I was thrilled to create this incredibly warm mittens made from 100% authentic Huacaya alpaca from Prairie Spirit Alpacas in Millarville Alberta. It brought me back about 40 years when Cowichan/Salish inspired knitting was first introduced to me. I was inspired by these designs to create a warm pair of alpaca mittens.

Using smaller needs these mittens are thick, dense and warm! With the benefits of 100% alpaca, they are my go to on cold Canadian days (and nights).

The lopi wool for this yarn comes from a premium Huacaya Alpaca fleece farm located in the Foothills of Alberta. Huacaya fiber grows and looks similar to sheep wool in that the animal looks “fluffy”. It is a soft, durable, luxurious and silky natural fiber.

US 4 - 3.5mm (magic loop)
US 6 - 4mm (magic loop)
Stitch Holder or waste yarn
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Lopi Yarn Skein 75 yd- white (colour A) Bulky yarn
Lopi Yarn Skein 55 yd - red n (colour B) Bulky yarn
Prairie Spirit Alpaca, Millarville AB.

There are approximately 120yd per 100 gms / 4oz skein.

Gauge: 3.5 sts per inch / length gauge is nothing to worry about, just use your hand to decide how many rows you want your mitten to be.

Please note you are buying a written pattern that includes 2 photos and a chart for the colour design. There are no tutorials inculded.