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About cliffhousealpacas

Once upon a time, my dad drove by some funny looking animals standing on little dirt hills in a field. Thus, the dream of an alpaca ranch was born. Now, we are embarking on a grand adventure of raising alpacas and becoming fiber artists.

“Going Out” prayer shawl

Posted on August 6, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It is done. My first ever crochet project with yarn I made myself. The pictures are a little iffy, but have a look! We have so much time invested in this shawl. Mom designed the fiber blend. She washed Brittany’s fiber … Continue reading →

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A funny story about alpacas in the rain

Posted on August 5, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Heee heee. Yesterday morning I got a voicemail from Dad that went something like, “Last night was…interesting.” I called the family to find out what happened, and I had to chuckle too. The big boys still haven’t quite figured out their … Continue reading →

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On post holes

Posted on August 4, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

You know that saying, “I’d like to be a fly on the wall during that”? Well, sometimes I imagine what our adventures would look like from the outside. Take sinking post holes, for example. I almost listed it as another hobby on … Continue reading →

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Big boy play time

Posted on August 3, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The big boys are finally out of quarantine! Mom and Dad let them out into the larger turnout area yesterday morning. They still can’t mix with the rest of the herd, but at least they get to explore a bit … Continue reading →

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How-to: Andean plying bracelet

Posted on August 2, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

On Sunday night I spun another 150 yards of “Dark Heart” yarn. Usually I’m pretty good at ending up with two bobbins that have about the same amount of yarn on them, so I don’t have leftovers after I ply. … Continue reading →

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Knit, Spin, and Crochet

Posted on August 1, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We’ve been busy, busy bees! Over the weekend we made sure we had pictures of everything, and updated our business cards and portfolios. Check out some of my favorites. Baby alpaca yarn is wonderful, and Mom knits the thickest, warmest … Continue reading →

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Marseille gets weighed

Posted on July 31, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Yay! I got to meet and then huggle Marseille yesterday! Aww. Our girl has gained three pounds in her first week! She and Trip look nearly the same size, and Trip is a month old! Jeez. What could I possibly … Continue reading →

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Swallows take flight

Posted on July 30, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Our barn swallows have taken flight! And we thought it was bad when the kingbirds were exploring. Swallows are much more erratic when they fly, dipping and weaving like nut cases. Mom wants to hire a air traffic controller so … Continue reading →

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Making marled yarn

Posted on July 29, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It’s a not-very-secret secret that I am bored easily. Spinning doesn’t seem like a natural fit for a fickle crafter, and it probably isn’t. I usually get halfway into spinning one bobbin of singles before I am absolutely sick of … Continue reading →

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Alpaca et al. health update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The new boys have been in quarantine for quite a while now, but they’ll be allowed into the larger turnout area later this week! They still won’t be allowed to mix with the girls for another month. Marcello and Merlin … Continue reading →

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