Knitting with ALPAKA QUEEN NATURAL

Schoppel Alpaka Queen Natural – Felted Alpaca for Soft and Cuddly Texture

There’s something undeniably special about yarn in its pure, natural state. With Alpaka Queen Natural, you get all the majesty of Schoppel’s beloved Alpaka Queen — but without dyes, letting the alpaca fibres speak entirely for themselves. Felted for the ultimate in softness and cuddly comfort, this is a yarn that feels every bit as regal as its name suggests.

My First Impressions

The name Alpaka Queen Natural couldn’t be more fitting. This yarn celebrates the luxurious majesty of alpaca in its most authentic form. The fibres are felted for cloud-like softness, blending seamlessly with virgin merino wool to create a texture that is irresistibly cosy yet beautifully refined. It’s a yarn that makes you want to wrap yourself in its warmth the moment you touch it.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 50% Virgin Merino Wool, 50% Alpaca

• Length / Weight: 200 m / 100 g

• Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted

• Recommended Needles: 5.0–6.0 mm

• Tension: 15 sts × 20 rows = 10 cm

• Care: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) with wool detergent, no softener

Knitting Experience

On the needles, Alpaka Queen Natural is a joy. The felted alpaca gives a plush, velvety hand-feel, while the merino adds strength and structure. Because the fibres are left undyed, each ball has a soft, organic character that feels earthy and timeless, giving your projects a natural elegance that needs no embellishment.

Wearing and Performance

The finished fabric is soft, warm, and cuddly — perfect for cosy jumpers, snuggly scarves, and heirloom accessories. The natural alpaca shades lend a classic beauty, ensuring projects are versatile and wearable season after season. Like all Schoppel yarns carrying the Pro Quality mark, Alpaka Queen Natural is produced responsibly, with animal welfare, environmental protection, and long-lasting quality at its heart.

Where It Excels

• Cosy jumpers and cardigans in natural tones

• Snuggly scarves, hats, and wraps

• Accessories with timeless, undyed beauty

• Projects where softness and sustainability are key

Yarn Highlights

• Natural elegance: Undyed alpaca fibres in their purest form

• Royal comfort: Felted alpaca for irresistibly soft texture

• Balanced blend: Virgin merino adds durability and structure

• Pro Quality mark: Ethical, sustainable, and environmentally conscious

Value for Money

At 200 metres per 100g, Alpaka Queen Natural provides excellent yardage for an Aran-weight yarn. Its blend of natural alpaca and merino creates cherished knits that are as practical as they are luxurious. This is a yarn that feels indulgent yet grounded in sustainability and authenticity.

Final Verdict

Schoppel Alpaka Queen Natural is softness in its most regal and authentic form. With its undyed alpaca fibres and felted luxury, it creates garments and accessories that are timeless, sustainable, and endlessly cosy. Majestic, natural, and responsibly made — it’s a yarn fit for true knitting royalty.