Malabrigo Rios is soft, strong, and washable. This 4-ply yarn is a workhorse! The plies help resist pilling and washability makes it fantastic for frequently-worn garments, housewares, and children and baby clothes. And like all Malabrigo yarns, it’s super soft and great for next-to-the-skin wear! Spun from premium superwash merino, it comes in an array of watercolor-multi, semi-solid, and variegated colorways.
Great for: Accessories, garments, baby and kids items, housewares, toys, cables, textured stitches, color-work.
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yarn Texture: 4 ply
Yardage/Meters: 210 yards (192 meters)
Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge: 18.0 to 22.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle Size: US 6 – 8 or 4 – 5mm
Hook Size: US I-9 to K-10/12 or 5.5-6.5 mm
Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Care: Machine washable, gentle cycle, cold water, do not tumble, dry flat
