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Prairie Fingering by Blue Sky Fibers
Experience Prairie, a Unique and Versatile Yarn
Hold on tight! A brand new yarn just launched in the fall of 2024!
Meet Prairie - a brushed suri yarn that’s 100% alpaca - a unique blend consisting of 53% Suri Alpaca/47% Baby Huacaya Alpaca! Prairie is all natural and an excellent alternative for lace weight mohair, creating a luxuriously soft option. The combination of softness from the Suri Alpaca and the structure from the Baby Huacaya Alpaca creates a magnificent yarn. Light, airy, and soft, this single-ply, fingering weight yarn consists of picturesque colors inspired by Minnesota prairies.
When used on its own Prairie creates a sheer, lightweight fabric. When paired with another yarn, it creates a feathery, soft halo with interesting texture. Prairie creates dreamy, finished fabrics and works well at a different gauges. This brand new yarn is a versatile option for your next project.
53% Suri Alpaca / 47% Baby Huacaya Alpaca 273 YDS / 50 G
Recommended Needle/Hook Size:
Ranges from Size 4 or E (3.5mm) to Size 9 or I (5.5mm)
Patterns featuring Prairie include:
- Saturnalia Sweater - knit in Woolstok Light & Prairie
- Orion Cowl - knit in Woolstok Light & Prairie
- Lynx Wrap - knit in Woolstok & Prairie
- Stardust Wrap - knit in Prairie
- Carina Cowl - knit in Prairie
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