DROPS Air vs Berroco Ultra Alpaca ↗
Why an alpaca blend with US retail evidence can still be a poor direct replacement.
Berroco
Berroco Ultra Alpaca yarn alternatives
Equal portions of alpaca and wool distinguish this yarn from all-wool candidates. A 20-stitch swatch must also be assessed for the drape and texture the pattern needs.
Specifications checked Sep 10, 2026 · Primary manufacturer source ↗
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTES TO SWATCH
What yarns compare with Berroco Ultra Alpaca?
These US-listed candidates share fiber families and either overlap in published stitch gauge or, where this yarn’s gauge is missing, have similar length per 100 g. The order is not a compatibility verdict.
| Yarn to compare | Published gauge | Fiber context | Calculated length / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berroco Ultra WoolCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Wool | 200 m |
| Cascade Yarns 220 SuperwashCompare side by side ↗ | 20–22 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Wool | 200 m |
| Cascade Yarns Cascade 220Compare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool100% Peruvian Highland Wool | 200 m |
| Berroco VintageCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon | 199 m |
Berroco Ultra Alpaca specifications
- Fiber composition
- 50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian WoolSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Construction
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published package
- 100 g; 219 yds / 200 mSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published knitting gauge
- 20 sts & 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published weight category
- 4 - WorstedSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Care instructions
- Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Treatment / characteristics
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published needles
- 8 (US) / 5 mmSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
We retain source units. Published pairings of 4 inches and 10 cm are approximate. “Not verified” means no supported value is recorded here; it does not mean the yarn lacks that property.
A CLOSER LOOK
Comparison notes
No physical testing is claimed. Swatch in your pattern’s stitch and strand combination, wash and dry it, then check gauge and fabric. Browse the US yarn alternatives guide · Send a correction.