Baby Alpaca Top, Baby Alpaca Yarn and Fibers

Baby Alpaca Top, Baby Alpaca Yarn and Fibers

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Baby alpaca top is a great blending fiber with merino, mohair, cashmere, angora and even silk. Buy baby alpaca yarn and fibers from The Woolery today!
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