The Crib Throw That Lasts a Lifetime — Introducing Our Luxury Alpaca Baby Throw
Introducing our new Luxury Alpaca Crib Throw — 80% superfine alpaca, undyed, hypoallergenic, and hand-stitched. The heirloom baby gift made to be passed down.
Alpaca blog: Sustainable, Handcrafted, and Timeless
The Sock That Elevates Everything: Alpaca as a Fashion Statement
The right sock changes everything. Discover how SHED Chetwyn Farms' alpaca socks — from the urban City-Slicker to the spirited Preppy — are redefining what it means to dress with...
Why Not All Alpaca Is Equal: Small-Farm Fibre vs. Commercial Alpaca Explained
You’ve seen alpaca socks for $8 at a big-box store. You’ve seen them for $38 at SHED. The label on both says “alpaca.” So what’s actually different?The honest answer is:...
How to Care for Alpaca: The Complete Guide to Washing, Storing, and Loving Your Alpaca Products
Alpaca is one of the most durable natural fibres on earth — but like all fine textiles, it rewards a little care. Whether you’ve just bought your first pair of...
The Alpaca Grading Guide: What Microns, Baby Alpaca, and Fibre Clips Actually Mean
Walk into any yarn shop and you'll see "baby alpaca" on the label. But what does it actually mean? And how does it differ from regular alpaca, or superfine, or...
Huacaya vs. Suri: The Two Breeds of Alpaca and Why It Matters for Your Fibre
Most people know alpacas are soft. Fewer know that there are two distinct breeds — and that the difference between them is significant enough to change what you make, wear,...
How We Farm: The Sustainability Practices Behind Every SHED Product
Premium doesn’t mean extractive. At Chetwyn Farms, we believe the two most important questions a buyer can ask are: where did this come from? and at what cost to the...
From Our Herd to Your Hands: The Journey of Chetwyn Farms Alpaca
Every product in the SHED carries a story that begins not in a warehouse, but in a field in Prince Edward County — with an alpaca named Chester, or Clarice,...
The Healing Power of Animals: Why Alpacas Are Nature's Therapists — and How We Farm With That in Mind
From ancient Andean herders to modern therapy programmes, alpacas have long offered humans something quietly profound. At Chetwyn Farms, we've built our entire philosophy around that same gentle power.
Closson Road: Prince Edward County's “Golden Mile” (Alpacas, Lavender & World-Class Wine)
Closson Road is Prince Edward County's best-kept secret — home to Chetwyn Farms alpacas, a working lavender farm, and world-class wineries Closson Chase and The Grange. Discover the side of...
Why Alpaca Socks Are the Perfect Summer Weight Sock
Think alpaca is only for winter? Think again. Discover why our lightweight alpaca socks are the ideal warm-weather companion — breathable, moisture-wicking, and naturally odour-resistant.
Why a Handmade Ceramic Yarn Bowl Belongs in Every Knitter's Studio
Not all yarn bowls are created equal. Discover why a handmade ceramic yarn bowl — hand-built by Andrea Piller in Prince Edward County — is the ultimate knitting companion, from...
The Original Alpaca Farm Experience in Prince Edward County
SHED Chetwyn Farms is Prince Edward County's original alpaca farm. Discover what sets a genuine, established alpaca farm experience apart — from traceable fibre to original workshop programming.
Best Alpaca Farms in Ontario: A Guide for Animal Lovers & Fibre Enthusiasts
Discover the best alpaca farms in Ontario — from hobby operations to full fibre studios. Find out why SHED Chetwyn Farms in Prince Edward County is Ontario's premier destination for...
Wear Your Pride, From the Farm to Your Feet
This Pride Month, SHED Chetwyn Farms celebrates with luxuriously soft alpaca socks in rich, saturated colours — ethically raised, beautifully made, and ready to march with you.