Fiber for Sale
Silky Llama...the Luxury Fiber
For Spinning
For Knitting
For Weaving
Fineness and consistency of our fleeces are graded according to:
- True Baby (First Shearing, generally 20 micron average or less)
- Baby Fine (no greater than 20 micron average)
- Prime (no greater than 20 to 25 micron average)
- Standard (no greater than 25 to 30 micron average)
- Craft (anything over 30 micron or containing guard hair, debris, or is non-standard as listed)
YWL specializes in silky/suri single coat fleece with high luster and consistent, very low micron counts. Our quality fleeces are perfect for knitting or weaving next to the skin luxury garments. Fleeces with higher micron counts or debris will be noted as such.
We have chosen to describe the color, luster and hand of our fleeces in comparative terms. The amount of "crimp" in the individual fiber determines the amount of natural loft in the yarn and elasticity. Sheep or other specialty fiber is sometimes blended to increase elasticity, however the method of carding, spinning, and the knitting itself will impact the memory of the yarn. 100% llama or alpaca fiber can be warmer, does not itch like sheep wool, wears as well or better than sheep wool garments and through proper preparation, can hold its shape as well as sheep wool garments. Using pure silky llama in a worsted preparation will highlight its drape and luster to create a truly luxurious garment.
Many of our fleeces are show fleeces and have won championships and special awards for hand and luster. Fiber Histograms are run on our fleeces so that we know the true measure of each natural blanket fleece (without removing any guard hair.) The actual hand of the fiber is also a valuable measure.
| Color | Description | Price |
| Glossy Jet Black | Silky/Suri, High Luster Baby Fine through Prime Sold Out til Spring '02 |
$3.00/oz |
| Soft Dark Black | Prime, Lustrous Soft smooth handle |
$2.50/oz |
| Soft Black/Brown | Baby Fine thru Prime Soft Handle |
$2.50 oz |
| Glossy "Angora" White | Silky/Suri, High Luster Baby Fine through Prime |
$3.00 oz |
| Bright White | Prime, Very Lustrous Soft smooth handle Sold Out til Spring '02 |
$2.50/oz |
| Chocolate Brown | True Baby, Silky with Soft Handle Lustrous Available Spring '03 |
$3.00/oz |
| Chocolate Brown | Prime, Suri through Soft Handle Lustrous Sold Out til '03 |
$2.50/oz |
| Black Walnut (Black/Brown) | Prime, Soft Handle |
$2.50/oz |
| Nutmeg Brown | Prime, Silky and Soft Nice Luster |
$2.50 oz |
| Taupe Brown thru Gray "Salt and Pepper" |
Prime, Suri type thru Silky and Soft Sold Out til '03 |
$2.50 oz |
| Smokey Gray | Baby Fine thru Prime Soft Handle |
$3.00 oz |
| Dark Silver Gray | Prime, very consistent Color, Soft Handle |
$2.50 oz |
| Palomino thru very Light Gray |
True Baby, Silky with Soft Handle, Lustrous Sold Out |
$3.00 oz |
| Palomino thru very Ligh Gray |
Prime, Soft Handle Sold Out til '03 |
$2.50 oz |
| Irish Setter Red thru Auburn |
Standard, Suri type Lustrous |
$2.00 oz |
To Order Fleece and Yarns:
- Please email Laura or call (317-834-9097, leave message with your phone number!) and check on availability of fiber or yarn.
- Figure your approximate postage & handling (sent Priority mail, delivery verification.)
- 1 pound and less, $6.00
- up to 2 pounds, $8.00
- up to 3 pounds, $10.00
- up to 4 pounds, $11.00
- up to 5 pounds, $12.00
- If your order is over 5 pounds, please email Laura for rate.
Make your check for your total order out to:
Yellow Wood Llamas, Inc.
And mail to:
Yellow Wood Llamas, Inc.
1095 Observatory Road
Martinsville, IN 46151
I will mail your order out the next business day after I receive your check.
Satisfaction guarnateed: If you are unsatisfied with any portion of your order, return it for a refund.
