NorthStarAlpacas
Announcement
North Star Alpacas creates handspun and millspun alpaca yarn, alpaca roving, raw alpaca and sheep fleece, and handmade items from my own alpacas. Some alpaca is as soft as cashmere and most is warmer and stronger than wool, making it a knitter's or crocheter's dream. Besides all this, alpaca will felt to a delightful, soft, fuzzy fabric.
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Announcement
North Star Alpacas creates handspun and millspun alpaca yarn, alpaca roving, raw alpaca and sheep fleece, and handmade items from my own alpacas. Some alpaca is as soft as cashmere and most is warmer and stronger than wool, making it a knitter's or crocheter's dream. Besides all this, alpaca will felt to a delightful, soft, fuzzy fabric.
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Bulpitt on Sep 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe best socks I’ve ever owned are Maple’s alpaca socks! I love how warm and cozy they keep my feet and how soft they are when washed. This batch may be my favorite color ever! I buy a pair or two every winter. Very fast shipping and five-star customer service! 💕
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Patricia on Sep 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is beautiful, high-quality yarn. I can't wait to get started on my project.
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Hanta on Sep 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsShipped out fast. Delivered in a biodegradable compostable mailer with the fleece in a fabric bag. Yeah for less plastic! And the fleece is pristine, some dust as expected but virtually no VM, and so soooooft! This is my first alpaca fleece and it is a total treat. I will definetely buy from this seller again.
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ldybgd on Aug 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy new hat is amazing! Shipped quickly and I’m pretty sure it got here before I ordered it! Thanks so much!
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Patricia on Jul 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMarvelous quality socks as usual. I love the little sachets she includes with purchases. Thanks so much. Fast shipping and great seller.
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Patricia on May 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMarvelous socks as always. Super fast shipping and great service.
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Carin on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFantastic yarn at a great price. Can’t wait to crochet a scarf from it, it’s so soft! Shipped quickly too! Will definitely buy again from this seller soon!
About NorthStarAlpacas
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My barn and a few of the boys. -
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I'm spinning some fleece while Snickers looks on.
Doing What I Love
I'm 80 and so fortunate to be fairly healthy and doing just what I want in my Retirement. In the spring of 2018, I learned that I have breast cancer, but I'm doing well.
I'm eager to get up in the morning and get to the barn to feed and clean up after my 12 alpacas and 1 mini horse. Most of the income from my sales goes right back into caring for my 4 leggeds.
I love working with my fleeces. I wash, dye, pick, card, and spin the gorgeous fleece that the alpacas and sheep grow for me. Some of my fleece is sent to Zeilinger's mill in Frankenmuth, Michigan to be made into roving. Zs also spin my sock yarn. The yarn is then sent on to Northland Woolands in Minnesota to be knit into socks. Some of my fleece is also sent to Stonehedge in East Jordan, Michigan, to be made into my yarn that is listed in my shop as mill spun.
I do like to knit but get very bored easily so keep my projects brief, thus my fondness for making hats. It's very difficult for me to make two of the same thing,
My husband died 14 years ago and I have learned that I can manage most of the farm work by myself. After he died, I sold my breeding girls because the birthing was stressful for me by myself. I'm now a fiber farm,
Like my son says, I'm lucky to be doing something that I love that actually pays for itself.
In the fall of 2015, I was contacted by the PBS show called A Craftsman's Legacy to produce a half hour show called The Yarn Spinner (Season 3, Episode 2). You can probably find it on the PBS station that you watch. You can go here to view the short preview video to visit my barn, Eric (the host), and myself. - http://craftsmanslegacy.com/episodes/season_3/Episode-2
Shop members
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Maple
Owner, Designer
Production partners
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Northland Woolens
Nelson, MN
Nothland Woolens is a small fiber mill in Minnesota, who do an incredibly beautiful job knitting socks from my animals' fleece.
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Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio
Brandon, VT
Vermont Fiber Mill is a small mill in Vermont processing animal fibers.
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Zeilinger's Fiber Mill
Frankenmuth, MI
Zeilinger's Mill has been a family run business for over a hundred years. They process all types of animal fiber into products for the fiber arts world, as well as finished items like socks, yarn, comforters..
Shop policies
I promise to every four legged friend that comes to my farm that they will be treated humanely and with respect - and will never be EATEN. My life is centered around loving and caring for my animal friends. Fortunately, my Etsy sales allows me to pay for their feed, their veterinary calls, and to provide the very best for them.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
Payment
Fiber folks must be conscientious and dependable because I have never had a bad transaction. If you need time to pay or have to cancel a purchase, just let me know. I'm naievely trusting and trustworthy.
Shipping
I ship within 48 hours. If you check my Reviews, you will see that I am quite speedy.