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Malabrigo Worsted

By Malabrigo

Malabrigo Worsted
Malabrigo Worsted
Malabrigo Worsted
Malabrigo Worsted
Malabrigo Worsted
£9.99
375 reviews
Only 6 left in stock online!
  • Reviewers describe colours that change subtly as you work, making each project feel unique
  • Good stitch definition, with a dense, clearly defined stitch that makes simple patterns look beautiful
  • Customers say it feels buttery soft while working and softer again after blocking
  • Many buyers report the yarn has virtually no pilling and holds up well over time
  • Reviewers find it a dream to knit with, gliding smoothly through the fingers and needles
"Super soft, not itchy at all, knots up beautifully. Only thing I would say is that it does start fluffing up if you have to unravel and reknit with it, but it still looks gorgeous. I do wonder if the superwash ‘Rios’ would be better for this exact reason. I got the colour Forest and it’s the most beautiful deep green with some lighter almost sea-blue sections. I can’t wait to buy more!"
Eszter S.
100% Merino Wool, 192m (210yds)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

Product Description

100% merino wool, Malabrigo Worsted is deliciously soft and will knit up to almost any aran weight pattern. Malabrigo's glorious colour palette gives us a stunning range of solids, jewels and neutrals. Malabrigo yarn is hand-dyed, meaning that each beautiful skein is unique. As a result, there may be variations in colour between skeins of the same shade.

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Summary

Reviewers describe this yarn as soft and a real pleasure to knit with, and many say the colour range is lovely, with one noting the shades look pretty true to the ones on screen. Knitters say it gives great stitch definition and a dream to work with, and one reviewer calls it their go-to for most projects. It is often chosen for hats and cowls, including brioche stitch, and one reviewer found it lovely for the back panel of a cardigan. Several buyers describe it as soft and strong, and one says the depth of the colours is a favourite feature.

Best Features

  • Soft feel that knitters love
  • Beautiful depth of colour range
  • Single ply that never splits
  • Easy to work with
  • Beautiful shading shows off patterns

Quality Feedback

  • Reviewers say the yarn works up nicely, with good stitch definition.
  • Reviewers say it holds up structurally, and one knitter has made several Chanel style jackets.
  • One reviewer notes the yarn always looks great, whatever the ply.
  • Customers say it knits up easily and is a pleasure to work with.
  • Reviewers say it makes great jackets, with one noting many compliments on finished pieces.

Top Quotes

"Knits up great. Soft and silky. Easy to knit with."
"This yarn crochets like a dream. It doesn’t split and has very rich colours."
"A stunning yarn. The colour is beautiful and is a pleasure to knit."
"Lovely yarn to work with. Great stitch definition."
"Lovely quality and vibrant colours, easy to work with"

Specifications

Brand: Malabrigo
Blend: 100% Merino Wool
Yarn Weight: Aran
Net Weight: 100g (3.53oz)
Tension: 18 stitches to 10cm/4"
Recommended Crochet Hook: 4.50mm (G) - 5.50mm (I)
Care Instructions: Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron, Do Not Tumble Dry, Dry Flat, Gentle Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Hand Wash
Craft: Crochet, Knitting
Length: 192m (210yds)
Recommended Needles: 4.50mm (US 7) - 5.50mm (US 9)

Most people ask about

What colours does Malabrigo Worsted come in, and how do they look?

Customers describe the colours as vibrant, rich and beautiful, and many buyers say the range is wonderful. One reviewer says the shades change subtly as you work, which makes the project a joy to crochet or knit.

Is Malabrigo Worsted pleasant to knit or crochet with?

Reviewers describe it as a dream to knit with and say it works up easily. One reviewer says it knits up fast, which makes it a good choice for quicker projects like hats.

Does Malabrigo Worsted show good stitch definition?

Reviewers praise the good stitch definition and say the stitches look crisp. One reviewer describes a dense, clearly defined stitch that makes even the simplest stitches look beautiful.

How does Malabrigo Worsted feel and drape once it is worked up?

Customers describe a soft hand and attractive drape. One reviewer says it is soft while working and even softer after blocking.

What projects have people made with Malabrigo Worsted?

Customers say they have made sweaters, cowls and hats with it. One reviewer made a raglan sweater that turned out just right, and another said it is fabulous for felting.

Malabrigo Worsted: Rich Colour and a Soft Feel for Knitters and Crocheters

Malabrigo Worsted is a lovely yarn for knitters and crocheters who want rich colour and a pleasing feel in finished pieces. Reviewers describe it as a go-to choice, and many keep coming back to it project after project.

