Paradise Fibers Chocolate Kiss Alpaca, BFL & Polwarth Top
Paradise Fibers Chocolate Kiss Alpaca, BFL & Polwarth Top
SKU: PFB800
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Details
Chocolate Kiss is a Paradise Fibers custom blend of 40% UK alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) and 30% Polwarth, combed into a ready-to-spin top in a soft, heathered milk-chocolate brown. It spins like a dream, and the three fibers each bring something different.
Alpaca gives warmth, drape and a silky, gentle halo. Polwarth adds plenty of spring and softness, so the yarn does not go flat the way pure alpaca can. BFL brings luster and a long, smooth staple that balances the two and makes drafting easy.
Fiber details
- Fiber content: 40% UK alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Polwarth
- Color: Natural heathered brown, undyed
- Preparation: Combed top
- Sold by: The ounce
- Best for: Hand spinning; warm sweaters, hats, mitts and cowls
How it spins
A short forward draw gives a smooth, drapey yarn with a soft sheen. A long draw lets the Polwarth puff up for a lighter, loftier yarn. Because alpaca has no crimp of its own, give it enough twist to hold together, then wash in warm water to let the wool bloom.
What to make with it
Cozy sweaters, hats, mitts, cowls and blankets. The natural brown also overdyes beautifully: acid dye over it gives rich, heathered shades. Try our acid dyes, or browse more alpaca spinning fiber and specialty blends.
Questions about Chocolate Kiss
What is Chocolate Kiss made of?
40% UK alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester and 30% Polwarth wool.
Is it dyed?
No. The color is the natural heathered brown of the fibers, which also makes it a good base for overdyeing.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. BFL and Polwarth are easy, forgiving wools to draft, and they give the alpaca the structure it needs.
How much fiber do I need?
Plan on about 4 oz for a hat or small shawlette, 8 oz for a generous shawl or scarf, and 1½ to 2 lb for an adult sweater. Buy it all at once: this is a small-batch blend and may not be restocked.
How is it priced?
Sold by the ounce. Quantity pricing applies automatically at 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb, so buying for a sweater costs far less per ounce than buying a single sample.
Paradise Fibers Chocolate Kiss Alpaca, BFL & Polwarth Top
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most in-stock orders ship within one business day from our Spokane, WA shop, and you'll get tracking as soon as yours is on the way. If an item is a special order or backordered, it says so right above the Add to Cart button.
Many of our products are beginner-friendly, and the product description says so.
Our kits and bundles are another easy start, since they come with the materials and instructions for a first project.
Each fiber has its own feel and function. Merino is super soft and great for next-to-skin wear. BFL (Bluefaced Leicester) is strong, with a lovely luster. Need help deciding? Reach out! We’re happy to help.
For Yarn, check your pattern's yardage requirements. A standard pair of socks usually takes 100g of fingering weight, while a hat takes about 100g of worsted.For Spinning Fiber, a standard 4oz braid will generally make a pair of socks or a hat. For larger garments like sweaters, you will likely need 1.5 to 2 lbs of fiber.Still unsure? Send us your project details! We are happy to do the math for you to ensure you don't run short.
If a product goes out of stock after you order, we’ll notify you right away with options: a refund, a substitution, or a backorder (when possible). We never leave you hanging.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unused items in their original packaging. Start a return in our returns portal with your email or order number and it issues the label. Used and demo equipment, bargain bin and clearance items, gift cards, digital patterns and custom items are final sale. If an item arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, report it in the portal with a photo and we cover the return shipping. Full terms: return policy.
Yes. Our project kits and beginner bundles come with the materials, tools, and instructions, so you don't have to guess what to buy.