RIOS - CEREZA

Rios is a wonderfully warming worsted weight yarn from Malabrigo, and one of those reliable, versatile bases that earns its place in almost any project queue. Each skein is spun from sleek South American Merino, producing a plied yarn that strikes a genuinely pleasing balance between softness and durability - buttery soft against the skin, but with enough strength and structure to hold up well over time and repeated wear. The Superwash treatment adds an extra layer of practicality, making finished projects straightforward to care for without any fussing over hand washing or blocking after every wear. At worsted weight, Rios is a satisfying yarn to knit with - substantial enough to make good progress, but with the kind of smooth, even ply that makes it equally well suited to simple, classic patterns and more intricate textural work. And then there are the colours. Malabrigo's reputation for exceptional dyeing is well earned, and Rios showcases it beautifully across a large collection of rich semi-solids and more adventurous variegated colourways — the kind of shades that are complex and considered without ever feeling overwrought. It's a yarn that's easy to love.

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