Pure Vicuna: 100% Vicuna Yarn
Yarns are 1oz 28 grams lace weight and 217.41 yards per ball.
The size of the needles/crochet and gauge really depend on the pattern. We have projects that use size US 00 all the way to size US 7, the size most common is US 5 or 3.75mm.
We recommend washing your knitwear hand in lukewarm water. Dry flat and under no circumstances should you dry it on any heat source.
It will naturally become softer and fluffier with each wash.
Pure Vicuna: 100% Vicuna Yarn
Vicuña wool is the most luxurious fiber in modern times
Vicuña is finer than any other fiber in the world, with a micron count (the width of a single strand) measuring only 8 to 13 microns.
It is so soft and sensitive that it is usually left untreated in its natural color -- a spicy cinnamon shade.
If you have to compare it to cashmere, it's a much softer touch.
It can be described as a "solid softness" compared to a "fuzzy softness" similar to qiviut.
We are proud to be the suppliers of this extraordinary knitting yarn for North America.
Windy Valley's vicuña is imported from Peru following these strict guidelines and meets all certification standards.
Because of its rarity and unique properties, we are often sold out or have a long waiting list of knitters hoping to get their hands on a skein.
You can now acquire a small rare treasure that will bring you a great deal of pleasure while knitting...
A fiber that is truly in a league of its own.
The finest fiber in the world
Vicuña is as good as gold
Native only to the Andes mountains, vicuñas are known as the "bearers of the golden fleece" for a good reason.
According to Inca legend, the Incas valued vicuñas for their wool and believed the animal was the reincarnation of a beautiful young maiden who received a coat of pure gold.
A symbol of nobility that allowed only royalty to wear this precious fiber.
Even from that time, they knew how special this fiber was...
By the 1960s, there were only about 6,000 vicuñas living in Peru due to hunting.
The government had to place the animal on an endangered species list.
Thankfully, today, there are strict rules and national protections in measure that have preserved the animal.
Customer Reviews
This is the first time I have purchased from Windy Valley Muskox. I finally made my purchase of the century on a skein of 100% Vicuna. Ordering from the website was super easy, and my skein arrived quickly in a nicely made pouch. There was a small issue with my initial on-line order. Windy Valley Muskox family contacted me immediately to correct my order. They were so kind and prompt. I am extremely please with the customer service!! And wow!! The vicuna yarn is a dream!! I am in love!!!! I will continue to do business with Windy Valley Muskox. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to purchase from them.
This yarn is a buttery soft delight. I am so happy that Windy Valley makes it available. Great service, splendid product, lucky me.
Thank you Giovanna.
I’m floored. My yarn is gorgeous. And the only thing better than my vicuña is the customer service. They make every purchase easy and fabulous. I can’t wait to start knitting! Giovanna and her staff are the best. So is the yarn. I’m a customer for life now.
I just completed the Bison Lace Scarf pattern using 100% pure Vicuna. I was very nervous using such expensive yarn, but the pattern is easy to follow and after a few repeats I could knit without having to refer to the printed pattern. I find that small. light scarves like Bison Lace are very useful for taking off the chill in over-air-contioned venues. The yarn arrived in a nice drawstring bag so I can comfortably carry the scarf in my bag and bring it out when needed.
The yarn knits evenly and it has not split