Meet the maker Christine Lorentzen

Hello, my name is Christine. We have been breeding alpacas here at Fosse for nine years and our number will reach approximately 30 this year when all expected babies have been born.
My mother taught me to knit when I was a child, but my interest in the craft escalated after getting the feel of newly sheared fleece. Some I spin myself but most is sent to a mill for processing.
The alpacas are sheared once a year. They don't particularly like being handled for shearing, but get used to it, and afterwards jump for joy at the delight of being relieved of the heavy overcoat which has kept them warm all through the winter months, but no longer needed when the summer months arrive.

I am constantly searching for inspiration as I only use my own designs and patterns. I am happy if my customer is happy ;-)