We instantly fell madly in love with the hat on the cover of Laura Irwin’s Boutique Knits.This side slip cloche is just so timelessly chic and the ruffles on the band is such an adorable touch.  We knew just the yarn to use to give it proper justice… 100%Premium Alpaca from Vermont Alpaca company in Champagne. It’s soooooooooooo luscious!!!!! The Alpacas are born and bred at their farm in Strafford,Vermont and sheared once a year. nido carry’s the yarn in Cream, Chocolate, Black, Fawn and Champagne. Yum! It just doesn’t get any more natural than this!