Your ALPAWOOL® Explorer Set
You have to feel the right wool.
What you get:
• Printed booklet with 50 knitting patterns
• Original pattern card with colors and yarn qualities
• Approx. 7 g of 100% baby alpaca yarn
• alpacare® laundry detergent sample
• €5 yarn voucher for purchases of €35 or more
€5,00
Plus €1.80 shipping within Germany.
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Discover colors & qualities
Discover our colors, qualities and yarn weights here.
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Feel baby alpaca
Feel the exceptional softness of baby alpaca in the mini braid.
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Select favorite pattern
Browse the pattern book and choose your favorite pattern .
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Knitted sample
Use the mini-skein to knit a small gauge swatch in your favorite pattern.
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Wash sample
Wash your gauge swatch with
alpacare®, let it dry flat
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Redeem voucher
Select your favorite yarn and redeem the €5 voucher on orders of €35 or more.
OUR STORY
Alpaca love since 2011.
We love alpaca wool. And we want you to find the right one for your project.
That's why you can compare colors, feel the yarn, and knit and wash a small sample with our Explorer Set.
Try it first. Then decide.
What’s inside your Explorer Set.
The Big ALPAWOOL® Knitting Pattern Book
50 knitting patterns with instructions and abbreviations for your next projects.
Original ALPAWOOL® Sample Card
Discover and compare colors and yarn qualities in their original form.
Approx. 7 g of baby alpaca yarn
100% baby alpaca for feeling and knitting a small gauge swatch.
alpacare® laundry detergent sample
Wash your gauge swatch and learn the proper care.
€5 wool voucher
Redeem the matching yarn for your project from €35 worth of goods.
Keine Verpflichtung zu einer weiteren Bestellung.
Developed for our alpaca yarns. Made for your next ideas.
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Over two years of work. So you can get started.
Alpaca wool has been our passion since 2011. Together with knitwear designer Imke von Nathusius, we worked on this pattern book for over two years, testing patterns and developing instructions.
The result: 50 inspiring knitting patterns for your own ideas.
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50 knitting patterns. Knitted with our yarns.
From delicate lace patterns to classic cables, discover the variety of our alpaca yarns.
Each pattern includes details on yarn, needle size, and gauge. This will help you find the perfect inspiration for your next knitting project.
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Knit it yourself. Experience it yourself.
With the baby alpaca mini swatch from your Explorer Set, you can knit your own little gauge swatch.
Wash it with the included alpacare® care sample and discover how our alpaca wool feels when knitting and after washing.
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More than just a pattern book.
We want you to experience our alpaca wool for yourself and discover new knitting ideas.
That's why your discovery set contains 50 knitting patterns, inspiration, and materials to try out. Take your time to find out which yarn suits you best.
Already have someone in mind?
Your knitting buddy who’s always looking for new patterns? Or your knitting circle, which loves trying new things together?
Send them your discovery. Maybe it’ll become your next joint knitting project.
For your favorite people with wool in their hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Explorer Set cost?
How much does the Explorer Set cost?
The set costs €5. Shipping within Germany costs an additional €1.80, making the total €6.80. You will also receive a €5 wool voucher on orders of €35 or more.
What is included in the set?
What is included in the set?
You will receive the printed book with 50 knitting patterns, our ALPAWOOL® pattern card, a mini cable-knit item made from baby alpaca, an alpacare® laundry detergent sample, and a €5 yarn voucher.
Do I need to order wool afterwards?
Do I need to order wool afterwards?
No. You can take your time getting to know our yarns and decide for yourself whether you would like to place an order afterwards.
What type of wool is used in the mini cable knit?
What type of wool is used in the mini cable knit?
The sample consists of ALPAWOOL® Baby 100 DK made of 100% baby alpaca and weighs approximately 7 g.
Can I really knit with the sample?
Can I really knit with the sample?
Yes, you can try a small swatch. How large it will be depends on the pattern, the needle size, and your knitting style. The swatch is not enough for a complete garment or for all 50 patterns.
Can I wash my gauge swatch afterwards?
Can I wash my gauge swatch afterwards?
Yes. Use the enclosed detergent sample according to the care and dosage instructions and let your gauge swatch dry flat.
Are knitting needles included?
Are knitting needles included?
No. Use the appropriate knitting needles for the gauge yarn. You can find information about the needle size in the yarn details.
Is the pattern book also suitable for beginners?
Is the pattern book also suitable for beginners?
It contains patterns of varying difficulty levels. Basic skills such as casting on as well as knit and purl stitches are helpful. You can start with a simple pattern.
How do I redeem the voucher?
How do I redeem the voucher?
Enter the unique code from your voucher card into the discount code field at checkout. It provides a €5 discount on orders of €35 or more and is valid until December 31, 2027.
Can I recommend the set to friends?
Can I recommend the set to friends?
You're very welcome. You can share the page directly using "Share via WhatsApp" or "Copy link".
Ready for your next yarn project?
Discover your colors. Feel the yarn. Try out your favorite pattern.
€5,00
Plus €1.80 shipping within Germany.
Includes a €5 wool voucher on orders of €35 or more.
No obligation to place a further order.
