Malabrigo Rios Merino Worsted Yarn - Superwash Worsted – Marte (121)

Malabrigo Rios is a hand-dyed 100% superwash merino worsted, plied so it keeps its shape and does not split on the needle. One 100 g skein holds 210 yds (192 m) and knits to 18–22 stitches over 4" on US 7–9 (4.5–5.5 mm) needles — recommended crochet hook G (4.5 mm) to I (5.5 mm). Spun and hand-dyed in Uruguay. Rios is the machine-washable side of the Malabrigo range: the same hand-dyed depth of color, treated so it can be washed gentle and dried flat rather than hand washed only. That is why customers reach for it for the things they know will get washed — kids' sweaters, baby blankets, afghans — as well as for their own garments. Rated 4.9 stars by hundreds of knitters at yarn.com. The two things reviewers raise most are the color and the stitch definition: shifting, saturated tones that look richer in the hand than in a photograph, and cables and textured stitches that stay crisp because the strand is plied rather than singles. Many call it their go-to sweater yarn; cowls, hats and shawls come up again and again, and pairing a variegated shade with a coordinating solid for colorwork is a common approach. It is soft enough for garments worn against the skin without being a delicate yarn. More from the same dyer: Malabrigo Arroyo is the DK-weight superwash sibling, Malabrigo Mecha is the bulky single, and the full range is in the Malabrigo collection . 100% superwash merino wool. Machine wash gentle, dry flat. Do not tumble dry, do not iron. Please note that we do not stock Malabrigo yarn in batches. As a result, if you order multiple skeins, they may be supplied from different dye lots. If you are unhappy with the shades you receive, you may return your order in accordance with our return policy. Hand-dyed yarns have subtle variations in color that are natural and may vary from skein to skein. There may be differences between the pictures shown and the yarn you receive. To ensure the best results for your project: Buy enough yarn for your entire project at one time