Monday, February 10, 2020
Alpaca Fiber Projects
![Continuous Strand Weaving Continuous Strand Weaving](https://www.openherd.com/OhUserFiles/9875/1114581/md_2020_637173710707133406.jpg)
Continuous Strand Weaving
It's been almost a year now since our first harvest of alpaca fiber. I sent the blanket cuttings off to the mill to be processed into yarn, and the neck and chest fiber I had spun into core spun yarn for rugs. I have attended several courses at Fiber Education Fairs. So far, my favorite crafts are continuous strand weaving, peg loom rugs, and needle felting. I've tried my hand at spinning a couple of times. That skill may take longer to perfect than I have time for.
I have recently crocheted a core spun Alpaca rug and I like the results better than with the peg loom. There are no materials required other than core spun yarn. I use my fingers instead of a crochet hook and it takes very little time to create. It makes a thick, plush rug that is beautiful and I've received several compliments on them.
![Peg Loom Rug with core spun yarn Peg Loom Rug with core spun yarn](https://www.openherd.com/OhUserFiles/9875/1114581/sm_2020_637173711414829043.jpg)
Peg Loom Rug with core spun yarn
![Needle Felted Flower Needle Felted Flower](https://www.openherd.com/OhUserFiles/9875/1114581/sm_2020_637173712366773075.jpg)
Needle Felted Flower
![Crocheted Alpaca Rug Crocheted Alpaca Rug](https://www.openherd.com/OhUserFiles/9875/1114581/sm_2020_637266368158806508.jpg)
Crocheted Alpaca Rug