Malabrigo Rasta

Malabrigo Rasta – Super Bulky 100% Merino Wool Yarn

When you want a project that’s as satisfying to knit as it is  beautiful to wear, reach for Rasta. This sumptuously squishy super bulky yarn from Malabrigo is hand-dyed in their signature rich, heathered colorways — the kind that make it nearly impossible to pick just one. The slightly-felted single-ply construction means it won’t split on your needles, and it knits up fast enough to finish a hat in an evening or a cowl over a weekend.

Rasta is butter-soft straight from the skein and only gets better with wear. It shines with textured stitches, simple stockinette, and anything where the yarn itself is the star.

Why Knitters Love Rasta

• 100% merino wool — sumptuously soft and next-to-skin comfortable
• Slightly-felted single-ply construction — won’t split while knitting
• Super bulky weight — fast, satisfying knits
• Hand-dyed in Malabrigo’s stunning, heathered color palette
• Minimal halo with a subtle sheen — beautiful in textured and simple stitches alike
• Free winding available — just ask!

Yarn Specs

• Fiber: 100% Merino Wool
• Weight: Super Bulky (#6)
• Yardage: 90 yards / 82m per 150g skein
• Needle Size: US 13–15 (9–10mm)
• Hook Size: US L–P
• Knit Gauge: 8–9 stitches per 4 inches
• Care: Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
• Sheen: Subtle sheen, minimal halo
• Origin: Peru
• Put Up: Skein — free winding available

Needles

• Chiaogoo Red Cable Needles

Project Ideas

• Bulky Mobius Cowl by Haley Waxberg (free!)
• LotusFlowerBeanie by BKnitsHandmade
• Wilde by Melissa Schaschwary

Shop all Malabrigo Rasta colorways at Apple Yarns.