We’re excited to have the gorgeous colors of Uruguay’s Malabrigo Yarns in the shop!
Let’s take a look at the first yarn in our Malabrigo lineup, machine-washable, worsted weight Rios.
This sturdy yet soft workhorse yarn is spun from 100% Uruguayan Merino wool, then kettle-dyed in the rich, saturated shades that Malabrigo is famous for.
Rios’ durable 4-ply twist resists pilling and gives great definition to your stitches, and its machine-washability makes it fantastic for frequently-worn garments, home goods, and children’s and baby clothes. Super soft for next-to-the-skin wear, it’s an awesome option for folks looking for an affordable, practical yarn that looks and feels special.
Yarn Details
- Worsted weight
- 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
- 210 yards (192 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #6-8 (4-5mm) needles or I/9-K/10-12 (5.5-6.5mm) crochet hook
- 18-22 stitches = 4”
- Machine or hand wash, dry flat
- $17.75, 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
Elwood
This family-sized “grandpa” cardigan pattern includes instructions for optional buttonholes, neck shaping, and waist shaping.
Sizes
6 mo (12 mo, 18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr) [6 yr, 8 yr, 10 yr] {S, M, L, XL}; finished circumference 20 (21¼, 23, 24¾) 26, 27½, 29¼, 31 {34, 40¾, 46½, 52}”.
Yarn
MC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 4] {4, 5, 5, 5} skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2] {3, 3, 3, 4} skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Waffle
This triangular shawlette’s reversible slip-stitch texture lets you play with two colors of Rios to show off one on each side!
Sizes
One size; 71″ x 10″.
Yarn
MC, CC: 1 skein each Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches and 38 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles in slip stitch pattern, after wet blocking.
Rita’s Quilted Sweater
Textural stitches in Rios get extra volume from a fuzzy lace weight yarn like De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair.
Sizes
1 (2, 3) 4 (5, 6); finished circumference 37.25 (43.5, 49.75, 56) 62.25 (68.5)”, suggested positive ease 4-9″.
Yarn
MC: 5 (5, 6) 7 (8, 9) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
CC: 4 (5, 6) 6 (7, 7) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (or 906 (1044, 1198) 1353 (1537, 1775) yards other lace weight yarn.)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Sienna Bobble Scarf
Stitch up this free crochet pattern as a standard or infinity scarf in just 3 skeins of Rios!
Sizes
One size; 6.75″x 65″.
Yarn
3 skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
17 stitches and 9 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5mm) hook in double crochet, after wet blocking.
Candied Orange
Crochet this adorable sweater in cropped or regular lengths. It’s super cute as a sleeveless top too!
Sizes
A (B, C, D, E, F); finished circumference 35¾ (41, 46, 51, 56¼, 61½ )″.
Yarn
Cropped: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Regular: 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins Malabrigo Rios (100% Uruguayan Merino wool; 210 yd/192 m per 100g skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4” on H/8 (5mm) hook in ribbing pattern, after wet blocking.
