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Malabrigo Merino Worsted Yarn

Hand Dyed, incredibly soft, 100% Merino wool. With the subtle variations in color and texture only hand dyed yarns have and all the sensuality of a good handspun.
100% Merino  Wool
4-5 Sts/inch (US 7-9)
216 yards / 3.5 oz
Hand Wash


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$11.60 per skein
$10.25 per skein

Note: Each bag (10 skeins) is a different dye lot.


Malabrigo Projects

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Lillie baby cardigan free knitting pattern
free pattern



Isabella's blanket using Malabrigo merino yarn, shocking pink & orchid
Isabella's Blanket

Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn, color polar morn #9, wrap bolero
Shifting sands scarf
free pattern

Asymmetrical Cabled Cardigan free knitting pattern
free pattern

c
plait cable mittens free knitting pattern
free pattern
Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn, color emerald blue #137, cardigan sweater



Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn, color emerald #135, cardigan sweater
Hurricane unisex Hat, knit in the round, free knitting pattern
free pattern


crocheted blanket, afghan
free pattern
cardigan sweater; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color blue graphite #508
free pattern
Poncho made with Malabrigo Merino Yarn
Poncho Pattern


handknit slippers; Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn color indigo 88 Bucket  hat free knitting pattern
free pattern
Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn, color emerald blue #137, hat




Textured Circle Shrug free knitting pattern
free pattern
Wool Peddler's Shawl by Cheryl Oberle; Malabrigo Merino Worsted Yarn, color 506 mint
A Noble Cowl free knitting pattern
free pattern



hand-knitted sleeveless sweater; Malabrigo Merino Worsted Yarn, color paris night handknit ruffled scarf; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color 41 burgundy
vine yoke cardigan; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color 511 praline



cabled tam; Malabrigo meino Worsted Yarn, color 74 polvoriento Felted clogs; Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn color pollen #19
Springtime Bandit lace handknit scarf free knitting pattern; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color purple magic #609
free pattern


Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn, color ravelry red #611,  lace cardigan handknit child's cloche, hat, cap free knitting pattern; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color purple magic #609
free pattern
handknit pullover boatneck sweater;



handknit pullover boatneck sweater; Malabrigo Worsted Merino Yarn color VAA #51 handknit headband; Malabrigo Merino Worsted Yarn color stonechat & black
knit pullover mulit-color dress



knit stuffed animal; Malabrigo merino Worsted Yarn, color shocking pink #184

February Lady Sweater free knitting pattern
free pattern

Malabrigo merino Worsted Yarn, color sealing wax 102, short knitted kimono



February Lady Sweater
free pattern

knit tam, beret; Malabrigo merino Worsted Yarn, color shocking pink #184
handknit asymmetrical cardigan made with Malabrigo merino Worsted Yarn, color 117 verde adriana knitted lace shawl; Malabrigo Worsted Yarn, color 204 velvet grapes
free pattern
Malabrgo Merino Worsted yarn, color violetas 68, baby sweater

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Knitter's Review

The moment I set fingers on this yarn, I was in love.  This plush, single-ply merino has been kettle-dyed by a women's cooperative in Uruguay using natural dye extracts.

Knitting Up
This yarn seemed to sing in my hands. Before I knew it, I'd reached a fast and steady pace. Although the yarn looks somewhat unevenly spun on the skein, it evens out under tension, and my plump swatches looked absolutely perfect.

The yarn's relative thickness made it possible for me to knit by touch alone, although it took a while before I stopped peeking to make sure my needles hadn't gone astray.

Blocking / Washing
My swatches survived their wash with flying colors.

I simply filled a sink with warm water and a small amount of mild soap. I submerged my swatches in the warm water and gave them several gentle squeezes to make sure they were fully saturated.

Then I lifted them from their bath, drained and refilled the sink with the same temperature rinse water, and dropped them back in. I gave them a few more gentle squeezes until I was satisfied all the soap was out, then I rolled them in a towel to blot out the excess water and reshaped them before letting them dry flat on a towel.

There was a faint bleeding of color in the first wash, but that was it. Much to my delight, there was no felting, no shrinkage, no stretching, no visible fading of color, no nothing. The fibers gently bloomed, producing a more cohesive and cozy fabric. And they survived their trial by water beautifully.

Conclusion
This is one of the softest, most magical yarns I have ever touched. Ironically, it's also one of the least expensive.

if you have a penchant for softness, like vibrant hand-dyed colors, and enjoy working with smaller yarn companies from around the world - this is too good to miss.


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