Alpaca creates the premium handle, elegant drape and delicate bloom that give the yarn its signature cloud-like character.
Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze
A featherlight alpaca halo with extraordinary metreage
Mode Alpaca Haze is a luxury lace yarn for delicate but warm knitting. Its alpaca-rich strand creates a soft cloud-like bloom, while wool and polyamide add structure and support. Knit it alone for an airy fabric or hold it with another yarn to add softness, colour and a beautiful halo.
- 58% alpaca provides exceptional softness, gentle warmth and an elegant halo.
- 212m from a 25g ball delivers generous coverage with almost no weight.
- Mohair-free halo yarn gives modern soft-focus texture with a distinctly alpaca-rich handle.
- Eleven coordinated shades work alone, tonally or paired with other Mode at Rowan yarns.
58% AlpacaCloud-like softness and warmth
212m / 25gExceptional lace-weight metreage
3.25 to 5mmOfficial needle range
2 Ply / LaceKnit alone or hold together
Three fibres, each with a useful role
Alpaca Haze is designed to look full and softly brushed while remaining remarkably light. The blend balances alpaca luxury with the resilience and support needed for a versatile lace yarn.
Wool contributes recovery and support, helping the alpaca-rich fabric hold its shape more effectively.
Polyamide supports the fine construction and adds useful durability without taking away its featherlight feel.
Texture without heavy fabric
Let the halo become part of the design
Alpaca Haze gently softens the outline of each stitch. Used alone, it creates an ethereal fabric with beautiful drape. Held with another yarn, it adds warmth, depth and a painterly blend of colour without changing the project into a bulky knit.
- Delicate sweaters, cardigans and lightweight layering pieces
- Shawls, wraps, scarves, cowls and soft accessories
- Modern vests, short-sleeve tops and softly textured garments
- Held-together designs using Cotton DK, Alpaca Wool, Merino Soft or Softest Alpaca
- Knitting and crochet where a fine halo and elegant drape are welcome
Light as air.
Softly warm.
Beautifully versatile.
Softly warm.
Beautifully versatile.
A premium alpaca lace yarn that transforms simple fabric and gives companion yarns a refined soft-focus finish.
Use it alone or hold it with another yarn
Airy, elegant and softly transparent
Follow a dedicated Alpaca Haze pattern for lightweight sweaters, vests, cardigans, wraps and accessories. The fabric remains warm and luxurious while retaining an ethereal lace-weight character.
Add halo, warmth and colour depth
Pair it with a smooth companion yarn to soften stitch definition, blend shades and create a fuller fabric. Follow a pattern written for both yarns, because the combined gauge and quantities will be different.
Where Alpaca Haze works beautifully
Featherlight sweaters
Create elegant layers with warmth and visible softness but very little physical weight.
Modern vests and tops
The fine strand gives contemporary sleeveless and short-sleeve shapes a polished, softly draped finish.
Shawls and wraps
Exceptional metreage, halo and drape make it an inviting choice for lace, simple texture and generous shapes.
Companion-yarn projects
Hold it with a smooth yarn to add warmth, tonal depth and a luxury bloom to sweaters and accessories.
Choose from all eleven Alpaca Haze colours
Build refined neutrals with Shadow, Navy, Silver, Silk, Jasmine, Mink and Cocoa, then introduce softly expressive Peony, Khaki, Capri or Merlot. Each tile below uses the exact image assigned to that live Shopify variant.
010Shadow
011Navy
012Silver
013Silk
014Jasmine
015Mink
016Cocoa
017Peony
018Khaki
019Capri
020Merlot
Shade images are a helpful guide, but screens and lighting vary. Match shade numbers and dye lots when buying for one project.
Suitable Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze patterns
Direct Sewing carries patterns that use Alpaca Haze alone and designs that combine it with another yarn. Check the pattern materials carefully so you buy the correct quantities of every yarn required.
Ren MIP69
A dedicated lace cardigan pattern that lets Alpaca Haze create the complete fabric.
Lise MIP56
A lightweight short-sleeve sweater with elegant softness and modern layering potential.
Ayla MIP71
A versatile Alpaca Haze sweater pattern with three neckline treatments to choose from.
Sorine MIP63
A textured v-neck vest that balances contemporary shape with featherlight warmth.
Lars MIP55
A jumper and sleeveless-top pattern designed for Alpaca Haze's fine, softly draped fabric.
Hanne MIP62
A v-neck short-sleeve jumper with understated style and a luxurious soft-focus finish.
Fern MIP76
A relaxed sweater using Alpaca Haze together with Mode Softest Alpaca.
Sigrid MIP57
A jumper combining Alpaca Haze with Mode Cotton DK for halo, colour depth and structure.
