A. The longer the fibers in the yarn, the less likely it is to pill when knitted. Pilling is most common with wool yarn. As ...

Spring and summer means shearing-time on Ohio's 983 alpaca farms. As the state with the highest number of alpacas -- about 18,000 of the animals live here -- that means a lot of alpaca fleece coming ...

For several years, Julie Judge has worked not just as a Realtor, but also has run “Road Runner Rascals Alpaca Ranch” in Licking County, recently relocated to a larger location at 1404 Johnstown Utica ...

The mini-mill, custom- made in Canada spent weeks stranded on the wharves in The Netherlands, then had further delays when it landed in Australia. It was eventually installed at the Great Ocean Road ...

Daryl Gohl is president of Quechua Benefit, which brings medical, dental and optical care to the highlands of Peru. The nonprofit group also provides clothing, medicine, shelter, food and sociological ...

Locals and visitors are invited to support local agritourism by stopping by SunCrest Orchard Alpacas and Fiber Works in Palisade. Visitors are encouraged to visit the alpacas, learn how the fiber is ...