Alpaca Socks make the perfect gift
Kelley Hobart | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 years, 1 month AGO
Tired of wandering the aisles in the big box stores looking for a gift that is unique and useful? We have the perfect gift to keep your loved ones warm this winter...Alpaca Socks from Alpaca Direct. We're excited to announce the arrival of our new Alpaca Socks made with Alpacor. These socks set a new bar in what you can expect in a warm, durable and versatile sock.
What makes Alpaca Direct "Alpacor" socks so special?
Alpacor socks are created through a patented process for the yarn manufacturing process that blends the finest Alpaca fibers with other natural and synthetic fibers. This new yarn allows us to create unique performance socks with unequaled qualities.
• Fully machine washable
• Naturally breathable with superior heat retention
• Naturally transports moisture away from the foot
• Does not retain odor
• Actually cooling in the summer and warm in the winter
• Superior versatility for all sports and active lifestyles
• Has natural compression
Once you try our socks on a cold winter day you'll be amazed at how your toes stay warm and how being outside can actually be fun! We offer Alpaca Socks in more than 30 styles and colors with the largest selection in the USA so swing by our store or visit our website and try a pair for yourself or give them to someone who could use a little warmth in their boots.
Alpaca slippers are the perfect pairing to your new socks
Who can resist a plush pair of slippers? Our traditional indoor boot slippers are handmade with sheepskin and merino wool inside and layered with 100 percent super soft Alpaca Fur around the tops. These slippers have been a favorite footwarmer for our clients around the world. They are handcrafted by a small artisans workshop in the Peruvian city of Arequipa. We had the opportunity to visit the workshop last year and we work with the artisans each year to create quality products using age-old traditional techniques handed down from prior generations.
We hope you will get a chance to stop by and see all the unique items we have to help keep you warm this winter. You will find unique gifts like our Handmade stuffed Alpacas and Teddy Bears or unique handcrafted Alpaca scarves and shawls...and of course a huge selection of yarn and fiber for the fiber artist in your family.
Alpaca Direct is a direct merchant of high quality yarn, apparel and socks. We stock a full line of fiber art accessories, from handcrafted needles and hooks to spindles and spinning wheels. Our unique selection of products also includes Peruvian alpaca sweaters, hand-loomed lace scarves, performance alpaca socks, cuddly alpaca teddy bears and unique international jewelry.
Our building is handicap accessible, with ample parking and is easy to find. We are located on Hayden Avenue, just two blocks west of Highway 95 at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. in Hayden.
Our Alpaca fiber experts are on call 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Visit us at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. or online at www.AlpacaDirect.com - your local destination for luxury yarn, apparel and gifts. "Like" us on Facebook for exclusive coupons, product spotlights and news!
ARTICLES BY KELLEY HOBART
Give the gift of warmth
As the old saying goes, "Cold feet, warm heart," but when your feet get cold, it's hard to feel jolly this time of year. For most of my life, I’ve struggled with staying warm when the weather turns cold. I remember always wearing jackets growing up and still being constantly cold until about 11 years ago when I discovered Alpaca. This was life changing for me. Finally… I was warm! I was determined to introduce the wonders of alpaca fiber to others and we had just started raising alpacas for my daughter’s 4H project. I wanted everyone to experience the warmth of alpaca apparel, but it had to be high quality and reasonably priced. My husband suggested we launch a website and a few months later “AlpacaDirect.com” was born.
Knitting for those who serve our country
At Alpaca Direct, we are always looking for ways to give back to our community. I can not think of anyone more deserving than those who keep our country safe so we can enjoy our freedom.
Elderly people give us joy and wisdom
Last Saturday we loaded up our Alpaca socks, scarves, yarn and teddy bears from our store in Hayden to attend the Home and Garden show featured at the Garden Plaza independent living retirement center in Post Falls. Our host Beverly was very gracious to allow us to be part of this very special event. They have quite a facility for our elderly community members! The best way to describe it is a town within a town. It's much like the Hilton in that you have a top notch place to live with all the amenities (Post office, gym, spa, hair salon, restaurants, activities) which are located inside of the living center area. I noticed how the guests were part of a close knit community since they live within walking distance of their neighbors and do not have to bother going outside or driving. Spending the day with these folks brought back fond memories of times earlier in my life where I spent a large part of my time with the elderly.