--- title: "alpaca yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/alpaca-yarn" last_updated: "2026-07-10T03:35:40.421Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($13K/yr) — alpaca yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($13K/yr) — alpaca yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "alpaca yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **alpaca yarn** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($13K/yr) — alpaca yarn doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$13K** **Growth (1y)** **+248.2%** **Products** **41** **Brands** **15** was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **29** **Price range** **$5.49–$58.69** **Returns** **2.6%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **75** ×0.20 Quality gap **41** ×0.10 Returns **79** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +248.2% year over year. 8K4KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.8× ## **Competition** - Lion Brand Yarn24% - Alpaca Warehouse24% - eKushi15% - Sunny Cat9% - KnitPal5% - Yarnalia4% - Other (9 brands)19% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (38% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 15 brands and 29 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▼falling was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **29** **Top 5 brand share** **77%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Blush](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515+KP0EAXL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Blush**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T4CGTQ) Lion Brand Yarn$7.304.6★1,86116%▼falling 2 ![3-Pack Baby Alpaca Wool Blend Yarn Worsted Weight Fashion Collection Art Crafts Crochet and Knitting Sunny Cat Premium Brand (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dw8M1R3bL.jpg) [**3-Pack Baby Alpaca Wool Blend Yarn Worsted Weight Fashion Collection Art Crafts Crochet and Knitting Sunny Cat Premium Brand (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q1H6SCB) Sunny Cat$21.894.3★2408%▲rising 3 ![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M044 - Dark Fuchsia)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xUJIAk2RL.jpg) [**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M044 - Dark Fuchsia)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVVFTQY) eKushi$31.644.5★1115%▲rising 4 ![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M070 - Old Lavender)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Bo4BNouyL.jpg) [**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M070 - Old Lavender)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVV98JH) eKushi$31.874.5★1115%▲rising 5 ![100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Sage Green DK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410YSr1ziGL.jpg) [**100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Sage Green DK)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK9S1T4Q) Alpaca Warehouse$33.024.6★6844%▲rising 6 ![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (N010 - Natural White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uiU6S-U0L.jpg) [**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (N010 - Natural White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVWKB71) eKushi$31.544.5★1113%▼falling 7 ![100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White DK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418yARFJb1L.jpg) [**100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White DK)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK9M7FRL) Alpaca Warehouse$33.234.6★6843%▼falling 8 ![Yarnalia Joy Lace Weight Alpaca Yarn 4-Pack 100% Baby Alpaca Ultra-Soft Alpaca Yarn for Knitting and Crocheting Premium Yarn Spun in Peru Available in 22 Colors Snow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415HMV8EIGL.jpg) [**Yarnalia Joy Lace Weight Alpaca Yarn 4-Pack 100% Baby Alpaca Ultra-Soft Alpaca Yarn for Knitting and Crocheting Premium Yarn Spun in Peru Available in 22 Colors Snow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS4LRLXR) Yarnalia$27.004.5★433%▲rising 9 ![Mary Maxim Alpaca Yarn Soft Warm Tweed Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting Medium Worsted Weight 4 Ideal for Scarves Sweaters Afghans and Blankets 262 Yards Aqua Stripe 1 Skein](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wzTtgDjHL.jpg) [**Mary Maxim Alpaca Yarn Soft Warm Tweed Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting Medium Worsted Weight 4 Ideal for Scarves Sweaters Afghans and Blankets 262 Yards Aqua Stripe 1 Skein**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G8NBLNJ) Mary Maxim$10.614.3★1333%▼falling 10 ![Gisimo 100% Merino Wool Yarn 3-Ply Luxurious and Soft Yarn for Hand Knitting & Crocheting (Evergreen 1Ball)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oCRge3i8L.jpg) [**Gisimo 100% Merino Wool Yarn 3-Ply Luxurious and Soft Yarn for Hand Knitting & Crocheting (Evergreen 1Ball)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6K1LGMM) Gisimo$7.814.5★5493%▼falling 11 ![Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Purple Aster](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y8ExBQQGL.