Anne’s Alpaca Shawl
"We make a good team don't we?"
Anne made a shawl from Stephanie’s alpaca Pilar’s fiber. OMG, it is SOFT! Pilar hails from Gulf Breeze Alpacas. The handle on the yarn is so unbelievably luxurious – you just have to feel it to believe it! Once Anne was finished with it she brought it over to let us see.
I had to get some pictures of Anne and Pilar, who donated the fiber for this lovely creation. We had Anne model her work, and Pilar model her lovely self, though she isn’t carrying much fleece these days, only a few months growth.
This photo is my favorite because it looks as though Pilar is saying, “Really, Anne, you made that with my fleece?” like maybe she’s not so sure. But you can see what a beautiful piece it is, and how much hard work Anne put into it!
Anne says that if I give her the yarn she will make me one for my 4oth birthday present. I’m so excited! I am thinking we will dye it too, not sure what color, lots to think about. Whose fleece to use? all that good stuff…
What a fun process to see, from hoof to shawl…
Thanks to my beloved Anne, and to Stephanie and Pilar of Gulf Breeze Alpacas for sharing with us!
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 am
What a beautiful shawl! I love knowing what Alpaca projects come from. I have a hard time deciding what to submit to the co-op because I want finished goods like socks but I love knowing what Alpacas in my herd donated their fleece to make various goods. I think a hand-knitted shawl from one of your favorite Alpacas is a Wonderful Birthday Present.
Can’t wait to see which fleece you choose.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I agree. How lovely both Pilar and the shawl are.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Oh wow, that is a gorgeous shawl. That color is amazing!
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July 23rd, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Great photos! I made a hat off some of mine and went out to show the gang. It’s fun to watch them sniff it all over. Even though it’s been washed I think they can still smell “alpaca” on it.
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