RESTOCKED Malabrigo Rasta

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We just got a Malabrigo Restock in, and I tried to get my hands on as much of your fall & winter fave Malabrigo Rasta in the variegated colours as we can handle (We also got lots more Rios & Mecha, but that’s a whole other post). We have lots of for the sweaters, blankets and accessories of your dreams. Rasta is perfect for quick one-skein gifts. Don’t wait too long to pick yours up, COVID-related product shortages are still very much a thing this year (there are still manufacturing and shipping delays across all industries).

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Malabrigo Rasta is a hand-painted, single-ply, 100% merino wool made in Uruguay. It’s very popular and we generally have a hard time keeping sweater quantities in stock, so if you’re in love be sure to put a ring on it and lock it down!

Strathcona

Size

  • (XXS/XS), S/M, (L/XL), (XXL/XXXL)
  • Width at bust (lying flat): approx (48.5cm / 19”) 53.5 cm / 21” (61cm / 23.75”) (67.5 cm / 26.5”)
  • Length (46 cm / 17” ) 48.5 cm / 19” (51cm / 21”) (58.5cm / 23”)
  • Model is 5’9, wearing S/M size.

Yarn

Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 5, 6) skeins

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Needles

We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option. If getting interchnageables, be sure to get the shorter 3.5″ tips for the 16″ length needles – the 4.5″ tips are too long and will not work with a cord that short.

If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.

  • 9mm/US13 – 16″ circular needles (if buying interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips, the 4.5″ tips are too long for this length cord)
  • 10mm/US15 – 24″ circular needles
  • 15mm/US19 – 24″ circular needles
  • 15mm/US19 – 32″ circular needles (or longer, for optional magic loop, or use double pointed needles)

Other Materials

Nanaimo Cardigan

Size

  • XS/S, (M/L), (XL/XXL), (XXXL)
  • Width at bust (lying flat): approx 49.5 cm / 19.5” (56 cm / 22”), (62. 25cm / 24.5”) ( 68.5 cm / 27”) (75 cm /29.5”)
  • Body length: approx 42 cm / 16.5” (46 cm / 18.5) or desired

Yarn

Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 6, 7) skeins

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Needles

Needle sizes aren’t listed, so check the pattern to confirm what you’ll need (although we expect it will be similar to the pattern above). We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option.

If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.

Other Materials

Frid

Size

  • XXS/XS) S/M, (L/XL), (XXL/XXXL)
  • Width at bust (lying flat): approx (43 cm / 17”) 48.5 cm / 19” (56cm / 22”) ( 64 cm / 25”) across chest
  • Body length: (41 cm / 16” ) 41 cm / 16” (46 cm / 18”) (51 cm / 20”) in body length
  • Model is 5’9, wearing S/M.
  • Positive ease approx 3–5” / 7.5–13 cm

Yarn

Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 5, 6) skeins

SEE FINISHED PROJECTS MADE WITH MALABRIGO RASTA

Needles

We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option. If getting interchnageables, be sure to get the shorter 3.5″ tips for the 16″ length needles – the 4.5″ tips are too long and will not work with a cord that short.

If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.

  • 8mm/US11 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
  • 9mm/US13 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
  • 10mm/US15 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
  • 12mm/US17 – 24″ circular needles
  • 15mm/US19 – 24″ circular needles (or longer)

Other Materials

Bulky Mobius Cowl

You can’t go wrong with Number Two in the Ravelry search for the most projects made with Mabrigo Rasta. Our mobius cowl is the perfect one skein wonder!

Photo: Yarnfilly

The Big Hat

This pattern is a great one for beginners and comes with its own video tutorial!

Photo: Melonheadco

Monster Cables Beanie

Photo: erin–elizabeth

Really Quick Mitts

Another of our all-time favourites, Mabrigo Rasta makes mitts fast and gorgeous!

The Cushy Cowl

The Cushy Cowl includes a tutorial video that guides you step-by-step through the pattern, from beginning to end. Watch the entire Cushy Cowl being knit up, and follow along at your own pace.

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