Baby-soft, machine-washable, and bursting with color. Big Bad Wool Weepaca is a 50/50 blend of superwash merino and baby alpaca that manages to be both incredibly practical and genuinely luxurious. The merino brings structure and washability; the alpaca brings cloud-soft warmth and a subtle halo. The result is a worsted-weight yarn that knitters reach for again and again—especially when the project needs to survive real life.

Yarn Details

• Weight: Worsted
• Fiber Content: 50% Superwash Merino, 50% Baby Alpaca
• Yardage: 95 yards / 87 meters
• Skein Weight: 50 grams
• Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1 inch on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Care: Machine wash cold on gentle, or hand wash; lay flat to dry

Why You'll Love It

• Genuinely Soft: The baby alpaca content makes this yarn noticeably softer than a standard superwash merino—comfortable enough for babies and sensitive skin.
• Machine Washable: The superwash treatment means finished projects can go straight in the washing machine, making it ideal for gifts and kids' knits.
• A Palette Like No Other: Big Bad Wool is known for their bold, cheerful color range—from bright pops to soft neutrals—with something for every project and every knitter.
• Versatile Weight: At worsted weight with a generous 50g put-up, it's fast to knit and works beautifully for everything from baby blankets to adult accessories.

What to Knit

• Wee Cardi by Donna Higgins
• Baby Bear by Julie Weisenberger
• Anita Mitt(en)s by Donna Higgins

The Go-To Gift Yarn

Weepaca has earned its place as one of our most-gifted yarns—and for good reason. It's the yarn you reach for when you want the recipient to actually use what you've made. Soft enough for a newborn, durable enough for an active toddler, and easy enough to care for that even non-knitters won't ruin it in the wash. It works just as well for adult hats, cowls, and quick sweaters as it does for baby knits, making it one of the most versatile yarns in the shop.

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