Malabrigo Yarn

Every time I come across this line, it's usually made up into something so gorgeous, like a supersoft looking cowl, or a precious brightly-colored baby sweater, I know I'm going to have to pick some up soon. And although I can't knit very well (yet), I can definitely find something to crochet it into. 


Malabrigo, like it's competitor, Manos del Uruguay, is imported from South America and is made by women and kettle dyed in Uruguay. Most of the line is 100% Merino wool, so it's delicate and super-soft. When knitted up, it creates a slightly more rustic-looking stitch, which I tend to like over perfectly formed knits since my knitting is less than awesome. 

So cute! I wish I could wear this cowl now. Alas, it's impossible to wear a cowl at ANY time here in Phoenix, so I should probably learn to live with the 40 cowls I already have.

This is made with their lace, and the color palette is impressive!

This color match was made from a picture of a banana slug. Who knew they could be so beautiful? 

Malabrigo offers 17 different lines of yarns, from worsted 100% Merino wool to "Silpaca," 70% baby alpaca wool and 30% silk, with everything in between. Each line has so many gorgeously rich saturated colors. I hope I get some soon!

This blanket, a work in progress by Rebekka Seale, looks so soft and delicate. If you look at the colored ripples, you can see the subtle variations in color as a result of the hand-dying process. If you haven't already, please visit her site, Dear Friend. It's one of my absolute favorites!