Why are black alpacas so special?
By Fiorella Cruz
For centuries, herders high in the Andes have bred alpacas in a variety of shades and combinations. However, due to growing interest in white fiber, the number of colored alpacas...
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The Hansa Farm blog about us and the life of the alpacas.
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How to Store Knitwear
By Fiorella Cruz
Storing your knitwear properly is more important than you might think... especially if you want your knitwear to last! After years of wear, even the best sweaters will show signs...
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What does ALPAWOOL® mean?
By Fiorella Cruz
We want to express the incomparable quality of our main product, which our entire range consists of, in a single word. Alpa: is not only the beginning of the word...
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The story of our mini alpacas
By Fiorella Cruz
It is very important to us to support social projects in Arequipa, so when we discovered a small, local company that produces these adorable mini alpacas, we were immediately excited....
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The best knitting tips
By Fiorella Cruz
We have put together the most useful tips for you to ensure that your next knitting project is a complete success. #1: Organize your knitting supplies Good organization of your...
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Why is DK yarn often the right choice?
By Fiorella Cruz
DK yarn is one of the most popular yarns for knitters. It is versatile, available in a wide range of colors and is easy to work with. It is also...
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The perfect color palette
By Fiorella Cruz
Here are a few secrets to choosing the perfect color palette for your next knitting project. Choosing a color palette for your next sweater or scarf can be a stressful...
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Difference between Huacaya and Suri Alpaca
By Fiorella Cruz
About 5,000 years ago, the inhabitants of the South American Andean highlands, particularly Peru, domesticated the alpaca, a wild camel native to these alpine areas. Over time, these animals were...
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Visit our new online shop
By Fiorella Cruz
With the launch of our new online shop, we are starting a new phase at Hansa-Farm. In addition to a visible change in design, it includes numerous improvements and functionalities...
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Why should you knit with cones?
By Fernanda Chirinos
This is a popular question for all knitters, here we are going to share some benefits of hand-knitting with cones. Less costWhen you knit on a large scale or need...
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Natural colors - The Peruvian Andes our inspirations
By Fernanda Chirinos
Last month we had the chance to visit Pacomarca, an alpaca research station, in the middle of the Andes at 3,800 masl during the 5-hours trip we could admire different...
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Do you know how to care your alpaca garments?
By Fernanda Chirinos
Alpaca is a natural fibre with resistance to odors and stains, yet it requires special care to maintain its luxurious qualities. That’s why we’ve developed our Alpacare® collection—a line of products designed...
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Why should every child learn to knit?
By Sven Marten
Many of us were taught to knit or crochet by our relatives at a young age. Our needlework teacher could have been an aunt, grandma or mother. I'm sure you're...
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