Hawk Alpaca Merino Blend Yarn

Use alpaca merino tweed yarn for warm knitting and crochet projects, from cables and sweaters to scarves, cowls and hats.

Quince & Co Hawk is an alpaca merino tweed yarn with a rugged soul, refined texture, and earthy depth. This worsted weight yarn blends 60% Alpaca with 40% Merino, creating a warm, soft, character-rich fiber with natural neps flecked throughout. The result is a yarn that feels grounded and timeless, with a beautifully worn-in look that suits classic garments, textured accessories, and heirloom-style projects.

Hawk’s earthy colorways are inspired by forest floors, weathered stone, and stormy seas, making the line especially appealing for sweaters, cardigans, vests, scarves, cowls, hats, mittens, shawls, wraps, and textured home accents. The tweed character gives depth to simple stitches, while the alpaca and merino blend adds warmth, softness, and a pleasing hand.

Knitters can use Hawk with suitable knitting needles for classic cables, seed stitch, moss stitch, ribbing, gansey-inspired textures, structured hats, and everyday sweaters built to last. The listed knit gauge is 4.5 sts per inch on US Size 8 needles, giving a useful starting point for swatching. Crocheters can enjoy this alpaca merino tweed yarn for richly textured scarves, warm cowls, rustic hats, dense mitts, oversized wraps, and cozy lap blankets when paired with appropriately sized crochet hooks.

• Fiber content: 60% Alpaca / 40% Merino
• Weight: Worsted weight
• Yardage: 218 yards
• Skein weight: 100g / 3.5oz
• Knit gauge: 4.5 sts per inch on US Size 8 needles
• Texture: tweed yarn flecked with natural neps

The alpaca content gives Hawk warmth, softness, and a relaxed drape, while Merino contributes resilience and a smoother wool hand. The tweed flecks add visual complexity without requiring complicated stitch patterns, so even straightforward stockinette, garter stitch, half double crochet, or simple ribbed fabric can look thoughtfully designed. For more advanced makers, the yarn’s texture is also a strong match for cables, raised stitchwork, basketweave effects, and other dimensional patterns.

Hawk is a strong choice for makers who want yarn that feels natural, grounded, and substantial. Use it for garments meant to be worn often, accessories that need warmth and texture, or gifts with a timeless handmade feel. The palette and fiber blend make it easy to imagine finished pieces that feel outdoorsy, cozy, and quietly refined, whether you are knitting a cabled hat, crocheting a textured scarf, or planning a favorite sweater that will become part of a long-term wardrobe.