Hello from NYC

Hi everyone! I am really excited about joining this KAL. It is my first, and I thought it an appropriate one, since I'm in NYC and hope to be able to pop over to the Union Square Market in it when it's done!
Has anyone used the Misti Alpaca yarn, for this or anything else? I am wanting to order it for the economical factor, as well as the similar gauge, but wanted to know if it is nice and soft before I went for it.
Jessica