Cascade Yarn Alpaca Lace - Blue Mist 1401s Alpaca Alpaca Lace is a very fine and very soft yarn that is perfect for showing off basic to complicated lace knitting. This knitting yarn has plenty of yardage to make a shawl with just one skein. 100% Baby Alpaca Lace Weight [0]. Knitting Gauge: 33 - 40 sts = 4" (10 cm) US #1. Weight: 50 g / 1.75 oz Approx: 437 yds / 400 m Hand Wash Cold. Lay Flat to Dry.