I am fascinated by high-quality wools so I knit with them. You will find here products made, among others 100% merino wool, sheep and alpacas from Peru or goat mohair from South Africa. Therefore, in the “About wool” section I would like to introduce you to information about the types, properties and care of wool.

I design and knit all products myself. They are one of a kind since I make only one to several pieces of a given project. Some are made of original, hand-dyed yarns – mainly in Peru, but also in Poland.

Holy Alpaca Knit products are ecological (biodegradable), pleasant to the touch and skin-friendly. Made of wool, they have thermoregulatory properties, i.e. they adapt to the ambient temperature, and your skin breathes. It’s a really healthy alternative to the ubiquitous acrylics from chain stores.

Why do some wools scratch and others not? What is the difference between the wool of individual animals?

Woolen sweaters from childhood are associated with scratching and roughness, while I describe my products as extremely soft. How it is possible?

(…) The properties of wool depend mainly on the species and breed of animals, country of origin and living conditions. The most delicate wools are sources among others from: alpacas, merino, and cashmere goats.

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Take care and enjoy your product for years!

Washing: One of the advantages of pure wool is that it does not absorb unpleasant odors and has self-cleaning properties – it is recommended to ventilate the product instead of washing to minimize interfering with its natural properties. (…)

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