BABY15 is a fine-spun micro-bouclé composed of 79% Baby Alpaca supported by a тонкий polyamide core. The strand forms tiny airy loops that create natural volume and softness without weight. The alpaca provides warmth and a gentle halo, while the core thread stabilizes the structure and improves durability.

This yarn does not behave like a smooth lace yarn — after washing the fabric relaxes, expands and becomes fuller. Because of the extreme fineness, it is intended to be worked in multiple strands or carried with another yarn to control transparency and structure.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: POLIPELI S.P.A., Italy
• Article: BABY15
• Fiber Content: 79% Baby Alpaca, 21% Polyamide
• Yarn Category: Lace / Micro-Bouclé
• Yarn Count: Nm 14500
• Yardage: 1450 m / 100 g (≈ 1585 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

▣ Texture & Feel
• Airy loop texture rather than smooth surface
• Warm but breathable
• Fabric blooms and gains body after washing
• Stitch definition is softened by the boucle surface
• Complex stitch patterns become visually muted
• Repeated frogging may catch the loops

▣ Recommended Uses
• Soft sweaters and cardigans with natural volume
• Lightweight layering garments
• Scarves and cowls
• Held with merino for stability
• Held with silk for drape
• Held with mohair for deeper halo

▣ Recommended Needles & Strand Pairing
Single strand — not recommended for garments (too transparent and unstable). The recommended starting point for knitting this yarn is using four strands with US size 3-4 (3.25-3.5mm) needles, depending on your pattern and design. For my sample, I used four strands with US size 4 needles.

2 strands — sheer lightweight fabric
Needles approx. 2.5–3.0 mm

3 strands — comfortable wearable thickness
Needles approx. 3.0–3.5 mm

4 strands — everyday sweater fabric
Needles approx. 3.5–4.0 mm

5–6 strands — soft DK thickness
Needles approx. 4.0–4.5 mm

Swatching and washing are required — the fabric changes noticeably after finishing.

▣ Weaving Recommendations
Works best as weft to introduce soft texture.
For warp use a stronger stable yarn (merino or cotton).
Wet finishing reveals final fullness and softness.

▣ Estimated Yarn Usage
(when held 3–4 strands)

• Sweater S–M: 300–400 g
• Sweater L–XL: 400–550 g
• Cardigan: 350–500 g
• Scarf: 120–180 g
• Shawl: 150–250 g

▣ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold
• Do not rub or wring
• Press water gently in towel
• Lay flat to dry
• Fabric blooms after first wash

⚑ Why You’ll Love It
A lightweight yarn that creates warmth and volume without heaviness — the texture itself becomes the design.