Knitting with ALPAKA ZAUBER PLUS

Schoppel Alpaca Zauber Plus – Premium Alpaca-Wool Blend with Gradient Colours

There’s something enchanting about gradient yarns — the way colours melt into one another like a painted sky at dusk. The first time I worked with Alpaca Zauber Plus, I found myself lingering on every stitch just to see where the colours would wander next. Pair that magical flow with alpaca softness and wool’s reliable warmth, and you’ve got a yarn that feels as spellbinding as it looks.

My First Impressions

The name Alpaca Zauber Plus (which translates to Alpaca Magic Plus) captures the heart of this yarn perfectly. Its luxurious blend of alpaca and virgin wool, with just a touch of linen, delivers a fabric that’s soft, warm, and beautifully drapey. The gradient colour artistry means every ball feels like a unique painting, flowing seamlessly from shade to shade.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 65% Virgin Wool, 30% Alpaca, 5% Linen

• Length / Weight: 200m / 100g

• 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, Alpaca Zauber Plus feels luxuriously soft with just the right amount of bounce. The alpaca brings warmth and a silky halo, while the wool adds strength and stability. Each ball is individually crafted, so not all colours will appear in every skein — but that uniqueness only adds to the magic, ensuring no two projects are ever quite the same.

Wearing and Performance

The finished fabric is warm, light, and beautifully drapey, making it perfect for garments and accessories with elegant flow. The gradient transitions create striking visual impact without the need for complicated stitch patterns — the yarn does the artistry for you. With Schoppel’s Pro Quality standards, this yarn is also sustainable, animal-friendly, and made to last.

Where It Excels

• Flowing scarves and shawls with natural colour transitions

• Cosy jumpers with luxurious drape

• Standout accessories that let gradient colour shine

• Home projects that blend artistry with comfort

Yarn Highlights

• Magical gradients: Stunning colour transitions unique to each ball

• Luxury fibres: Alpaca softness blended with strong virgin wool and linen

• Pro Quality mark: Sustainable production, fair practices, and no superwash finishes

• Distinct individuality: Each ball is its own artistic expression

Value for Money

With 200 metres per 100 g, Alpaca Zauber Plus is generous for an Aran-weight yarn. Its luxurious fibre blend and unique gradient artistry make it excellent value for knitters seeking projects that combine softness, durability, and colour magic.

Final Verdict

Schoppel Alpaca Zauber Plus is yarn with a soul — luxurious, artistic, and sustainable. Every stitch showcases flowing gradients, natural softness, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Whether you’re knitting a cosy wrap, a statement jumper, or an elegant accessory, this yarn transforms your work into something truly magical.