Alpaca wool for socks. A good idea or not?
By Fiorella Cruz
Alpaca wool is soft, comfortable, and warm – but is it also suitable for socks? The right yarn composition is crucial. We explain why pure alpaca wool is not always...
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45 Years of Knitting with Alpaca – Marcelina’s Story from Peru
By Fiorella Cruz
For 45 years, Marcelina from the Andes has worked with alpaca wool. Her story shows why craftsmanship, tradition, and high-quality natural fibers continue to inspire to this day.
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Why are black alpacas so special?
By Fiorella Cruz
Black alpacas are among the rarest alpacas in the world. Find out why their natural fiber is so special and how Hansa-farm supports their conservation.
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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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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're entering a new phase at Hansa-Farm. In addition to a visible change in design, it includes numerous improvements and features aimed...
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Interview: Marcelina from Peru tells us her story
By Fiorella Cruz
...about the culture of the alpacas that have surrounded them all their lives. Since when have you been working with alpacas? I have known alpacas since I was born. My...
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The Hansa-Farm distribution warehouse
By Fiorella Cruz
Did you know that we have more than 800 m² of knitting wool stored for you? Our distribution warehouse is in Neumünster. We store our goods there with a professional...
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10 reasons to knit
By Fiorella Cruz
Knitting is relaxing, boosts creativity, and lets you create unique favorite pieces. Discover 10 great reasons why this hobby is worth it.
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Merino sheep – origin, breeding and wool.
By Fiorella Cruz
The Merino sheep, which originally settled in North America, is descended from the fine-wool sheep breed. It probably owes its name to the Berber dynasty of the Merinids. In the...
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Knitting machines – the real pleasure or not? Part II
By Fiorella Cruz
What kind of knitting machine should I buy? For beginners, it is usually recommended to buy a knitting machine with a so-called single bed. Later, you can add a double...
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Hansa-Farm® – we remain fair, of course
By Fiorella Cruz
Hansa-Farm® – what does that mean? We have already announced it in the blog entry Fairalpaka becomes Hansa-Farm®. Today is Thursday, June 13th and we are now called Hansa-Farm®. An...
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Knitting machines – the real pleasure or not?
By Fiorella Cruz
General information about knitting machines: The biggest advantage of machine knitting over hand knitting is that you can create larger or more complex patterns quickly and easily, regardless of whether...
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