Alpaca Fiber

We thank all of our customers who purchased the fiber harvested from our alpacas as well as various alpaca products. We truly appreciate you!

Over the years, many people have asked us: "Do you have a farm store?" and expressed a desire to shop at Stormwind Farm and see our animals. We listened!

Work has begun on a barn that will carry solar panels on its roof and house a seasonal farm store. It will also serve as a winter shelter for our farm's geriatric crew. David is almost ready to put on cedar siding, and we hope to have the entire project completed by the fall of 2012. Until that time, customers are welcome to visit the farm by appointment (e-mail or call 609.694.3410) as in the past.

In addition to raw fiber, rovings, and yarn, we always have beautiful alpaca hats, scarves, gloves, socks, and toys for sale.

Some examples of hand made alpaca scarves and hats.

As a spinner, Ingrid appreciates the value of clean fiber. We take a lot of time to remove any dust and debris prior to shearing. Prime fiber in various colors is available at $1 - $3 per ounce. The coarser neck and leg fiber (great for felting or rungs!) is for sale at $.50 per ounce. We shear in the spring. Fiber artists are welcome to inquire about specific colors and reserve fleeces of their choice.

We also have "home grown" alpaca rovings and yarn for sale in various natural colors. Unlike many commercial rovings and yarns, our products are not dyed or treated with harsh chemicals.

Alpaca fiber can be spun or felted. A felted alpaca hat (made by Carol Masters of Serenity Alpacas) is becoming famous among German hikers. Read about its adventures with Ingrid's sister Karin. The reporter of the Hat Tales is Ingrid's young German niece, Meike, who is working hard on improving her English. Click here to read her story.

Kate Perez, a well-established alpaca fiber artist and friend of Ingrid's, has written an interesting article on marketing alpaca fiber. To read it, click here.