Malabrigo

If softness is what you seek, then Malabrigo is the yarn for you. If you are attracted to rich, intriguing color, then Malabrigo is also for you! These fabulous yarns have attracted an enthusiastic -- maybe even fanatical!-- following. A "Malabrigo Junkies" group on the knitting and crocheting website Ravelry.com has almost six thousand members! Malabrigo yarns are the object of fiber addiction, and deservedly so!

Malabrigo

Malabrigo is hand-spun and kettle-dyed by a women's cooperative located in Uruguay. Most of the yarns are spun from buttery 100 percent Merino. Merino's fine fibers with small scales and hollow cores make it exceptionally warm and soft.

Malabrigo yarns combine a luxurious hand and gorgeous color with great yardage and a reasonable price. Merino Worsted is their original offering, and still their most popular yarn. You really have to feel this single-ply yarn to believe it. "Soft" doesn't begin to describe it! Malabrigo's Silky Merino adds the sheen and drape of silk to the memory of wool. It's possibly even softer than the Worsted, but with a lovely subtle shine. It makes beautiful shawls and wraps, in addition to very cozy sweaters.

The kettle dyeing process produces both lovely variegated colorways and rich semi-solids. Their color palette is extensive, making Malabrigo a fun choice for stranded or intarsia projects.

We carry a number of the Malabrigo bases and are adding new ones as they become available. The yarns are available in a variety of weights, from laceweight to bulky, and in both single and multiple-ply constructions. Their Sock yarn is also very popular among our customers at River Colors. It's fantastic for shawls and lace projects, as well as socks.

The simplest hat or scarf is transformed into a luxury item by working it in Malabrigo. If you're looking for inspiration, the company also offers excellent pattern support. Books using the Malabrigo yarns are available featuring the designs of Melissa Leapman and Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton for women and children.