Malabrigo Sock - Candombe

Sock from Malabrigo is a 100% Superwash Merino fingering weight yarn that does a lot of things quietly and well. Soft and smooth to the touch, its 3-ply construction gives it the strength and durability needed to hold up as a sock yarn without any added nylon - a real achievement for a pure Merino base. But as the name might suggest and then some, this yarn is far more versatile than its label implies. It works beautifully for shawls and scarves, where its softness and smooth stitch definition really come into their own, and its gentle, non-scratchy feel makes it an equally lovely choice for baby garments. If you're a Malabrigo fan, you'll already know the brand's reputation for exceptional colour, and Sock is no exception - the Superwash Merino takes their characteristically rich, tonal dyeing beautifully, making each skein a pleasure to work with from cast on to cast off.

Hand dyed yarn is extra special because every skein is one of a kind. There are no batches and no perfectly matched skeins. This is where you can see the artistic point of view of each dye house we work with. Some dyers are quite exact in their repeatable colours while others are quite artistic and splashy, valuing the creation of each skein rather than the closeness of the colourway.

We take great care to photograph our products accurately, and still the unique skeins in your order may look different to the photograph, and they may even look different to each other. If you are using hand dyed yarns and are concerned with dramatic colour changes, when changing from one skein to the next, alternate rows to blend in the new skein.

• We recommend that items made from 100% Superwash Wool be washed by hand in cold or lukewarm water with a gentle rinse-free detergent. Never wring or twist woollen pieces when washing.
• Gently squeeze as much water as possible, roll in a towel and press moisture out. Then lay your finished piece flat to dry.

Wool does not need to be washed after every wear as it is a natural, breathable product. When you can see (or, rarely, smell) that a woollen item is in need of washing, follow the above instructions

You may ask why we suggest hand washing superwash knits. While you should be able to wash superwash knits in a more conventional way, we believe that superwash wool benefits from gentle care, as it will extend the life of your precious hand knit items!

Wool has countless benefits!

• 100% Natural
• Warm yet breathable
• Biodegradable
• Sustainable & Renewable
• Carbon Negative
• Flame retardant (safe for babies - and all humans)
• Wrinkle resistent
• Wicks water to the centre of the fibre keeping the fabric surface dry, even when damp