- Composition: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
- Length: ~192m / 210 yards
- Weight: ~100g / 3.53 oz
- Yarn Category: Worsted
- Yarn Texture: 4 ply
- Needle Size:
US 6 - 8 or 4 - 5mm
- Perfect For: Sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves, baby garments, and everyday accessories. Ideal for projects that need durability, softness, and long-term wear.
Malabrigo Rios is a soft, durable, and washable worsted weight merino wool yarn designed for everyday projects that need both comfort and performance. Known as Malabrigo’s “workhorse” yarn, it combines exceptional softness with strength, making it ideal for garments and accessories worn close to the skin.
Perfect for knitting and crochet, Rios offers versatility across a wide range of projects—from sweaters and accessories to textured designs. It can also be used for weaving, particularly in softer, weft-based applications.
Spun from 100% superwash merino wool, Rios features a smooth 4-ply construction that enhances stitch definition while helping resist pilling. The result is a yarn that feels refined, performs beautifully, and holds up to everyday use.
Hand-dyed in small batches, each skein showcases rich, tonal color variation—from semi-solids to vibrant variegated shades—making every project unique.
Malabrigo Rios is hand-dyed, which means each skein is unique. Colors may vary slightly—or sometimes noticeably—between skeins, especially in variegated shades.
For best results, we recommend purchasing enough yarn to complete your project. To achieve a balanced color distribution, work from two skeins at once, alternating a few rows from each.
Colors shown in photos are for reference only and may vary due to the hand-dyed process.