Alpaca wool is well known for its minimal pilling, whilst its choice of over 20 subtle, naturally occurring shades makes an alpaca wool blanket or throw the perfect addition to both contemporary and traditional schemes. Unlike lambswool, alpaca wool is an incredible companion all year round, with its hollow fibers making it a great insulator during the cooler months and able to keep you feeling fresh during spring and summer. Both alpaca and baby alpaca are fibers from the

Domestic knitting machines have been around for many years and have been popular since the 1950s. Those without experience of machine...

In the 1950s and 60s, knitting machines were marketed to young housewives. In the last few decades, home knitting machines have become less widely available, but are still used by hobbyists, textile artists, apparel designers, and knitwear manufacturer. Types of knitting machines Knitting machines are often termed either as ‘Japanese’ or ‘European’, which is determined by the style of the machine as well as by place of manufacture. Machines can have plastic or metal beds.