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How many ounces of processed yarn comes from pound of raw alpaca fleece?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on how large the fleece is, how dirty it is, and how much is lost in skirting. Probably at least half will be lost in processing before it even reaches the spinning wheel, but some fleeces are simply of better quality and have less waste than others.
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∙ 12y agoOne ounce of alpaca fiber should yield approximately one ounce of yarn. However, there may be a little loss if the shearer created quite a few "second cuts" (pieces too small to spin). I have skeins that vary from 15 - 60 yards per ounce, depending on the thickness of the yarn. The 60 yards per ounce is probably an average size yarn - what you might buy if you did not already have a particular project in mind. Many spinners can create much thinner "lace weight" yarn and end up with a single ounce creating a 100 yard skein of very fine yarn. A two ounce skein of approximately 100 - 120 yards is perfect for a hat - you'd need two (that means four ounces) for an average scarf.
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Where does alpaca fiber come from?
Alpaca fiber comes from their fur. They have a very soft coat.
What region of the world does the alpaca come from?
The alpaca comes from south america, no disputes please.
Where does fleece come from?
Fleece comes from the shearing of a sheep or ram. It is made from their wool.
What is alpaca wool?
it's complicated well its fur or wool that comes from alpaca its not really complicated ones you think about it
What is the name for amale and female alpaca?
a female alpaca is called a fampa with comes from the word fampatronailia which means to spit or spitting cow
Which is warmer cashmere or Merino wool?
Better is a judgement and you are the judge. Lambswool comes from fleece grown by lambs. Wool may come from any age animal.
Does Nordstrom's Department Store carry fleece apparel?
Yes, apparently Nordstrom Department Stores carry fleece apparel. An example of which is the Shimera Nordstrom Fleece Zip Hoodie, which comes in black.
Is a plants a producter?
Um, no. Wool comes from sheep. or some animal called alpaca.
How is alpaca wool collected?
Alpaca Wool comes from the llama-like animal called The Alpaca. There are tons of farms around the world that specialize in the breeding and harvesting of wool of Alpacas. To get the fibers off the animal, the animals is shaved, not killed, and the wool is sold to companies.
Is wool a plant product?
Um, no. Wool comes from sheep. or some animal called alpaca.
How many pockets does the North Face Denali fleece jacket have?
The North Face Denali fleece jacket can have four pockets on it. The North Face Denali fleece jacket comes in mens and womens sizes and in many different colors.
What comes after ounces?
Ounces then pounds (16 ounces = 1 pound)