  • Solids, jewel tones and neutrals
  • Colours that shift subtly as you work
  • Stitch definition that shows off the pattern

It suits Aran sweaters, jumpers, hats and cowls, and customers have also used it for Chanel-style jackets.

Colour that changes as you work

Customers say the colours are rich and beautiful, and that they change subtly as you work, adding depth to the finished piece. One reviewer found the shades work well together in stranded patterns.

Planning for that across a project helps the result look even.

How it feels to knit and crochet with

Reviewers describe it as easy to work with, and say it knits up fast. One described it as a dream to knit with.

Customers praise its stitch definition. One reviewer wrote: "It produces a dense, clearly defined stitch which makes even the simplest of stitches look beautiful."

Softness and wear

Many buyers describe the yarn as buttery soft, and several say it is comfortable against the skin. One reviewer who finds wool itchy wrote: "Wool is itchy to me but this yarn defies that!"

Reviewers also report that it holds up structurally, washes well and has shown little pilling over time.

Customer Reviews

4.8 Based on 375 reviews
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Review summary

Most reviewers praise the yarn's softness, colours and easy knitting, and many say they buy it again. Complaints are uncommon. Some reviewers find skeins awkward to wind into a ball, and a few note that colour can vary between skeins or dye lots.

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Vera’smum
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer

I love this yarn. It feels smooth in your hands, and the texture of the stitches is good. I've knitted with Malabrigo many times before. It has beautiful colours and is not too expensive. I'm using it for an Aran cardigan for my 32-year-old son. He loves the feel and colours. In reality, it’s a dark forest green; I’m afraid the photo does not do it justice.

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Maria P.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

I have been purchasing from this company for a long, long time.

Love this yarn. I keep buying it and making more Chanel style jackets. It is very soft to the touch but holds up structurally. It is expensive but well worth it. I get so many compliments and am always asked where the jackets can be purchased.

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Kim
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer

Lovely yarn that knits up fast

I love Malabrigo yarns! I'm using the worsted for some Christmas presents, mainly hats. It was the right thickness. I actually wanted caprino to be held double but you don't stock it. This yarn is lovely and knits up fast.

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Vicky B.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great service!

Stunning colour! Fantastic to knit with and beautiful stitch definition! Absolutely love Malabrigo

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Blanca
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Product not as described and no response from LoveCarfts customer service

I am very disappointed with this purchase. The product I received (Malabrigo Worsted, color 020) does not match the color shown on the website at all. The yarn was advertised as a cypress green, but what I received is a charcoal black color, with no visible undertones or variation. I understand that some color variation between screens and real products is normal, but in this case the difference is extreme. In addition, the skeins do not have a dye lot indicated, and the color is so far from...

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Blanca
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Product not as described and no response from LoveCarfts customer service

I am very disappointed with this purchase. The product I received (Malabrigo Worsted, color 020) does not match the color shown on the website at all. The yarn was advertised as a cypress green, but what I received is a charcoal black color, with no visible undertones or variation. I understand that some color variation between screens and real products is normal, but in this case the difference is extreme. In addition, the skeins do not have a dye lot indicated, and the color is so far from...

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TC
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

In the decades that I have been crocheting and knitting, Malabrigo is my favourite of all yarns. The quality and subtle way it is dyed make it unique and a dream to crochet with because the colours change subtly as you work. The quality of this 100% wool from Peru is also exceptional and it seems to have virtually no pilling. It produces a dense, clearly defined stitch which makes even the simplest of stitches look beautiful. The range of colours is also wonderful, although some may be out of...

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Margaret
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Malabrigo Rios is my favorite yarn to knit with. It glides smoothly through my fingers the needles and the results are amazing! The only problem I have is I haven’t found a skein yet that is easy to wind or stays neat tidy halfway through. Nevertheless, I keep buying this lovely yarn!

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Nancy L.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Third sweater with this worsted.

This is a wonderful wool to work with. I'm on my third sweater using the worsted. The colors are vivid and the finished garment is soft and comfortable.

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Laura H.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Worsted
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Good stitch definition and cozy results. I love the way Malabrigo worsted knits up. I've used Malabrigo yarns for multiple projects and it has always resulted in a soft hand and attractive drape. I especially love a recent raglan sweater project that turned out just perfect. My only caveat for Malabrigo is that it can vary greatly skein by skein in any color way since it's dyed in small batches. Plan for the color variance and you won't be disappointed!

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