Cosy Up for Winter with Our New Alpaca Beanies

Just in time for a crisp winter's day – our latest alpaca beanies have arrived!

 

🧶 Two timeless crochet styles:

 

Fitted cap – snug and stylish at $30

Almost slouchy – relaxed, perfect for ponytails at $35

Made from luxurious alpaca – a natural hollow fibre that’s warm, light, and beautiful to wear.

We’re happy to make a style and colour to suit you.

 

🛍️ See the full range every Saturday at Thames Market (8am–1pm)

📍 Or book an appointment to visit our Te Aroha studio

 

✨ www.alpaccaartistry.com

📸 Instagram: @alpacca_artistry2 

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Snuggly Soft for the Tiniest Heads 🐑🧶

 

Our new range of handcrafted alpaca baby beanies has arrived — soft, warm, and gentle on delicate skin.

 

Made from 100% alpaca or a luxurious blend of alpaca, merino, and silk, these beanies come in four soft colours: cream, pink, lemon, and blue. We’ve designed them in three sizes to fit growing babies from 0–9 months.

 

Choose from two cosy styles, each hand-crocheted with love and care — perfect for keeping little ones snug on chilly days or as a thoughtful gift.

 

💛 Sizes:

• 0–3 months

• 3–6 months

• 6–9 months

 

🌸 Colours:

• Cream

• Pink

• Lemon

• Blue

 

Come see them in person at Thames Market every Saturday or message us for photos and prices.

Browse more handmade alpaca pieces at www.alpaccaartistry.com

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From Fleece to Fashion: A Sunday of Alpaca Magic

Sunday was buying day — and what a find! Two beautifully soft black alpaca fleeces came home with us, full of promise and texture. After a gentle but thorough clean, we got straight to work processing the fibre.

There’s something deeply satisfying about carding and spinning freshly prepared fleece — especially when the fibres are this rich and luxurious. Once spun, the yarn almost begged to be turned into something special.

And it didn’t take long. The first creation? A brand-new headband — soft, warm, and with a subtle sheen that only black alpaca can give. Every stitch reflects the care and joy poured into each step, from paddock to product.

Follow the journey and see the finished piece at www.alpaccaartistry.com or on Instagram @alpaccaartistry_2.
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Time to Spin: A Rich Alpaca Blend in Black, Silver, Rust & White

The next spin begins — and this one’s extra special.

Carefully processed by hand, our latest batch of alpaca fleece blends striking tones of black, silver, rust, and white into a deep, rich mix. Each twist of the spindle brings out subtle shades and natural softness unique to these fibres. The result? A one-of-a-kind yarn that’s ready to be transformed into cosy, elegant winter wear.

Every colour tells a story — from the bold sheen of silver to the earthy warmth of rust. Perfect for creating timeless beanies, snug scarves, or textured ear warmers that stand out in the chill.

Follow the journey on: 🌐 www.alpaccaartistry.com
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Come see what’s spinning next!

Keep Warm in Style – Headbands, Ear Warmers & Hair Tidies

Looking for a stylish way to keep your hair in place and your ears toasty this winter? Our handcrafted alpaca headbands, ear warmers, and hair tidies are just the thing!

With a wide range of styles, sizes, and colours—from creamy blends and soft light browns to rich mid browns and deep black-brown mixes—there’s something to suit everyone. Some even double as a snug little neck warmer!

Prices range from just $15 to $30, making them a great value for thoughtful, practical gifts or a cosy treat for yourself.

Come visit us at Thames Market every Saturday to try them on, or email us for photos and available styles—we’re happy to help you choose!

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Alpaca Colour Mixes – Naturally Stunning

From soft creams and warm fawns to deep browns and silvery greys — alpaca fleece comes in a beautiful range of natural colours.

At Alpacca Artistry, we use these undyed shades (and the occasional hint of pure silk) to create cosy beanies, scarves, and more. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, spun and crocheted with care.

See what’s new at www.alpaccaartistry.com and follow us on Instagram @alpacca_artistry2 🧶✨

I'm often asked about the benefits of alpaca wool compared to traditional sheeps wool. Alpaca is a hollow fibre. It's super light and soft. Imagine wearing a down jacket or changing to double glazing windows. These unique properties are ideal for creating super warm garments. When I wear my hooded scarf, it's soft, snuggly, light and warm. Another benefit is the how quickly Alpaca dries. Just soak your garment in cold water, rinse, squeeze out as much water as you can, then place flat on a towel to dry. Perfect for winter! Below is a a photo of a hooded scarf about halfway completed. Simply beautiful!

Alpacca Artistry began with a small range of beanies, headbands, placemats and storage bags. It didn't take long for curiosity and creativity to spark new alpaca designs along with requests from customers. Each Saturday you can view and try on these high quality alpaca beanies, gloves, head bands, scarves and one of a kind vests, shawls and shrugs. We can design and create from our large range of colour mixes. Alpaca fibres are perfect for chilly winter days. Pure luxury, so soft and snuggly.