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  1. 01-10-2012, 02:58 PM #1
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    Default Alpaca wool socks

    I am wearing a pair of alpaca wool socks. What a little slice of heaven. :-) That's all, just enjoying my socks.
    It is what it is.
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  2. 01-10-2012, 03:08 PM #2
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    Alpaca is wonderful. I knitted a sweater out of it year before last, and it is still my "go to" sweater for feeling warm and comfy.
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    I misread the title of this as Alpaca wool sucks.

    And I was coming here to tell you that you were WRONG! WRONG. WRONG!

    I'd dont have any alpaca socks but I recently made a hat and a cowl. SO soft.
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    Does this material itch? Wool makes me itch, just wondering about Alpaca?
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    It doesn't itch. I have alpaca scarves and have no problem wearing them, unlike wool.



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    I have 4 pair of alpaca wool socks and love them. I got DH some for his stocking this Christmas and he loves them too. They are the best!
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    I knitted a pair of Alpaca wool socks for my Mother a couple of years ago. She loved them, but she wore them a LOT and the heels wore through quickly. Enjoy yours while you can!
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    Quote Originally Posted by indigo53 View Post
    Does this material itch? Wool makes me itch, just wondering about Alpaca?
    Alpaca is considered "hypoallergenic" No itching here. That's why I bought a pair to try.

    I won't say I am allergic to sheep wool, but when I deal with it, it dries out my hands and eventually they crack. For instance: I made Wool Felt christmas ornaments and by the time I was done, my fingers were dry and split on the ends. Youch!
    It is what it is.
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    Would you mind sharing where you purchased your socks? They sound wonderful & I'd love a pair!


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    I bought mine at a local farmer's market. Let me see if the alpaca farm has a website...

    Yep, I found it. Moonlight Rose Alpacas
    It is what it is.
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    thanks for sharing this. Now....I want to try some. Thanks for the link.
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    Thanks for the link!


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