Based in Uruguay, Malabrigo produces a very affordable line of hand dyed yarns of incredible softness and stunning color variations. Each skein is totally unique, even though they are dyed in the same pot.

Be Inspired Fibres is currently stocking 11 colours of the Malabrigo Worsted, which is an aran weight, very soft and has a slightly felted feel. Malabrigo Worsted knits up very quickly, so perfect for those last minute gifts, especially hats, scarves and cowls.

Sometimes using variegated yarns can be a bit of tricky, besides using 2 skeins and alternating rows to even out the colours, choosing the right patterns can really help to avoid pooling effects.

I am currently knitting up a skein of Malabrigo Worsted in Comfy Junkie, which is a variegation of dark browns and pale greys.

I am using a free cowl pattern called Barbara Cowl by Shannon Cook, which is a very simple two row pattern repeat and very effective for showcasing highly variegated yarns. Although the pattern is for a cowl, it can easily be adapted to a scarf.

Here are some reds, pinks and oranges..

and some blues.