This yarn is spun from the finest merino wool, bred for generations by ranchers in Northern Uruguay. The softness and squish of this yarn is simply unparalleled. A delicate lace-weight single, it blocks like a dream and creates a fabric that is the very definition of comfort.
Great for: lace, shawls, scarves, lightweight garments. Works well double-stranded for accessories, garments and colorwork.
Yarn Weight: | Lace |
Blend: | 100% Merino Wool |
Ball Weight: | 50g |
Length: | 430m (470 yards) |
Needle Size: | 2mm (US 0, UK 14) - 2.75mm (US 2, UK 12) |
Tension: | 32 stitches to 10cm/4" |
Care Instructions: | Hand wash - dry flat |
Note: Malabrigo comes in small dye lots so please be sure to buy enough yarn for your project. As with any hand dyed yarn, there can be significant shade differences between skeins, even within a dye lot, so we recommend that you alternate skeins every few rows to prevent striping.