Joining stunning kettle-dyed (and machine washable!) siblings Arroyo , Rios, and Torzal, give a warm fibre space™ welcome to Malabrigo Sock from Uruguay’s Malabrigo Yarn!
This smoothly plied, light-fingering-weight yarn is spun from Malabrigo’s luxuriously soft Uruguayan Merino wool and treated to be machine washable for easy care. Don’t be fooled by the name—while it’s certainly a treat for the feet, this delightful yarn is also a favorite for lightweight garments, shawls, and scarves, in a gorgeous range of semi-solid and multi-colored shades. Malabrigo Sock’s next-to-skin-soft, machine-washable wool means it’s easy to take care of and to wear, making it a great choice for colorful children’s and baby items!
Yarn Details
- Light fingering weight
- 100% Uruguyan Merino wool
- 440 yards (402 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles or C/2-E/4 (2.75-3.5mm) crochet hook
- 32 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.
Pattern Picks
Sockhead Slouch Hat
THE classic beginner-friendly beanie pattern! Grab a skein of Malabrigo Sock in your favorite color and stitch one up for everyone in your family from babies to adults. Complete the set with the matching cowl and fingerless mitts!
Sizes
Baby, child, teen, adult S, M, L, XL; to fit head circumference 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23″.
Yarn
All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Tip: 1 skein will make 2 baby or child hats.
Gauge & Suggested Needles
32 stitches & 46 rows = 4” on US#2.5 (3.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Feya Vest
Don’t fuss with trying to fit wiggly baby arms into sleeves, just knit them a cute vest instead! (There’s an adorable matching bonnet too!)
Sizes
0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 12-24 mo, 2-3 yr, 3-4 yr; finished circumference 17.5, 18.75, 21, 22, 23, 25.5″.
Yarn
All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
27 stitches & 37 rows = 4” on US#4 (3.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
I’m So Basic Socks
A good sock pattern is built on structural genius! Simple stockinette stitch lets multicolored yarns like Malabrigo Sock show off while you relax and enjoy the knitting. Video tutorials and photo instructions make this a great first sock pattern.
Sizes
S, M, L, XL; finished circumference 7, 8, 9, 10″.
Yarn
All sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Optional: Approx. 50 yards light fingering weight yarn for contrast cuffs, heels & toes.
Tip: When stitching socks in a yarn that’s 100% wool, we recommend reinforcing toes and heels with a nylon or other synthetic thread. We carry Jawoll Reinforcement Bobbins in store ($1.75, various colors).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
40 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#1 (2.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Marram
This eye-catching tuck stitch vest can be worn front-to-back as well as inside out for four different looks! The accompanying video tutorial helps you get the perfect finish on the folded twisted-rib neckband and armholes.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}; finished circumference 34.75 (39.5, 44.25, 46.5) {52.75, 57.5, 60, 63.75}”, suggested positive ease 4-5″.
Yarn
MC: 2 (2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3} skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) {1, 1, 1, 2} skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches & 40 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in tuck stitch pattern worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Felixstowe Cowl
Crochet this cozy, textural cowl in two skeins of Malabrigo Sock!
Get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Sock purchase in the shop while supplies last.
Sizes
One size.
Yarn
2 skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
22 stitches & 20 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5 mm) hook in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.
Pescador Light
This beginner-friendly crocheted beanie or watchcap pattern is sized for the whole family! A full video tutorial guides you from start to finish.
Sizes
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L); to fit head circumference 17.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 24)”.
Yarn
Short version, all sizes: 1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Long version: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Tip: 1 skein will make 2 short baby or child hats.
Gauge & Suggested Hook
25 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on C/D-2 (3 mm) hook in rib pattern, after wet blocking.
Flavia
Lightweight yarns like Malabrigo Sock are ideal for crocheted garments, offering plenty of yardage and keeping your finished fabric from being too stiff and heavy. This charming top has coordinating shawl and sweater patterns too!
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); finished circumference 36¼ (42½, 49, 55, 61½, 67¾)”.
Yarn
2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
26 stitches & 22 rows = 4” on E/4 (3.5 mm) hook in linen stitch pattern, after wet blocking.
Riffle Mini Neck Scarf
Don’t let the knitters have all the fun with mini scarves! Crochet this beginner-friendly pattern up in a snap with a single skein of Malabrigo Sock.
Sizes
One size; 75 x 18″.
Yarn
1 skein Malabrigo Sock (100% Uruguyan Merino wool; 440 yards/402 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
Gauge is not crucial for this project, G-6 (4 mm) hook recommended.
