Edy Angola

Alpaca Merino contains 66% merino, 26% alpaca and 8% polyamide, with approximately 155 metres in a 50-gram ball. Mohair Edition Recy combines 40% recycled cotton, 26% merino, 21% mohair and 13% polyamide, at approximately 165 metres per 50 grams. The recycled component belongs specifically to the cotton in this blend; the yarn is not described as entirely recycled.

The person behind the Edy Angola name

Founder Ivan Sinding traces the inspiration to a 2014 Danida project exploring alpaca wool production in Bolivia. During visits to mills in La Paz and alpaca herds in the Andes, his driver was Edy Angola. Alongside working several jobs, Edy volunteered as a football coach for street children. His energy and generosity made a lasting impression on Sinding.

The brand takes its name from that person and his outlook on life. The connection is a story of an encounter in Bolivia, rather than a reference to the African country Angola or a claim that the yarn is manufactured there.

For knitters comparing Edy Angola yarn alternatives, the two blends should be considered separately. Merino and alpaca bring different qualities from a blend containing cotton and mohair, even where ball weights and lengths look fairly close. Match the intended tension, then assess the fabric's surface, drape and recovery. That is particularly useful for garments where a small change in fabric weight or stretch can alter the fit.