Description

Banner Elk Top is a 50% Superwash Merino / 50% Alpaca blend, prepared with care, triple-blended on the prep line for a smooth, even drafting experience.

The natural fibers create a yarn that’s both soft and strong, with alpaca’s silky drape complementing Merino’s bounce. Spinners will love the effortless drafting, and dyers will be delighted by how Merino and alpaca take color together, creating depth and richness in every braid.

• 50% Superwash Merino / 50% Alpaca
• Triple-blended for smooth prep and easy spinning

Rich greens, golds, and fiery oranges evoke a woodland walk in fall—Joyous Fibers’ Autumn Woods transforms Banner Elk into seasonal splendor.

50% US SW, 21.5 Micron Wool

US Wool → This means the wool comes from sheep raised in the United States. Many mills (like Meridian Mill House) take pride in sourcing domestically for quality and traceability.

SW = Superwash → The wool has been treated so it won’t felt as easily, and it’s more resistant to shrinking. This makes the finished yarn easier to wash and care for.

21.5 Micron → “Micron” measures the thickness of each individual fiber. The smaller the number, the finer (softer) the wool. 21.5 microns is considered a fine wool, similar to many Merino yarns. Very soft, definitely next-to-skin friendly (not scratchy).

50% Alpaca

• Alpaca fiber is naturally soft, silky, and has a bit of sheen.
• It adds drape and warmth when blended with wool, since it has less “bounce” than wool but more flow.
• Together with superwash wool, it makes a luxury blend that is soft, warm, and has beautiful dye uptake.

✨ Why it matters for spinners & dyers

Spinners: Easy to draft (because the mill blends it 3x), with a balance of elasticity (wool) and silkiness (alpaca). Great for garments, shawls, or accessories that touch the skin.

Dyers: Merino + alpaca take dye differently, so when you dye them together, you get depth, tonal variation, and a rich, dimensional look.