Surprisingly Soft and Lightweight: Made with natural alpaca wool, this yarn for crocheting is exceptionally soft, warm and gentle on the skin. A beautiful knitting yarn for Afghans, sweaters, mitts, scarves and throw blankets. Durable and Pill-Resistant: Despite its softness, alpaca yarn for knitting is strong and long lasting. It resists pilling and shedding. This high quality blanket yarn will keep your handmade creations beautiful and intact over time.