Just in from Uruguay’s Malabrigo Yarn, meet brand new sport weight Torzal!

Joining Malabrigo’s line-up of kettle-dyed, machine-washable yarns, Torzal pairs the softness you expect from Malabrigo’s Uruguayan Merino wool with a unique two-ply marled construction that gives every skein beautiful depth and movement. No two skeins are exactly alike—even in the same colorway, Torzal’s twist creates subtle variations that make every project one of a kind, great for patterns where color takes center stage.

As the twisted plies travel around each other, they create gentle shifts of color and beautiful stitch definition that keep every row interesting. The 160-yard skeins let you complete small projects like hats, cowls, or mitts with a single skein. Stitch Torzal up by itself, or pair with semi-solid shades of Malabrigo Arroyo or other lighter weight yarns for a gorgeous accent!

Yarn Details

• Sport/light DK weight
• 100% superwash Merino wool
• 160 yards (146 meters) per 50-gram skein
• US #3-7(3.25-4.5 mm) needles or E/4-H/8 (3.5-5 mm) crochet hook
• 23-26 stitches = 4”
• Machine or hand wash, dry flat
• $16, 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. To ensure even color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating rows or rounds.

Pattern Picks

Torzal Cowl

This free*, beginner-friendly pattern is a quick knit in a single skein of Malabrigo Torzal! The combination of simple stitches provides it with rhythm, volume and texture, perfect for highlighting Torzal’s unique colorways.

*Download the pattern for free on Ravelry or get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Torzal purchase in the shop while supplies last!

Sizes

One size; 22″ circumference, 8½” height.

Yarn

1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

17 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, before blocking.

Duna Scarf

The Duna Scarf explores texture and movement through Torzal’s handspun-inspired look. An elongated shape and fluid lines create a bold yet effortless silhouette for a modern piece that stands out.

Get a free print pattern with your Malabrigo Torzal purchase in the shop while supplies last!

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches & 34 rows = 4” on US#6 (4 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.

Smile Again Hat

Pair up a semi-solid colorway of Malabrigo Arroyo with two shades of Malabrigo Torzal for an adorable hat! Make a matching set with the designer’s Smile Again Mitts pattern.

Sizes

1 (2, 3); finished circumference 16.75 (18.75, 20.75)”.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC1: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC2: 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).

Tip: You can complete a hat and mitts set with 1 skein of each color.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 48 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in colorwork pattern, after wet blocking.

Pressed Flowers Vest

Sizes

(1, 2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8); finished circumference (37, 42, 47, 53) (58, 63, 69, 74)”.

Yarn

MC: (4, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC: (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4) balls De Rerum Natura Bérénice or Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair, held double.

Gauge & Suggested Needles

24 stitches & 44 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles in pattern stitch, after wet blocking.

Grid Gambit

Sizes

One size; 25.5″ circumference, 22″ depth.

Yarn

MC: 1 skein Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 skein Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

19 stitches & 25 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Geometer Sweater

Knit this seamless top-down sweater with short sleeves and a rolled or ribbed neckline and hem, or go fancy with the long-sleeved version’s corrugated ribbing and all-over colorwork. Not ready for a full sweater? Plan your color choices and check your gauge with the coordinating Geometer Cowl and Geometer Mittens.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 35.5 (39.75, 43, 46.25, 50.5) (54.75, 59, 63.5, 70)”, suggested positive ease 3-8″.

Yarn

Short sleeves:
MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Long sleeves:
MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

22 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#3 (3.25 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.

Bronwyn Shawl

Find this cozy crocheted shawl pattern for free (plus video tutorials) on the designer’s blog.

Sizes

One size; 82 x 28″.

Yarn

MC: 2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).
CC1: 2 skeins Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash Merino; 334 yards/305 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2: 2 skeins Malabrigo Torzal (100% superwash Merino; 160 yards/146 meters per 50-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

16 stitches & 18 rows = 4” on I/9 (5.5 mm) hook in single crochet, after wet blocking.