Mini Knit Chullos

These Mini Knit Chullos make your needle felted animals even more attractive. They are hand knit using alpaca yarn to highlight the faces. Our expert knitters in the highlands of Peru make them complete with earholes and tassels. The original chullo is an Andean style hat that was created in Alpaca for its warming qualities that help to insulate its wearer from the harsh elements in the Andean Mountain region. We offer these in 4 sizes and assorted colors.

What Is Alpaca Fiber?

Alpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids.

The two breeds of alpacas are: the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons. Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making it ideal for a number of different kinds of products. Compared to sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is considerably softer and more durable.