hand-dyed in the USA, creating beautiful variations in color that make every project unique.
• Versatile DK Weight – Lighter than worsted weight yarn, DK yarn is ideal for garments and accessories where you want softness, warmth, and beautiful drape without too much bulk.
• A Special Fiber with a Story – The alpaca yarn is processed in Peru and then hand-dyed in the USA by The Alpaca Yarn Company.

Yarn Details

• Fiber Content: 100% Alpaca
• Yardage: 220 yards (198 m)
• Skein Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
• Yarn Weight: DK / #3 Light
• Recommended Needle Size: US 6 (4.0 mm)
• Recommended Hook Size: 7 to I-9
• Care: Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry

Why Choose Alpaca?

Alpaca fiber is prized for its exceptional softness, warmth, and lightweight feel. Unlike sheep's wool, alpaca fiber does not contain lanolin. Its natural insulating properties provide warmth without excessive weight, while its beautiful drape makes it especially well suited for garments and accessories.

Please Note

Because Paca-Paints Yarn is hand-dyed, colors may vary slightly from skein to skein. If your project requires more than one skein, alternating skeins every few rows can help blend these natural variations.

Need more skeins than are currently listed? Contact us—we may be able to help with larger quantities.

Project Inspiration

See how this yarn works up in finished crochet projects.