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by: Sierra Roberts

Malabrigo March Week 2: Silky Merino and Sock

If you’re just joining us – it’s Malabrigo March! You can read more about it here, or just dive right in to this week’s specials!

Silky Merino & Sock – on sale this week!

It’s just about springtime, and I’ve been getting into spring knitting mode. For me, that means pretty lace and openwork patterns inspired by the anticipated growth of new leaves and flowers that this season heralds. Two yarns that are perfect for showing off fancy stitchin’ are Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn and Malabrigo Sock Yarn.

 

Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn
Malabrigo Sock Yarn Malabrigo Sock Yarn

Not quite ready to ditch my sweaters, I’m still on the hunt for smaller projects that will fend off the chill until it’s time to get out the linen and cotton. Enter: the Cupid's Victim Mitts Pattern. These mitts are made from one skein of Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn, and feature a surprisingly simple afterthought thumb. With the Little Arrowhead lace pattern opening up the back of the hand, they were designed specifically with spring in mind.

 

Cupid's Victim Mitts Pattern  Cupid's Victim Mitts Pattern
Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn  Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn

There’s also the Endless Ruby Mitts - DK/Light Weight pattern, which is always a popular one here at Halcyon. Also knit with one skein of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] , these mitts are a nice alternative if you aren’t keen on knitting lace.

 

Endless Ruby Mitts - DK/Light Weight  Endless Ruby Mitts - DK/Light Weight
[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]
  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

For more ideas, you can go straight to the source: Malabrigo Book 3 has the Branching Lace Kimono (shown below), which I can imagine would feel just as luxurious as it is lovely.

 

Malabrigo Book 3  Malabrigo Book 3

 

Branching Lace Kimono from Malabrigo Book 3

But then there’s the cover project from Malabrigo Book 4, which would be a very welcome addition to my own shawl/wrap collection.

 

Malabrigo Book 4  Malabrigo Book 4

 

Enrejado wrap from Malabrigo Book 4

But what about Malabrigo Sock Yarn?  Don’t be mislead by the name- this yarn works for way more than just socks. Sock actually knits to a comparable gauge as Malabrigo Lace Yarn, so it can definitely be considered for projects such as the new Pressure Drop Infinity Scarf Pattern, or even the [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] . Ok, that one would be really cool.

 

Malabrigo Sock Yarn Malabrigo Sock Yarn
Malabrigo Lace Yarn Malabrigo Lace Yarn
Pressure Drop Infinity Scarf Pattern  Pressure Drop Infinity Scarf Pattern
[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]
  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

Malabrigo Book 3 has a few patterns in Sock that I’m rather fond of, and you can click here to check those out in a previous blog post of mine. But then there’s the Leaf Border Hooded Jacket, shown below:

 

Malabrigo Book 3  Malabrigo Book 3

 

Leaf Border Hooded Jacket from Malabrigo Book 3

Ok, seriously.  How sweet is that jacket? And we actually carry the colorway this was photographed in- it’s called “Impressionist Sky”.

 

Malabrigo Sock Yarn » Info / buy

If, like us, you’re a fan of Ann Budd (and who isn’t?), the Sock is a favorite choice for her Take-Two Skirt. We’ll be hosting Ann again here at the store later this spring. Ann will be teaching two classes, A Skirt For All Seasons, and Steeks and Zippersmore details here.

No matter what you decide to make with these two yarns, you can rest assured that it will be beautiful.

Make sure to pick up your favorite colors in Silky Merino and Sock while they’re on sale for 10% off, from now until next Thursday, March 16th!

 

 

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