Jaspeada is a bulky alpaca yarn that is satisfying to work with and beautiful to wear. Made by Araucania in Peru from a blend of 50% superfine alpaca, 35% wool and 15% recycled polyamide, it has a dense, squishy feel that is both substantial and incredibly soft.
 
What makes Jaspeada visually distinctive is its marled construction. Multiple strands of colour are twisted together to create a yarn with natural tonal variation and depth. The colour shifts and moves as you work, producing a finished piece with far more visual interest than a single solid shade could achieve. The colourways range from bright and vibrant to soft and pastel, each named after a South American landmark in keeping with Araucania's Peruvian heritage. This yarn is a beautiful choice for makers looking for alpaca yarn in Australia with a beautiful fibre story behind it.
 
A Yarn with a Story
 
Araucania has a long commitment to fair trade and ethical production. Jaspeada carries the Peru Fair Trade certification alongside its OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification and the Alpaca Blend Mark.
 
The superfine alpaca content gives Jaspeada its characteristic softness and warmth, while the wool adds structure and the recycled polyamide brings durability and a little sheen. Together they produce a bulky yarn that feels plush and lofty without being heavy. This yarn is warm without bulk and soft without being fragile.
 
The marled colour effect, created by twisting strands of different tones together during spinning, gives each skein a naturally variegated quality. Simple stitches work beautifully with this yarn, letting the colour do the work while the texture speaks for itself.
 
Why You'll Love It
 
50% superfine alpaca for exceptional softness and warmth
Beautiful marled colour effect with natural tonal variation
Dense yet squishy giving the yarn substantial feel without heaviness
Bulky weight for quick, satisfying projects
A range of bright, vibrant and soft pastel colourways
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
Peru Fair Trade certified
Alpaca Blend Mark certified
Made in Peru
 
Spun with Purpose
 
Jaspeada carries a strong set of credentials for makers who care about what goes into their yarn.
 
50% SuperFine Alpaca, 35% Wool, 15% Recycled Polyamide
Peru Fair Trade certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
Alpaca Blend Mark certified
Made in Peru
 
Perfect For
 
Jaspeada is one of the best yarns for quick projects. The bulky weight means things work up fast without sacrificing the quality of the finished piece. It is a beautiful choice for:
Jumpers and cardigans with warmth and visual depth
Beanies and scarves worked up in an evening
Blankets and throws where the marled colour effect can really shine
Quick, satisfying projects for cooler weather
Makers looking for thick yarn in Australia with an ethical fibre story
Gift projects that feel considered and special
 
If you love bulky yarn with softness, colour and a thoughtful fibre story, Jaspeada is a beautiful one to explore.
 
Interested in similar yarns? Check out our range of
alpaca wool
wools and wool blends
eco yarns
ethical yarns
OEKO-TEX yarns
Peruvian yarns
 
Needing inspiration? Check out our patterns available both for free and to purchase!
 
Need your skein wound into a ball? Check out our ball-winding service here.
 
Want to learn more about OEKO-TEX® yarns? Check out this informative blog post here.