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Purple Aster**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T4724P) Lion Brand Yarn$7.184.6★1,8613%▲rising 12 ![Pullu - Baby Alpaca Merino Wool Yarn Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) Worsted Weight - Sourced Directly from Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Serene Skylight)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j+WH4H-RL.jpg) [**Pullu - Baby Alpaca Merino Wool Yarn Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) Worsted Weight - Sourced Directly from Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Serene Skylight)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK9K2W5J) Alpaca Warehouse$34.624.7★1113%▲rising 13 ![Alpaca Warehouse 100% Pure Wool Yarn Superwash Set of 6 Skeins (300 Grams) DK Weight - Sourced Directly from Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White - 6 Skeins)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eN03ta3WL.jpg) [**Alpaca Warehouse 100% Pure Wool Yarn Superwash Set of 6 Skeins (300 Grams) DK Weight - Sourced Directly from Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White - 6 Skeins)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8LL25G9) Alpaca Warehouse$47.034.4★4363%—flat 14 ![Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Cream](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iScfjqpML.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Cream**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T2HL8L) Lion Brand Yarn$8.394.6★1,8612%▲rising 15 ![100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Charcoal Gray DK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M89eC9nxL.jpg) [**100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Charcoal Gray DK)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYCN7QN) Alpaca Warehouse$33.144.6★6842%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 41 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 41 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Blush](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515+KP0EAXL.jpg)**Lion Brand Yarn (1 Skein) Touch of Alpaca Yarn Blush** Lion Brand Yarn**$7.30**4.6★1,861 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074T4CGTQ) [![3-Pack Baby Alpaca Wool Blend Yarn Worsted Weight Fashion Collection Art Crafts Crochet and Knitting Sunny Cat Premium Brand (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dw8M1R3bL.jpg)**3-Pack Baby Alpaca Wool Blend Yarn Worsted Weight Fashion Collection Art Crafts Crochet and Knitting Sunny Cat Premium Brand (White)** Sunny Cat**$21.89**4.3★240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q1H6SCB) [![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M044 - Dark Fuchsia)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xUJIAk2RL.jpg)**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M044 - Dark Fuchsia)** eKushi**$31.64**4.5★111 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVVFTQY) [![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M070 - Old Lavender)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Bo4BNouyL.jpg)**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (M070 - Old Lavender)** eKushi**$31.87**4.5★111 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVV98JH) [![100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Sage Green DK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410YSr1ziGL.jpg)**100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Sage Green DK)** Alpaca Warehouse**$33.02**4.6★684 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK9S1T4Q) [![eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (N010 - Natural White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uiU6S-U0L.jpg)**eKushi 100% Baby Alpaca Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting - Set of 3 Skeins of Premium Yarn DK - Lightweight Hypoallergenic & Thermal Peru Made - Ideal for Delicate Projects (N010 - Natural White)** eKushi**$31.54**4.5★111 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLVWKB71) [![100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White DK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418yARFJb1L.jpg)**100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Wool Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight - Made in Peru - Heavenly Soft and Perfect for Knitting and Crocheting (Alabaster White DK)** Alpaca Warehouse**$33.23**4.6★684 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK9M7FRL) [![Yarnalia Joy Lace Weight Alpaca Yarn 4-Pack 100% Baby Alpaca Ultra-Soft Alpaca Yarn for Knitting and Crocheting Premium Yarn Spun in Peru Available in 22 Colors Snow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415HMV8EIGL.jpg)**Yarnalia Joy Lace Weight Alpaca Yarn 4-Pack 100% Baby Alpaca Ultra-Soft Alpaca Yarn for Knitting and Crocheting Premium Yarn Spun in Peru Available in 22 Colors Snow** Yarnalia**$27.00**4.5★43 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS4LRLXR) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Soft Feel**25% *“SUPER SOFT”* **Color**21% *“The colors are pretty”* **Material Quality**12% *“This is a great yarn to work with without having to spend a fortune on 100% alpaca yarn”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Nice mat”* **Upholstery/Fabric Quality**5% *“This yarn is beautiful Merino Wool”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“It's easy to work with”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Its just like it is on the Amazon Website”* **Embellishment/Embroidery Quality**2% *“This yarn is great for crocheting”* **Durability**2% *“durable and pretty”* **Size-Overall**2% *“Decent size”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Color**21% *“Poor Color”* **Material Quality**18% *“Definitely not wool”* **Hard Feel**17% *“Product not soft”* **Size-Overall**7% *“Very small”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Low Quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Its a product misrepresentation and thats bad both for the business and the customers”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Its quite inconvenient”* **Durability**2% *“Sheds”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**2% *“Sheds”* #### **Top return reasons**- Color25% - Size-Overall18% - Advertised Vs Actual Product14% - Thin13% - Material Quality8% - Thickness5% - Value For Money3% - Display Colors3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Hard Feel2%