Malabrigo – Rasta

Ultimate warmth and ultimate speed.

Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of finishing a project in just few hours? Malabrigo Rasta can bring you that satisfaction. This super-sized single ply yarn is made from 100% merino wool and knits up into a beautifully soft and squishy fabric. A great option for those statement chunky knits full of colour and fun.

Malabrigo is a family owned company based in Uruguay specialising in the production of hand-dyed yarn. Not only do they dye the yarn but they also produce their own bases. Some of the fleece used comes from their own flock of Merino sheep who live near their headquarters in Montevideo. The rest is sourced from Uruguayan farms where sheep are allowed to graze free-range through the hills and are herded by ranchers. 

Their superwash manufacturing process and their dyes comply to Oeko-Tex standards – a certification which regulates the use of chemicals within the textile industry. Water in their Uruguayan and Peruvian mills is heated via a flat-plate thermal heating system which is solar powered. In 2017 Malabrigo started using renewable wood pellets as their main source of energy.

Weight: super chunky

Fibre: 100% merino wool – non-superwash

Skein: 150 g = 82 m (90 yds)

Needle Size: 9.00 mm – 12.00 mm (US 13 – 17)

Gauge: 8 – 10 stitches = 10 cm (4 in)

Spin: worsted spun

Fibre Origin: Uruguay

Processed: milled & hand dyed in Peru

Care: hand wash