The pattern decides the finished fabric
A useful gauge range, not one compulsory setting
Rowan gives a broad reference of 24 to 18 stitches and 38 to 27 rows per 10cm across 3.25mm to 5mm needles. This flexibility reflects the different fabrics Alpaca Haze can create. Smaller needles produce a finer, more controlled fabric, while larger needles open the stitches and emphasise airiness and halo.
Held-together tip: when Alpaca Haze is paired with another yarn, ignore the lace-yarn gauge and follow the combined gauge in the pattern. Knit, wash and dry a generous swatch before measuring.
24 to 18Reference stitches per 10cm, with 38 to 27 rows, across 3.25mm to 5mm needles. Your pattern gauge takes priority.
Calculate the quantity from your pattern
The balls are light, but the metreage is generous. Use the exact ball count or total length for your size and for the way Alpaca Haze is being used. A held-together pattern needs separate quantities for Alpaca Haze and its companion yarn.
Find the required metres
Read the total for your size and identify whether Alpaca Haze is used alone or with another yarn.
Divide by 212
A project requiring 1,000m uses 4.72 balls before any allowance.
Round up and add margin
For that example, buy at least 5 balls and consider 6 for swatching, joins or adjustments.
Dye-lot tip: order enough of one shade at the same time and check the labels before starting. A consistent dye lot matters especially when Alpaca Haze is used as the visible top layer of a held-together fabric.
Compare the Mode at Rowan alpaca range
Alpaca Haze for lace and layering
Choose it for a fine halo yarn that works alone or alongside another yarn to add warmth, softness and colour depth.
Alpaca Cotton for airy DK fabric
For a featherlight DK / light 8 ply construction with cotton structure and alpaca halo, explore Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton.
Softest Alpaca for brushed Aran volume
For a warmer, fuller Aran / 10 ply yarn with plush brushed presence, explore Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca.
Verified yarn details
Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze specifications
| Brand and range | Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze |
|---|---|
| Fibre content | 58% alpaca, 22% wool, 20% polyamide |
| Yarn weight | Lace / 2 ply |
| Ball weight | 25g |
| Ball length | Approximately 212m / 233yd |
| Recommended knitting needles | 3.25mm to 5mm / UK 10 to 6 / US 3 to 8 |
| Reference tension range | 24 to 18 stitches and 38 to 27 rows per 10cm |
| Handle and fabric | Featherlight, softly warm and draping with an elegant alpaca halo |
| Care | Hand wash gently in cold water; dry flat in shade; do not bleach or tumble dry; low iron; consult a cleaner for suitable dry-cleaning solvents |
| Live Direct Sewing shades | Eleven |
Keep your finished knit soft and beautifully shaped
Use cold water and a suitable gentle cleanser. Avoid rubbing, twisting, vigorous agitation and sudden temperature changes.
Lift the wet item carefully, press out moisture without wringing, reshape it and dry flat in the shade.
Do not tumble dry or bleach. If needed, use only low iron heat and avoid crushing the halo. Consult a professional cleaner about suitable solvents.
Before you cast on with Alpaca Haze
Is Alpaca Haze a lace or 2 ply yarn?
Yes. It is a lace-weight yarn commonly described as 2 ply in New Zealand. It can create a fine fabric on its own or be held with another yarn, so the exact gauge depends on the pattern and needle size.
Is Alpaca Haze a mohair yarn?
No. It contains 58% alpaca, 22% wool and 20% polyamide, with no mohair. It offers a soft halo effect, but its handle and fibre behaviour are different from a mohair and silk yarn.
Can I substitute it for a mohair lace yarn?
Sometimes, but not automatically. Compare metreage, fibre content and the pattern's gauge, then make a washed swatch. Alpaca Haze has a different drape, bloom and resilience from mohair blends.
Can I hold Alpaca Haze with another yarn?
Yes. It is especially effective with smooth yarns when you want extra warmth, colour depth and halo. Use a pattern written for the combination or swatch carefully, because holding yarns together changes gauge, fabric and quantity.
Will it shed fibres?
Some loose surface fibre is normal in a brushed halo yarn, particularly during early handling and wear. Gentle washing and avoiding friction help preserve the finish. Make a swatch if fibre transfer is a concern.
Can I crochet with Alpaca Haze?
Yes. It can create lightweight crochet garments, wraps and accessories, either alone or as a companion yarn. Make a washed sample first to judge stitch visibility, drape and halo.
How many balls should I order?
Use the ball count stated for your exact pattern size, or divide the required metres by 212 and round up. Add an allowance for swatching, joins, pattern adjustments and any companion-yarn requirements.
Are online colours exact?
The colour card uses the exact live variant images, but screens and lighting vary. Use the shade number as the most dependable reference and allow for dye-lot variation.
Add luxury softness without adding heavy weight
Pick a colour above, choose an Alpaca Haze pattern, check whether it is used alone or held together, and create a beautifully soft piece with warmth, drape and modern elegance.
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