* F I B E R

Llama fiber is long and fine. Like alpaca it is a hollow fiber so it is warmer than wool of the same weight. Llama fiber ranges greatly in micron. Baby llamas can have fiber as soft as baby alpacas at about 20 microns. More frequently their fiber is over 30 microns. Often llama fiber has guard hair which can be very coarse. Peace of Yarn offers llama top which is approximately 27.5 microns. It is currently offered in three colors: vanilla, almond and chocolate.

* L L A M A S

Llamas are members of the camelid family. They reach an average weight of 250-500 pounds and have a lifespan of 15-25 years. The gestation period is 350 days, resulting in a single baby (cria) weighing between 20-35 pounds. Llamas are intelligent, sensitive animals and are quick learners.

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