Malabrigo Arroyo

Malabrigo Arroyo is soft, springy, lightweight, and somehow cozy without being heavy, Arroyo lives in that magical place between “quick to knit” and “I never want to take this off.”

The hand-dyed colors are rich, layered, and occasionally look like they were inspired by weather patterns, tropical birds, or a painter having a very emotional afternoon. Arroyo has gorgeous stitch definition, beautiful drape, and works especially well on the Silver Reed LK150, where the smooth plies and sport weight structure knit up like they were born for mid-gauge machines.

Yarn Specs

• Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Weight: Sport Weight
• Yardage: Approximately 335 yards (306 meters)
• Skein Weight: 100 grams
• Suggested Needle Size: US 4–6 (3.5–4 mm)
• Gauge: 20–22 stitches = 4 inches
• Care: Machine washable cold, lay flat to dry
• Made In: Uruguay
• Best For: Sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, baby items, machine knitting, pretending you only need one more skein

FAQ

What weight is Arroyo? Arroyo is a sport weight yarn, which means it lands in the sweet spot between fingering and DK. The fabric will have a lightweight hand, and delicate appearance.  Very elegant or casual smart looking over jeans!

Does Arroyo work well on knitting machines? Exceptionally well on the Silver Reed LK150. The sport weight construction feeds smoothly, creates even fabric, and gives finished garments a soft, polished feel without fighting the machine like an angry spaghetti noodle.

Is Arroyo soft? Very. It has that signature Malabrigo merino softness that makes people pet finished projects like concerned Victorian aunts.

What projects is Arroyo best for? Sweaters absolutely shine in Arroyo, but it’s also fantastic for shawls, hats, scarves, lightweight blankets, and baby knits that become instant favorites.

Will hand-dyed skeins vary? Yes, and that’s part of the charm. For larger projects, alternating skeins helps blend the color transitions beautifully instead of accidentally creating “one extremely dramatic sleeve.”