Lynsdale Park Alpacas

31/03/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY! 😉

Why alpaca fibre is less prickly than sheep’s wool. 🤓

👉 Alpaca fibre has very smooth handle. This is partly due to the scale structure (or cuticles) of the fibres that protrude less from the fibre shalt than those of sheep. This means that the fibre feels less prickly when wearing!

Compare each of the fibre types shown in the illustration… Polyester fibres and silk are super smooth (towards the right) while on the left you can see that coarse wool fibres have very prominent scales protruding from the surface of the fibre. Finer wool, although it has a smaller diameter fibre, still has much more prominent scales than alpaca or cashmere. On this photo, I think alpaca looks smoother than cashmere…?

Anyway, now you know why many people who can’t wear wool can wear cashmere or alpaca. I’m one of them! (Lanolin is another part of the story…but we’ll save that for another day…)

10/02/2024

SCHEDULE SECTION 1: Hand Spinning

Please read conditions for presentation, judging criteria and definitions.

Conditions
1. This section will judge spinning of alpaca and alpaca blends.
2. A staple of original fibre(s) or sample of tops, sliver etc. must be attached to all exhibits. Entries for allcategories may use commercially combed or carded fibre.
3. State the intended purpose of yarn.
4. Judging will be based on:
• Fleece and yarn for end use.
• Twist in single and ply. Spinning System employed.
• Evenness of spin and ply.
• Washing and presentation.
5. Please attach the Craft Exhibit Description Ticket and the Craft Exhibitor Form using a safety pin or bulb pin.
6. Skeins to be presented as singles skein.
7. Exhibits that are the incorrect weight will be displayed but not judged.
8. In presentation, make sure the skein can be examined, so ensure they have sufficient ties, and can be opened out by the judge.

Class CS1
Specimen of fine hand spun yarn (lace weight) in suri alpaca, plied, not less than 50 grams. 19 wraps per inch or finer. State intended purpose.

Class CS2
Specimen of fine hand spun yarn (lace weight) in huacaya alpaca, plied, not less than 50 grams. 19 wraps per inch or finer. State intended purpose.

Class CS3
Specimen of hand spun plied yarn in huacaya alpaca. Between 11 and 14 wraps per inch. Not less than 50 grams. State intended purpose.

Class CS4
Specimen of hand spun plied yarn in suri alpaca. Between 11 and 14 wraps per inch. Not less than 50 grams. State intended purpose.

Class CS5
Specimen of hand spun, plied huacaya alpaca in bulky yarn, between 8 and 11 wraps per inch. Not less than 50 grams. State intended purpose.

Class CS6
Specimen of hand spun, plied suri alpaca in bulky yarn, between 8 and 11 wraps per inch. Not less than 50 grams. State intended purpose.

Class CS7
Specimen of hand spun plied alpaca blend (see definition). Not less than 50 grams. Wraps per inch open.
State blend and purpose

Class CS8
Specimen of hand spun alpaca novelty yarn (see definition). This yarn can incorporate commercial tops or sliver, can be dyed or overdyed. The yarn can be plied or a single strand with the twist set. Not less than
50 grams. Wraps per inch open.
State purpose and technique.

Class CS9 NOVICE
Specimen of alpaca or alpaca blend, hand spun by a novice spinner (see definition). Not less than 50 grams.
Wraps per inch open.

CHAMPION HAND SPUN YARN EXHIBIT
Reserve Champion Hand Spun Yarn Exhibit

13/01/2024

Wethers available - age range 2 years to 10 years old - ideal age is 3-8 years old - have been guarding sheep and I have never lost a lamb to foxes. Nearly all Suri and just been shorn, vaccinated, toenails etc so ready to go now - can deliver in Yass region. Make ideal herd guards or pets as they are calm personalities

03/09/2023

Beautiful little boys (about 18 months old) allowed out into the driveway to graze and they are very pleased with themselves - LPK Tipu Sultan at the front - silver grey Suri 😊

29/07/2023

Suri wethers for sale - aged between 2 and 8 years old - ideal herd guards or pets

22/01/2023

Lots of lovely wethers for sale - age range 2years to 12 years.
For herd guards age 3-8 years is recommended - these boys have been guarding sheep and I haven’t lost a lamb to foxes yet.
The 2 year olds are very quiet and would make wonderful pets as they are a bit young to be herd guards yet.
DM me for pricing

22/08/2022

My poor little Taariq - not well so off to the vet - very sluggish and not eating

05/08/2022

I love Melanie’s creations and her alpaca stud is just down the road from Lynsdale Park Alpacas

30/07/2022

Natural fibres always

What makes wool so special?

Wool's physical cell structure is complex. Each layer has a function.

This unique structure gives wool its natural ability to breathe, absorbing and releasing humidity. That's how wool is capable of adjusting to situations, keeping you warm when the weather is cool, and cool when the weather is warm.

In addition wool is super safe. Wool's high water and nitrogen content make it naturally flame retardant.

And wool absorbs unhealthy carbons in the atmosphere providing a better environment – especially indoors.

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22/04/2022

My stunning little boy out of LPK Meera and KKY Kingfisher - to be registered as LPK Tipu Sultan - he is quite regal

10/04/2022

Another little girl to LPK Nikku and KKY Kingfisher - and she has the grey colouring too - very happy