20 Cozy Free Crochet Patterns that use Touch of Alpaca Yarn.
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A couple years ago, I designed the Tessellated Triangles Sweater, and really enjoyed using Lion Brand’s Touch of Alpaca for it. I purchased Oxford Grey, Blush and Aster Purple for the sweater, and ended up only using the pink and purple, so I ended up with quite a bit of gray left, plus the pink and purple leftovers. I later found a sale at my local JoAnn’s, and picked up the Goldenrod colorway for a warm scarf. I had only started a swatch for the scarf when I saw an Instagram post from Coco.Crochet.Lee saying that Touch of Alpaca had been discontinued. So sad because it’s such a lovely, warm, soft yarn!
As I was going through my yarn stash last week, I pulled out all of the Touch of Alpaca I had, and decided to put together this fun collection of patterns that used Touch of Alpaca, and run a giveaway (at the bottom of this post).
If you’re interested in purchasing this yarn, it is still in stock on both Lion Brand’s site, and LoveCrafts site.
Now, Let’s See Those Great Patterns!
Courtney Crochet Twist Headband from Stitching Together
Rochester Pullover from TL Yarn Crafts
Nearly Seamless Crochet Cardigan from Hooked Hazel for Make and Do Crew
Kristen Scarf from Two Brothers Blankets
Aurora Cardigan for Women from A Crocheted Simplicity
Diamonds Beanie and Slouch from A Crocheted Simplicity
Bernard Houndstooth Scarf from Two of Wands
Tessellated Triangles Sweater from EyeLoveKnots (that’s me!)
Dalia Wrap Sweater from Creating in the Mitten
Glencoe Tartan Poncho from Hopeful Honey
Simple Crochet Poncho with Sleeves from Make and Do Crew
Pebble Creek Pullover from Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Rustic Canyon Crochet Scarf from All About Ami
Easy Crochet Cable Ear Warmer from The Unraveled Mitten
Touch of Blush Shawl from Rich Textures Crochet
Parisienne Beret from Sewrella
Check out my Crochet Pattern Review of this one!
Romantic Crochet Shawl from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Crochet Scottish Hap from Rich Textures Crochet
Granite Poncho from All About Ami
Lace Puff Triangle Shawl from Make and Do Crew
On to the Giveaway!
One winner will receive a large box of Touch of Alpaca Yarn from me! This includes 4 skeins of Oxford Grey, 3 1/3 skeins of Blush, 2 partial skeins of Aster Purple and 2 skeins of Goldenrod. You may find a swatch attached that can be frogged.
If you’re interested in purchasing this yarn, it is still in stock on both Lion Brand’s site, and LoveCrafts site.
This yarn is 207 yards of worsted weight (#4), and the fiber content is 90% Acrylic 10% Alpaca.
Special Note: I have two cats. They do not mingle with my yarn, but you may find cat hairs on the yarn you receive – it’s hard to avoid.
International Makers: I always like to include everyone! If you are outside the US, you can still enter to win, but you will receive a digital gift from me (valued at $15 equal to roughly the same price for shipping of a medium flat rate box).
I included several ways to enter (through the Rafflecopter below). To be entered in the giveaway, you only need to complete one task, but the more you do, the better your chances. Some of them you can come back and do again once a day! Last time to enter will be Sunday 01/24/21 at 11:59pm EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayMust be 18 years or older to enter. Open to all countries. Void where prohibited. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email notification, or another winner will be chosen. Alexandra (that’s me!) of EyeLoveKnots is responsible for fulfilling remaining prizes.
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This really makes me wish I knew how to knit! That beret with the heart is so cute.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Never too late to learn 😉 I made one of the berets for myself, and love it – it’s so cozy and stylish!
Alexandra, the talent within the crochet community is marvelous! I’m so proud of my dishcloth that I just made…I guess you have to start somewhere! Ha! Thank you for all of the resources, and the yarn is gorgeous!
I agree! So many amazing creators. My sewing skills are super basic, but I found a nice scrubbie tutorial at your link up this week I want to try!
Wow what lovely patterns, have to try this alpaca yarn. Making scarves for charity, your are beautiful. ty. susanmj
It is a soft, cozy yarn! Love that you are making scarves for charity – that is so awesome of you. Which charity? I’d love to check it out.
I like that yarn, I have used it before to make scarves and it’s so soft and has a great color selection.
Yes! Soft and cozy. I am so sad it’s been discontinued.
What a lovely selection of patterns and a shame the yarn is being discontinued. We’ll have to find substitutes once it’s all gone!
While it’s not alpaca, I do really enjoy Lion Brand Wool Ease. I wish there were more color options but as far as durable, soft and cozy – it checks the boxes, and drapes nicely too. What’s your go-to yarn over there?
these yarns would be wonderful to work with – easy on the hands. thanks
It really is! Soft in the hands, and smooth on the hook.
I love working with this yarn. I made my son one of the huge blanket scarves last Christmas in the hunter/forest green color, not sure if that’s the actual color name and a matching hat with the ear flaps and all to match. It had some of the diamond pattern crochet in it. He loves it and loves the yarn. So
I would love to have more of this yarn and to make some of these patterns you have gathered up. Thanks for the opportunity.
That’s so wonderful! This yarn makes such cozy accessories so I can see why he loved it! Good luck with the giveaway 🙂
Such pretty patterns! Would love to try the yarn on the Blush shawl or the Romantic shawl.😉
Yes! That is such a pretty shawl.
Beautiful yarn but a better round up of some great patterns, some of which I’ve never seen. Any yarn with alpaca has to be buttery!
Yes! So many talented designers out there! This yarn is so soft, and drapes nicely.
Thank you for the opportunity ❤
So welcome! Good luck!
I love the variety of patterns that you have brought together here.
Happy to hear, Tonya! I love sharing the great talent of other designers and makers.
Would you say that Touch of Alpaca is more like a bulky 5 weight?
No. It’s a lighter worsted weight yarn similar to Red Heart Soft, Premier Yarn Everday, Lion Brand Heartland, Berroco Vintage, etc. Not as thick as I Love This Yarn or Red Heart With Love.