"We name most of our yarns in Spanish (our native language here in Uruguay) and many of them with terms referring to their thickness. Finito, Mechita, Mecha, and Rasta are examples of this.
Rasta in Spanish means “dreadlock”, and is also how we refer in Spanish to a very thick cord like our yarn. A lightly-fulled single-ply yarn of magnum proportions! Whip out a super-cozy accessory in just hours with this super-sized delight of a yarn. Our premium Uruguayan merino is just as soft as ever, and Rasta comes in a range of our unique “watercolor multi” colorways as well as a rainbow of semi-solid basics. Unbelievably squishy, this is the yarn to turn to when you want the ultimate in warmth (or the ultimate in speed!)" - Malabrigo
Great for: Quick knits, textured stitches, hats, cowls, scarves, outerwear.
Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. Skeins may vary one from the other even within the same bag. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball.
When they dye these yarns, the same formula is used each time but every batch of yarn may vary. The differences from one dye lot to another can be very subtle, or extremely noticeable, specially on variegated yarns.
The colors shown on photos are illustrated as reference, as mentioned above, they can differ on more or less of one tone, due to the hand-dyed process.
- Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
- Yarn Texture: Single ply slightly felted with a twist
- Yardage/Meters: 90 yards (82 meters)
- Gauge: 8.0 to 10.0 sts = 4 inches
- Needle Size: US 13 - 19 or 9 - 15mm
- Hook Size: US N/P/15 to P/Q or 10 - 15 mm
- Content: 100% Merino Wool
- Care: Hand Wash, cold water, dry flat
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Malabrigo Rasta 150g - 100% Merino Super Bulky
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Published Thursday, 3 September 20262 out of 5The service was quick but I don't recommend this yarn. It's very hard to buy online as each skein of the same colour is vastly different from each other and with all the subtle colours, it's hard to get a photo that's accurate. The dye also rubs off and it smells strongly like vinegar. For the price, I'm very disappointed as this was to be a gift and the dye just comes straight out of the yarn as you knit or wear it.
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Published Thursday, 13 August 20265 out of 5It was fun to knit with this lovely yarn. Pleased with the way it knitted up - hot water bottle cover will make a lovely Christmas gift.
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Published Thursday, 2 May 20245 out of 5Such a lovely yarn! Perfect for what I wanted and very easy to knit with. Feels lovely. It made a fantastic set of beanie, cowl, and arm warmers for a gift.
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Published Friday, 9 February 20245 out of 5So happy with my purchase. Yarn crocheted up beautifully ??
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Published Thursday, 25 January 20245 out of 5This wool is absolutely beautiful ?? Very quick to arrive too which I love as I hate waiting lol
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Published Thursday, 25 January 20245 out of 5This wool is so lovely, well worth the money.
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Published Thursday, 2 November 20235 out of 5Gorgeous product and super fast delivery.