Hand-dyed in Peru with incredible softness and stunning colour variations — Malabrigo yarns are beloved by knitters worldwide for their luxurious fibres, rich saturated colours, and the joy they bring to every project. This family-owned company creates yarns from the finest Uruguayan merino, baby alpaca, silk, and cashmere, all inspired by nature, landscapes, art, and everyday life.

What Makes Malabrigo Special?
Malabrigo started small in 2005 when two brothers-in-law began dyeing wool in a kitchen pot in Uruguay. Today, they produce 21 yarn varieties in over 400 colours, all hand-dyed in Peru with the same passion and attention to detail. Every skein is unique, with subtle tonal variations that create depth and character in your knitting. The company employs mostly women, provides opportunities to those who need them most, and uses minimal chemicals while meeting Oeko-Tex standards for environmental responsibility.

What Fibres Does Malabrigo Use?

• 100% Uruguayan Merino wool — from free-range sheep herded by traditional shepherds, never mulesed
• Baby Alpaca from Peru — incredibly soft and warm without weight
• Silk — top-quality silk that adds lustre and drape
• Pima Cotton — for breathable, all-season knitting
• Cashmere — luxury fibre for special projects

Popular Malabrigo Yarns:
What is Malabrigo Rios? A superwash merino worsted weight that's soft, vibrant, and machine washable — perfect for everyday garments and accessories.
What is Malabrigo Mechita? A fingering weight merino perfect for socks, shawls, and delicate garments with beautiful stitch definition.
What is Malabrigo Silkpaca? A luxurious laceweight blend of baby alpaca and silk — dreamy for shawls and lightweight garments.
What is Malabrigo Rasta? A super bulky merino that knits up fast for cosy, chunky projects.
Is Malabrigo yarn good quality? Yes — Malabrigo is renowned for exceptional softness, rich hand-dyed colours, and premium fibres sourced from the best suppliers.

Why Knitters Love Malabrigo:
The colours are rich, saturated, and beautifully variegated with depth you don't find in commercial yarns. The fibres are incredibly soft — Uruguayan merino is known worldwide for its quality and lack of scratchiness. Every skein is hand-dyed, making each one unique. The company is ethical, environmentally conscious, and family-owned. With 21 yarn weights from laceweight to super bulky and over 400 colours, there's a Malabrigo for every project and every knitter.

Whether you're knitting your first Malabrigo shawl, creating a cosy jumper in Rios, or exploring the luxury of Silkpaca, these yarns bring joy to the process and beauty to the finished piece. Locally stocked and shipped from Rangiora.