We’re excited to have the gorgeous colors of Uruguay’s Malabrigo Yarns in the shop!
Let’s take a look at the second yarn in our Malabrigo lineup, machine-washable, sport/light DK-weight Arroyo.
This colorful workhorse yarn is spun from 100% Uruguayan Merino wool, then kettle-dyed in the gorgeous colorways that Malabrigo is famous for. A soft and sturdy 4-ply sport weight, Arroyo is perfect for everyday garments and accessories. Next-to-skin-soft machine-washable wool means it’s easy to take care of and to wear, making it a great choice for kids and babies!
Yarn Details
- Sport/light DK weight
- 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
- 334 yards (305 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #4-6 (3.5-4mm) needles or E/4-7 (3.5-4.5mm) crochet hook
- 20-22 stitches = 4”
- Machine or hand wash, dry flat
- $22.25, available in-store only
Tip: When working with kettle-dyed yarns, be sure to purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project, since dye lots may vary from bag to bag and skeins may vary even within the same bag of yarn. To ensure even color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating rows or rounds.
Our Pattern Picks
Waffle Vest
Sizes
1 (2, 3); finished circumference 38.5 (43.5, 48.75)”.
Yarn
2 (3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 31 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75mm) needles in waffle stitch pattern, after wet blocking.
Square Cubed
Sizes
1, 2; finished circumference 20, 22″.
Yarn
MC, CC: 1 skein each Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein), makes 2 hats.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
28 stitches & 36 rounds = 4” on US#2 (2.75mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Hyphen Tee
Sizes
3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo); finished circumference 19 (19.75, 21, 21.75 // 24, 26.25, 28.25, 29.75, 32)”.
Yarn
1 (1, 1, 1 // 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” on US#6 (6mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Marmelada
This designer has several gorgeous crochet designs in Arroyo!
Sizes
1 (2); 57½ (64½)″ x 26½ (29½)″.
Yarn
Single-color: 3 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Two color: MC, CC: 2 skeins each Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
19 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on size 7 (4.5mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.
Crunch
Check out the designer’s grown-up version of this pattern, Crash!
Sizes
12mo, 18mo, 2T, 4T; finished circumference 21, 22, 24, 25.75″
Yarn
2-3 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 334 yd/305 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
18 stitches & 14 rows = 4” on G-6 (4mm) hook in half-double crochet, after wet blocking.
