Create Different Looks With A Baby Alpaca Yarn Scarf

By Essie Osborn


Winter is normally a drab, colorless season and for some reason most people's wardrobes reflect this. However, it's easy to bring some warmth and happiness to your day with some accessories in bright colors. A baby alpaca yarn scarf can help you to create a variety of different looks and will keep you warm too.

Alpaca fiber has been used in South America for ages. However, it's gaining popularity in the rest of the world too and is a great alternative to sheep's wool. The absence of lanolin makes it hypoallergenic and it isn't as scratchy as pure wool can be. It's ideal for cold and damp conditions because it retains its thermal properties even when it's wet. Baby alpacas produce the best yarns, which are light and soft.

The simplest look to create with a short scarf is to just drape it around your neck. You may give it a half knot for variety. Otherwise, wind it around and around to create a collar of sorts. Tuck in the ends and if you want, add a striking brooch.

Long scarves are much more versatile. If you wrap it around once, the ends will drop down quite a bit and create a floaty look. However, because it's so long, you can wrap it around many more times and still have ends that come down to your waist or hips. You may even want to wear a combination look by wrapping the item once or twice and then knotting it.

Another great option is the double wrap. Fold the item in half and drape it around the back of your neck. Then pull the loose ends on one side through the loop that formed where you made the fold and pull everything together, almost like you would do with a tie. This look works best when you wear a coat or jacket buttoned up over the loose ends.

For polo necks or dresses with high necklines, you may want to create the same effect as you would get with long strings of beads. Tie the ends of the scarf together until you have a circle. Alternatively, sew them together so you won't have a big knot. Now take this circle and twist it once or twice to create smaller circles. Drape these around your neck and arrange them so that they're at different heights, with the knot at the back of your neck. This look is especially successful if you use contrasting colors to the outfit you're wearing.

You can also use scarves to protect your ears and head. Just make sure they're wide so that you can drape them Fifties-style. A contemporary alternative is to invest in a scoodie. This is like a hoodie with long ends that can be draped or knotted.

Alpaca yarns are often sold in stores that sell yarns for needle-crafts. You'll also find a great variety from online suppliers. Now you only need to start knitting or crocheting. These crafts are wonderful for passing the time indoors and because scarves are so easy to make, they're perfect for beginners.




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