Honestly I’ve found that the best yarns are usually blends, such as an acrylic and wool blend or a nylon wool, acrylic/cotton ...

alpaca may not be as durable as wool for high-wear items. Berroco Ultra Alpaca: This wonderful yarn is a blend of alpaca and Peruvian wool, giving you the best of both worlds. A dream to work with.

The Wolcott Mill Fiber Fair took wool from sheep to yarn and demonstrated various crafts that can be made with yarn.