I've knit with Alpaca as well, love the stuff.
With regard to the Alpaca blend battings though, check it carefully to see if there are any special laundry requirements. Specifically ... can you DRY it. Some of the wool battings cannot be dried, but the better ones (Hobb's I know for sure) can be machine washed and dried.
ahh ... found a link to one online store that sells Alpaca batt. It does give care instructions ... hand wash, line dry. Perhaps there are others that can be machine washed/dried.
Last edited by DogHouseMom; 08-24-2014 at 07:56 AM.