100% Alpaca yarn

The delivery fee within the country is €10. Orders over €150 are delivered free of charge. The delivery fee to other parts of the world is €30. We will ship all orders within 1−6 business days after the order is placed. Read the detailed shipping policies by opening the link.

The customer has a 14-day exchange and return policy. Read the detailed return policies by opening the link.

Notification of the return must be made in advance using the return form or by email to posti@ruukinkehraamo.fi.

The customer is responsible for the costs associated with exchanges and returns unless otherwise agreed.

Alpaca and angora yarns

Ruukki Spinning Mill's yarn selection includes a variety of alpaca and angora yarns. Our yarns are made only from undyed alpaca and angora rabbit fibers. The alpaca wool used in our yarns is sourced from Finland, the Netherlands, and Ireland, while the angora rabbit hair comes exclusively from Finnish breeders.

A small amount of wild silk is spun into the yarns. Kalahari wild silk is the only wild silk moth living freely in nature. The cocoons left behind by these moths are collected from the Kalahari Desert. In Finland, the silk is dyed with natural colors.

As a result of product development work, Ruukki Kehräämö's and, after 2023, Linkulla Spinneri - mill's wild silk blend yarns form a unique product family that no one else in the world manufactures. The yarn colors naturally arise from alpaca and/or angora fibers of different colors, as well as wild silk dyed with natural materials. The fibers are blended at the initial stage of the production process in a way that no one else uses.

This unique production process enables color gradients, optical color mixing, and the creation of yarn with a very vivid surface. The result is yarn that is impossible to produce through dyeing or large-scale industrial manufacturing.

Production quantities are small. The goal is not mass production, but we focus on quality. Each batch of yarn is a unique work of art, created as a result of creative work.

Our artisan yarns are high-end products in the yarn market. The thicknesses of the yarn qualities in the selection remain within a certain range, but there is no permanent color chart. Each batch is unique.

Knitting Instructions

So that the charming yarns do not remain just treasures in the yarn basket, we offer our customers knitting patterns designed for the yarns. 

Our knitting patterns are versatile. The same instructions are suitable for many different yarns. Professionally written knitting patterns are clear and tested. The garments are graded in many sizes.

Instructions can be purchased from the shop as printed, beautifully illustrated booklets or digitally from our online store.

1. Why don't we have any colorful knitwear? 

Ruukin Kehräämön Alpaca Royal fiber is undyed. Each color is the true color of the original wool-producing animal. In total, there are 22 basic colors of alpacas. This ensures a wide and stunningly beautiful color palette.

The absence of dyeing is an advantage for the fiber, yarn, and especially the finished knitwear. Harsh chemical processes; bleaching, dyeing, finishing, and washing wear out the fibers and break their surface structure. The natural properties of minimally processed alpaca fiber transfer directly to the garment. That is why Ruukin Kehräämön's knits are not dyed.

When the knit reaches the end of its life cycle, the fiber continues its life. Undyed, chemically untreated alpaca fiber is 100% biodegradable natural product. The knits can also be torn back into fibers and recycled for reuse.

2. Why do our products have a shipping fee?

We want you to avoid making a hasty purchasing decision and to be sure of your choice when ordering a product. In Finland, up to 50% of online store orders are returned. It has been found that postage significantly reduces the number of returns. 

On average, the largest emissions from clothing sold in online stores come from the product itself (~83%), but transportation accounts for 14% of the emissions. If the product is returned, the transportation emissions double.

We want to act responsibly towards both our customers and the environment. When you buy less, thoughtfully, and of better quality, both the environment and your wallet will thank you.

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3. Why don't we have discount campaigns?

We do not support fast fashion or hasty purchasing decisions. FOMO (Fear of missing out) is a commonly used marketing tactic to get customers to buy products they may not necessarily need.

By limiting the offer to a specific time, consumers are encouraged to make impulsive purchasing decisions. Instead, we want you to be satisfied with your purchases from us and to use our products for a long time. You can always trust that our product prices remain the same, whether you shop on Black Friday or on a regular Sunday morning. 

3. How can we ensure that the yarn from Perusta is responsibly produced? 

In the Peruvian mountains, alpaca farming is the main livelihood. Up to 85% of the indigenous population's income comes from selling alpaca wool. By purchasing wool from certain farms, we can ensure that the farmer receives a fair compensation for their work. Alpacas play an important role in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Ruukin Kehräämö uses only high-quality and ethically produced RAS-certified (Responsible Alpaca Standard) alpaca wool. The breeders, who belong to Peruvian indigenous peoples, care for their small herds with respect for nature. The organization we support Quechua Benefit helps the indigenous people take care of the well-being of both their alpacas and their families.

For each batch of yarn arriving at Ruukin Kehräämö, the fibers are collected separately from local small farms. Each fiber can be traced back to the farm and even to the animal. Alpaca Royal fibers allow breeders to receive double the price compared to coarser fibers.

4. How can we ensure that neither the angora rabbits nor the alpacas suffer during the wool shearing process?

Alpacas and angora rabbits are fiber-producing animals. They have been bred to produce wool, just like merino sheep. Leaving a fiber-producing animal unshorn is harmful to the animal, as the wool does not stop growing at a certain length; instead, long and matted wool makes it difficult for the animal to move and worsens hygiene.

We purchase angora rabbit wool only from domestic farms, where shearing is done on the animals' terms and stress-free. You can watch our partner Villiniitty's shearing video and learn about angora rabbits in our blog post.. 

The alpaca wool we use for our yarns mainly comes from domestic farms, where alpacas are sheared professionally and painlessly. We purchase black alpaca fiber from a Dutch supplier. Molino Store from the alpaca farmThe indigenous people have long traditions in both the care of alpacas and painless shearing.