Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Alpaca Love Yarn

By: Jeanette Benoit, Editor, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com

Patons Divine Yarn Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Alpaca Love Yarn is a great high-quality, medium-weight yarn from Red Heart Yarns. Made of 80% wool and 20% alpaca, this smooth 4-ply yarn is simply perfect for afghans. It is also a great yarn choice for crochet sweaters, scarves, and hats.

The entire collection of Alpaca Love yarn features a range of gorgeous, rich colors. Dusk and Espresso Bean (pictured) are great earth tones that are perfect for spring and fall crochet patterns.

Each 3 oz (85 g) skein contains 131 yards (121 m). The manufacturer's suggested crochet hook size to use with this yarn is I-9. As with any yarn, be sure to follow washing instructions carefully, as the yarn will felt if machine washed. It is recommended that you hand wash this yarn gently in cold water and lay flat to dry. It may also be dry cleaned.

If you want to add a touch of luxury to your crochet projects, Alpaca Love from Red Heart Yarns is definitely the way to go. It looks good, and it is smooth and easy to work with.