Free Knitting and Crochet Pattern – Stormy Sky Shawl
Surely it will be warm weather soon, and thoughts will turn to lighter weight yarn for knitting and crochet projects. I found this pretty shawl on Ravelry, knit by Lynn…
Alpaca and Llama Face Masks
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an updated set of guidelines on wearing face coverings in public, including homemade face masks as the US struggles to fill a coronavirus-driven…
Free Crochet Pattern – Sampler Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Loving texture, and interesting, unique patterns that also keep me interested while I’m making them, I was inspired by a blanket pattern. Thinking about a class to teach at the…
Is My Alpaca Pregnant?
Pregnant, or not pregnant, that is the question. Bred just one time on May 14th of last year, to our herdsire Thunderstruck, Lorelei was still refusing to be bred again…
Free Crochet Pattern – Primrose and Proper Fingerless Gloves
This FREE crochet pattern is called Primrose and Proper Fingerless Gloves, and it is designed by Kirsten Holloway. The pattern is an easy one. I love the feminine, lacy look…
Free Crochet Pattern – Ridged Wrist Warmers
These Ridged Wrist Warmers work up super quickly using our bulky Snuggle yarn. One of my favorite yarns for teaching, because learning something new can be challenging, and gratification that comes more quickly is sometimes the motivation we need to hang in there and get past that learning curve that comes with learning anything new.
What is a Ruana?
So what is a Ruana, anyway? Quite fitting, both alpacas and ruanas are originally from the Andes region of South America. The word Ruana means “Land of Blankets”. Simply put,…
Free Crochet Pattern – Chris Cross Snuggle Scarf
The Crossed Double Crochet Stitch is what adds texture to this scarf made with our bulky weight alpaca blend yarn called Snuggle. If you know how to double crochet, you can also make the Crossed Double Crochet! By working the variations of the crossed double crochet stitch, you will get stitches, which although crossed, are not entangled with each other. Free pattern with video tutorials.
Small Business Saturday Prize Program Starts Monday
Small businesses in Richland County will be participating in the Small Business Saturday program, and Alpaca Meadows is one of them! The program will kick-off this coming Monday, November 25th…
Free Crochet Patterns for Bulky Weight Yarn
Enjoy my collection of crochet patterns, none of them mine, but rather my favorites by other talented designers. Each pattern calls for bulky weight yarn and would be perfect for…
Free Knitting Pattern – Simple Autumn Mittens
Usually I crochet, but I saw this knitting pattern for Simple Autumn Mittens by Halldora J on Ravelry and thought I just must share it. I love the feminine, lacy,…
Remembering Louie
Losing a pet is difficult, making the decision to euthanize a beloved member of our family, even more difficult. Many of you knew Louie. He was our farm greeter. He…
Morning Chores
My husband is gone this week, so I’m doing double duty while he’s away, his work and mine. Along with shipping orders and a number of other things that he…
The Christmas Mouse
First let me introduce a NEW Felted Creation, my Christmas Mouse! It may be way early for this post, but I sure have heard about Christmas in July a time…
What I’ve Learned About Angora Rabbits
The Angora breed is very sweet, quite docile, has a calm-nature, and is a good introduction into the world of fiber animals on a small scale.
Free Crochet Pattern – Sweet Stripes Alpaca Baby Blanket
I’ve been in the mood to make baby blankets lately … don’t ask me why. I don’t know anyone that’s expecting a baby and I certainly am way past those…
Free Crochet Pattern – Ribs ‘n Ridges Alpaca Infinity Scarf
This pattern is fairly simple, and I love the post stitches that create the ribs and the ridges in this infinity scarf! The pattern I started with is The Ribs…
10 Reasons to Raise Alpacas
Why did we start raising alpacas? We fell in love with them, and the alpaca lifestyle! There are soo many more reasons to choose to start an alpaca farm…here’s just…
DIY Summer Outfits for Crocheters
Ok DIY-ers, crocheters, and yarn-lovers…don’t think all your projects have to be winter scarves, hats and gloves! Check out these awesome summer pieces and create your very own chic, unique,…
Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder Videos
The Jumbo Ball Winder from the Strauch Fiber Equipment Co. far exceeds any other ball winders on the market. It’s proudly made in the U.S.A., is super sturdy, containing no…
5 Unique Crochet Patterns to Try
There’s so many things that can be made by knitting and crocheting…the possibilities are endless! If you’re bored of hats, scarves, blankets etc., here are a few unique things you…
Preparing for Shearing Day
Shearing day is one of the most important days of the year on alpaca farms. It is the day that we harvest the beautiful fiber that our alpacas have…
Crochet and Knitting Patterns for Alpacas and Llamas
We’ve been raising alpacas for quite a few years, and now suddenly they’ve become popular! They seem to be everywhere, and on everything. There are some darling knitting and crochet…
Free Knitting Pattern – Susie Rogers’ Reading Mitts
I ran across a knitting pattern this morning for Susie Rogers’ Reading Mitts, which seems appropriate to post as I look outside after yet another snowfall! Seems like it’s been…
Spinning Fiber into Yarn
Original content from Threads of Peru Spinning is the process of turning the raw wool and fibers, shorn from the animals, into strong, consistent useful threads. Quechua weavers use a…