Okay summer is gone, where did it go? I suppose it was here but I have very fleeting memories of it. I did however get several opportunities to wear my favorite summer shawl and I want to keep wearing it so . . . I am going to make a winter version out of Drops Alpaca! I'm going to use my two favorite colors, yep, charcoal grey and beige; bet you're not surprised.

Different Lines by Veera Valimaki of 100% Rain

Six skeins of Drops Alpaca; 3 skeins 506m Dark Grey & 3 skeins 2020m Eco Light Camel

Of coarse I am using my new favorite needle. ChiaoGoo Red Lace 6/40"

The original summer version used Drops Cotton Viscose 4 skeins 02 Off White & 4 skeins 18 Pearl Grey

 Drops Alpaca Bouclé is a lovely soft yarn spun in alpaca. Bouclé is the French word for a loop and that's just what this yarn has; a lot of small loops in pure alpaca. The binding thread is a blend of wool and nylon which helps to give the yarn strength. The combination of alpaca and bouclé provides a super soft yarn. In garments, it is light and airy. Very well suited for accessories, elegant edges and details but also to larger garments. 

I made the Twisted and Loving It wrap using two skeins. It was very lovely to knit with, you can maintain a loose gauge and still achieve a opaque fabric. This wrap feels like you are wearing air, yet it keeps you very warm. I would swear that there is absolutely no itch with this yarn. It would be so luxurious for a simple baby blanket but it would have to be handwashed.