FIRST TAKE
Rowan has recently released its Pure Alpaca yarn, and we’ve fallen in love. As the name suggests, it’s spun from 100% alpaca yarn, from the first shearing, and is just the ticket for those ultra-luxe projects where you need exquisite drape and butter softness. Pure Alpaca comes in 20 jewel-toned shades, from the rich hues of Sunset and Tropic to the delicate colours of Posy and Powder. Available from Rowan stockists and www.knitrowan. com – a 50g/100m ball costs £10.95.