Malabrigo Rios
Specifications
| Weight | 4 · Worsted CYC 4 · Medium |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 100% Merino Superwash Wool |
| Put-up | 100 g · 192 m (210 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 192 m (210 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 18–22 sts / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 4 mm / 5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Plied (3 or more plies) |
| Care | Machine wash (30C) |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
Malabrigo Rios is a medium-weight yarn (CYC 4). Its standard put-up gives 192 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle range is 4–5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 18–22 sts / 10 cm.
Superwash wool is machine washable, but it will still stretch under its own weight when wet. Dry flat and avoid a hot tumble dryer.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 192 m per 100 g will usually land in the same fabric territory; a larger gap means you should recalculate the project quantity and swatch again. Fibre composition matters too: the blend's behaviour after blocking is as important as its stitch gauge.
Similar yarns
- Malabrigo Worsted 4 · Worsted · 192 m per 100 g · 100% Merino Wool
- Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted 4 · Worsted · 192 m per 100 g · 100% Galway Wool
- Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool 4 · Worsted · 187 m per 100 g · 100% Wool
Specs and sources
Record checked 2026-10-22. Specifications are facts reproduced for reference; descriptions and photography are our own. Confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity.