I love this wool it’s soft and a dream to knit with. What I love about Malabrigo is the colour changes its hard to find that in other brands Of wool. The finished garment too looks exquisite compared to knitting thee same item in a different type of yarn, It is expensive wool but if you have a special project it’s worth the price.
I love this wool it’s soft and a dream to knit with. What I love about Malabrigo is the colour changes its hard to find that in other brands Of wool. The finished garment too looks exquisite compared to knitting thee same item in a different type of yarn, It is expensive wool but if you have a special project it’s worth the price.
A rare single-ply superwash yarn! Malabrigo's superwash merino takes colour in the most vivid, rich way, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the multi-layered hues of Mecha! Soft as always, Mecha has a slight thick-and-thin texture, a fantastic loft, and is the perfect size for quick but not-too-heavy projects.
Malabrigo Mecha is a luxurious and versatile bulky-weight yarn known for its softness, warmth, and vibrant colour palette. Composed of 100% superwash merino wool, Mecha offers both the ease of care and the pleasure of working with natural fibres. Ideal for quick, cosy projects, this yarn is perfect for creating warm accessories and garments with a beautiful hand-dyed look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter or crocheter, Malabrigo Mecha provides a delightful crafting experience and results in stunning, eye-catching pieces.
Great for: Quick knits, accessories, garments, cables, textured stitches.
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky / Bulky |
| Blend: | 100% Superwash Merino Wool |
| Ball Weight: | 100g |
| Length: | approx 119m (130 yards) |
| Needle Size: | 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) - 8mm (US 11, UK 0) |
| Hook Size: | 6.5mm (US K-10, UK 3) - 9mm (US M-13, UK 00) |
| Tension: | 11-13 stitches to 10cm/4" |
| Care Instructions: | Machine washable, gentle cycle, cold water, do not tumble, dry flat |
Note: Malabrigo comes in small dye lots (Mecha has 10 skeins per dye lot), 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.
