Yarn Citizen Affinity Yarn - Aurora

It all started on a trip to Peru. While touring fair trade mills, Jimmy watched as sheep 'tops' would get sorted and the remnants pile up. Every year mills end up with thousands of pounds of leftover, high quality ends from the yarn they spin and dye for their various exporters around the world. These otherwise luxurious leftovers could easily get bundled together and thrown away. In an effort to save them from landfills, and to close the gap between high quality yarn and accessible pricing, Jimmy rescued the wool and alpaca pieces, giving them a second life and creating what we know today as Yarn Citizen. 

We’re thrilled to expand the Yarn Citizen family with Affinity, a sport-weight superfine alpaca yarn—a luxurious yet accessible choice for fiber enthusiasts. Crafted from 100% premium superfine alpaca and produced in Peru, this yarn offers an irresistibly soft touch, excellent drape, and lightweight warmth, making it ideal for garments, accessories, and heirloom-quality projects.
Launching in 12 muted natural and heathered shades, this palette reflects the yarn’s organic elegance, perfect for timeless and modern designs alike. The natural beauty of alpaca fiber shines through in every skein, offering a refined aesthetic with exceptional softness and durability. Plus, Affinity is Oeko-Tex® certified, ensuring it meets rigorous environmental and safety standards.