My Joy Up-Cycling - Gepard

Yarn Weight: worsted - bulky
Fibre: 55% upcycled baby alpaca, 10% upcycled merino wool, 35% organic cotton
Length: 110m - 50g
Needle Size: 4.5 - 7mm
Gauge: 14-17 sts = 10 cm
Care: Hand wash at 20–25°C (68–77°F) using an enzyme-free detergent. Always use a laundry bag throughout the washing process to prevent the garment from stretching in length. Always wash a swatch first. For best results, gently steam your finished piece to help it maintain its shape and gain extra loft. Refer to the care instructions on the yarn label.
Origin: Made in Italy — spun and produced at a small, family-owned mill
Certification: Mulesing-free and sourced from animals that are well cared for and responsibly raisedMade in Italy and Oekotex standard

My Joy Upcycling is the ultimate sustainable version of Gepard’s My Joy, crafted from baby alpaca, merino wool, and organic cotton. It is luxuriously soft, non-fuzzy, easy to work with, and creates a lively, even stitch definition that beautifully hides minor knitting imperfections.

What sets My Joy Upcycling apart is that it’s made entirely from surplus fibres from Gepard’s spinning mill — leftovers that would otherwise be discarded. These include small batches of unused fibre, fibres removed from machinery, or those lost during the spinning process. All fibres are collected, colour-sorted by hand, and recycled. The cotton mesh core, however, is made from new organic cotton. No additional energy is used for dyeing or transport.

The manual sorting process is extensive, and Gepard takes great pride in offering a truly sustainable yarn. This allows knitters to enjoy high-quality yarns without contributing to the environmental impact of new production or dyeing processes. The yarn carries subtle traces of different shades from the recycled fibres, creating a unique, tweedy, and harmonious look with natural colour variation.

My Joy Upcycling may vary slightly in volume compared to the original My Joy — both in strand texture (with a light variation characteristic of true tweed) and overall fabric feel. We recommend using up to 7 mm needles when knitting with My Joy Upcycling on its own. You can choose to pair it with a mohair lace thread, allowing you to tone the fabric to your desired effect while also adding extra loft and richness to the finished garment.

We recommend steaming or gently washing your finished garment after knitting. This will allow the fabric to bloom, creating a softer, fuller, and more cohesive texture.

Because the yarn is made from production leftovers, each colour bath can be slightly different. Make sure to buy accordingly.