Mountaintop Yarn
Baby Alpaca Airspun Bulky
Baby Alpaca Airspun Bulky
Light as a cloud and irresistibly soft, Meringue is a lofty bulky-weight yarn that brings warmth without the heaviness. Created using a unique air-powered construction, the fibers are gently blown into a fine nylon mesh rather than traditionally spun, producing a wonderfully plush yarn with incredible volume, beautiful stitch definition, and an airy feel.
The luxurious blend of baby alpaca and fine merino wool creates a soft, fuzzy halo, while recycled nylon provides durability and helps maintain the yarn's lofty structure. The result is a yarn that feels cozy against the skin and works up quickly into garments and accessories you'll reach for all winter long.
Whether you're knitting an oversized sweater, a cozy cowl, a warm hat, or a snuggly blanket, Meringue creates fabric that is surprisingly lightweight for its bulky gauge, making larger projects comfortable to wear.
Details
- Weight: Bulky
- Yardage: 284 yards (260 m) per 100g skein
- Fiber: 70% Baby Alpaca, 23% Recycled Nylon, 7% Fine Merino Wool (21.5 micron)
Care
Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry.
Please Note
Because of Meringue's unique blown construction, a small amount of fiber shedding during dyeing and the first few uses is completely normal. This is a natural characteristic of the yarn and does not affect its weight, durability, or the beauty of your finished project.
Every skein is hand dyed in small batches. While I work hard to create consistency, each skein is unique and may vary slightly from the photos. If you're making a larger project, I recommend alternating skeins every few rows for the most even color distribution.
Place a new order anytime and we’ll combine shipments plus refund extra shipping costs when your orders ship.
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How much yarn do I need?
How much yarn do I need?
Lace (800–1200 yds per 100g)
• Lace shawl or wrap: 800–1200 yds
• Lightweight scarf: 600–900 yd
• Laceweight cardigan: 1400–1800 yds
Fingering / Sock Weight (400–465 yds per 100g)
• Socks: 350–425 yds
• Shawlette or small wrap: 350–500 yds
• Hat or mitts: 180–250 yds
• Lightweight sweater (adult): 1000–1600 yds
Sport Weight (320–350 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 150–250 yds
• Cowl or infinity scarf: 250–400 yds
• Baby blanket or garment: 500–900 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1300 yds
DK Weight (230–280 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 180–250 yds
• Cowl or scarf: 250–450 yds
• Baby sweater: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 1000–1500 yds
Worsted / Aran Weight (180–220 yds per 100g)
• Beanie: 150–200 yds
• Cowl: 180–300 yds
• Scarf: 400–600 yds
• Adult sweater: 900–1400 yds
• Throw blanket: 1500–2500 yds
Bulky / Super Bulky (100–140 yds per 100g)
• Hat: 90–150 yds
• Cowl: 120–200 yds
• Chunky scarf: 250–400 yds
• Lap blanket: 600–1000 yds
• Oversized cardigan: 800–1200 yds
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Non-superwash wool must always be hand washed in cool water with a mild wool wash and laid flat to dry. Do not machine wash, as it will felt and shrink with heat or agitation.
Superwash yarns can be hand washed in cool water for the best longevity, but they may also be machine washed on a gentle cycle inside a garment bag. Always lay flat to dry.
Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat, as these can damage the fibers.
Blend-Specific Notes
Sock yarns with nylon (such as Snowdrift Select Sock) are more durable and tolerate gentle machine washing, though hand washing will still extend the life of your project.
Glitter yarns with Stellina (such as Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter) should be handled gently; avoid wringing or twisting to protect the sparkle filament.
Bulky yarns (such as Salcantay Bulky) are heavier when wet and should be fully supported while drying flat to prevent stretching.
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Hand-Dyed Yarn Notes
Colors may be slightly different than actual product as computer and device monitor settings can alter the color appearance. We do our best to ensure that the yarns appear as they do in real life.
Our yarns are hand-dyed in small batches, so slight variations may occur between skeins. For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows to blend color shifts.
While every effort is made to set dye thoroughly, some color transfer may occur on the first wash, especially with highly saturated shades. Wash separately the first time.
Yarn is dyed in limited lots, and colors may vary slightly from batch to batch. Please be sure to purchase enough for your project at once.
Large orders placed together will be dyed in the same session to ensure the closest possible match.
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