{"product_id":"sandnes-garn-alpakka-folgetrad-100-alpaca","title":"Sandnes Garn Alpakka Følgetråd | 100% Alpaca","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandnes Garn Alpakka Følgetråd – 100% laceweight Alpaca Yarn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a beautifully soft alternative to silk mohair!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAlpakka Følgetråd\u003cspan\u003e is a luxurious, lightweight companion yarn made from 100% alpaca, designed to be knitted alongside another yarn to add softness, warmth and a lovely, smooth finish without the fluffy halo of traditional silk mohair. It can also be used by itself as a laceweight, non-fluffy yarn for detailed laceweight shawls and patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for knitters who prefer a less fuzzy look, Alpakka Følgetråd is a wonderful choice for sweaters, cardigans and other knitted garments where you want extra softness without lots of fluff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFølgetråd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompanion thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which describes exactly how this clever little yarn is intended to be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpakka Følgetråd feels soft and quite silky and is very lightweight which means you get loads of meterage per ball. It's a great (non fluffy) alternative to mohair or suri alpaca and adds softness and warmth when held with another yarn. It offers a smooth knitting experience and glides along the needles beautifully!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Pattern: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/yoko-set\" title=\"PetiteKnit Yoko Set on Ravelry\"\u003eYoko Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e by PetiteKnit or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/plain-yoke-blouse\" title=\"Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit on Ravelry\"\u003ePlain Yoke Blouse\u003c\/a\u003e by LE KNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpakka Følgetråd by Sandnes Garn Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn weight: Laceweight\u003cbr\u003eApproximate meterage: 400\u003cspan\u003em\/ 437yds per 50g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBall size: 50g\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuggested needle size: 2.25mm\u003cbr\u003eComposition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Alpaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare: Hand wash only, dry flat\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You Knit With Alpakka Følgetråd?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpakka Følgetråd is designed to be held together with another yarn rather than knitted on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry pairing it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-sunday-50g\" title=\"Sandnes Garn Sunday at The Knit Lounge\"\u003eSandnes Garn Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For soft, comfortable knitwear with added warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-petiteknit-peer-gynt-50g\" title=\"Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt at The Knit Lounge\"\u003eSandnes Garn Peer Gynt\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For a beautiful combination of traditional Norwegian wool and soft alpaca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday-petiteknit-50g\" title=\"Sandnes Garn Double Sunday at The Knit Lounge\"\u003eSandnes Garn Double Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For cosy , super soft sweaters and cardigans with a fuller fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lovely choice for Scandinavian-style knitwear and projects where a pattern suggests holding a main yarn together with a strand of silk mohair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Alpakka Følgetråd a good alternative to silk mohair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! Sandnes Garn designed Alpakka Følgetråd as an alternative to Tynn Silk Mohair for knitters who don't want a fluffy finish. It adds softness and warmth without creating the same pronounced halo. Always check your tension when substituting yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use Alpakka Følgetråd instead of Tynn Silk Mohair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many projects, yes. Alpakka Følgetråd can be used as a companion yarn in patterns that call for silk mohair, although the finished fabric will have a different texture and appearance. We recommend knitting a tension swatch before starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan you knit Alpakka Følgetråd on its own?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! Alpakka Følgetråd can be used by itself as a laceweight, non-fluffy yarn for detailed laceweight shawls and patterns. Alpaca fibres do not bounce back like sheeps wool does. This means when washed and blocked this yarn will remain relaxed and open in the shape set making it perfect for detailed lacework. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Alpakka Følgetråd mohair-free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! Alpakka Følgetråd is made from 100% alpaca, making it a lovely option for knitters looking for a companion yarn without mohair or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Følgetråd mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFølgetråd is Norwegian for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompanion thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It's a fine yarn designed to be held together with another yarn to change the softness, warmth and texture of your finished knitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Grayshott yarn shop is conveniently located for knitters visiting from Haslemere, Hindhead, Farnham, Guildford and the surrounding Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex areas. Come in to our \u003ca title=\"Knitting wool shop\" href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/\"\u003eknitting wool shop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Grayshott to see the yarn and colours in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note that screen resolutions on computers and mobile phones are different, so the colours you see on screen may differ slightly from the true-to-life colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandnes Garn","offers":[{"title":"1015","offer_id":56534641508731,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3091","offer_id":56534641541499,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5845","offer_id":56534641574267,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5882","offer_id":56534641607035,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/8814\/6968\/files\/alpakka_folgetrad_5845_Dazzling_Blue.webp?v=1792688463","url":"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-alpakka-folgetrad-100-alpaca","provider":"The Knit Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}