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Malabrigo Chunky

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Malabrigo Chunky
Malabrigo Chunky
Malabrigo Chunky
$21.67
$25.49
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151 reviews
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  • Reviewers describe the colourways as beautiful, with lovely light-and-shadow depth
  • Customers say the colours are vibrant and fabulous across the range
  • Many buyers report it feels soft to the touch and comfortable to wear
  • One reviewer says it rarely knots, making it a pleasure to knit with
  • Customers say it knits up quickly, suiting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens
"Lovely luxurious yarn, so smooth and soft, a pleasure to work with. I kept stopping to stroke it like a cat! 100g knitted up into a beanie hat and a hairband/ear warmer. I used a loom for the first time, and the end product was so neat and smart, much better than my usual knitting. I will buy more of this brand of chunky 100% Merino wool."
Jaya W.
100% Merino Wool, 95m (104yds)/100g (3.53oz), Chunky

Product Description

Start planning your winter accessories now with Malabrigo’s Chunky hand-dyed yarn. This pure, 100% merino wool yarn is harvested from Malabrigo’s own free-range sheep in Uruguay. The Malabrigo colour palette is bursting with specially designed shades that will melt in and out of each other when knitted together. There may be variations in colour between skeins of the same shade.

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Summary

Reviewers describe this yarn as soft and a joy to work with, with one saying it is "Gloriously soft and a joy to knit with". Colour gets lots of praise, from a "Beautiful rich colour" to a sunshine blend of yellows that one reviewer found uplifting to knit and wear. Customers mention making a hat, a scarf and a jumper, and one reviewer noted that the slight mottling gives their pieces a bit of dimension rather than a single block of colour. Many buyers say they enjoy knitting with it and are happy with how their finished projects turn out.

Best Features

  • Soft and pleasant to work with
  • Rich, beautiful colour range
  • Slight mottling adds dimension
  • Suits hats, scarves and jumpers

Quality Feedback

  • Customers say the quality is impeccable and the yarn feels high quality overall.
  • Many buyers describe a consistent fabric, with hanks well matched in colour from one to the next.
  • Reviewers say the wool rarely has a knot, which makes for smooth knitting.
  • Customers describe a thick, soft wool that is a go-to for chunky projects.
  • One reviewer finds the yarn lovely and soft, with wonderful, rich colours.

Top Quotes

"Incomparable quality and colours. Makes gorgeous crochet hats!!"
"My favourite chunky wool, which is a delight. This colour has been much admired."
"Gorgeous colour and a pleasure to knit. I couldn't be happier with it."
"Soft, wonderful to work with. Beautiful colors."
"Nice to work with. Beautiful rich colour."

Specifications

Brand: Malabrigo
Blend: 100% Merino Wool
Yarn Weight: Chunky
Net Weight: 100g (3.53oz)
Tension: 14 stitches to 10cm/4"
Recommended Crochet Hook: 6.50mm (K) - 9.00mm (M)
Care Instructions: Hand Wash
Craft: Crochet, Knitting
Length: 95m (104yds)
Recommended Needles: 6.00mm (US 10) - 8.00mm (US 11)

Most people ask about

What colours and colour combinations does Malabrigo Chunky come in?

Reviewers describe the colours as vibrant and fabulous, and many say the mixed-colour combinations are especially beautiful. One reviewer says the lovely handpainted colours have real depth. Customers say the colour choices are a big part of why they keep coming back to this yarn.

Is Malabrigo Chunky soft to knit with and to wear?

Many buyers describe the yarn as wonderfully soft, supple and a pleasure to work with. One reviewer says finished hats feel very comfortable to wear. Another says it feels a little softer and fluffier than a similar Malabrigo yarn.

What projects do customers make with Malabrigo Chunky?

Customers say it is a favourite for hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and cowls. Several reviewers say they have made many hats with it. One reviewer also used it for a thicker sweater and found it warm and comfy.

How does Malabrigo Chunky knit up?

Reviewers say it knits up quickly and beautifully, making it a good choice for quick projects. One reviewer describes a light-and-shadow effect in the finished fabric that looks very consistent. Customers also say it is workable and rarely knots.

Do the colours vary between skeins of Malabrigo Chunky?

One reviewer says the slight variations running through each skein make the finished result especially pretty. Another reviewer found that skeins from the same colourway were well matched in colour. Customers say alternating between skeins as they knit helps the fabric look even.

Malabrigo Chunky Hand-Dyed Yarn

Malabrigo Chunky is the kind of yarn that makes you want to cast on straight away. Customers say it feels wonderfully soft and luxurious in the hands while you work, and that the finished pieces are a real pleasure to wear against the skin.

Colour that comes alive

The Malabrigo colourways are a big part of the appeal. Reviewers love the variegated shades that melt into one another as you knit, and say the slight mottling adds dimension so your project never looks like a single flat block of colour. One reviewer noted that variation between skeins can be lovely, and that alternating between balls as you go keeps the fabric even.

Made for warm, cosy projects

Customers say this chunky weight is ideal for hats, scarves, mittens and cowls, and many have knitted sweaters with it too. Reviewers describe the finished items as comfortable and cosy to wear, which makes it a favourite for gifts.

A joy to knit with

Knitters describe Malabrigo Chunky as a delight to work with. Customers report that it doesn't split, rarely knots, and feels great in the hands, so you can settle into a relaxed, rhythmic project.

Customer Reviews

4.8 Based on 151 reviews
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Review summary

Most reviewers praise the yarn's softness and colours, and say it is a pleasure to knit and crochet with. Some say the colour looked darker or different from the online photos, and a few mention variation between skeins. Complaints are uncommon.

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Eve
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer

Soft and beautiful for gifts

I love the lovely stitch definition, it doesn't split, and it is so soft! I rarely knit with anything that contains wool, but as it was for a gift, I thought I'd try this. The price was good and there are lovely colors available. It knitted up well to the tension square, and I usually knit too tightly. I hope it washes well, but I'll be ordering more to make hats as they have turned out so well. I like the softness and stitch definition, especially with the bubble stitch used. It was a gift.

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Finlay
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer

Beautiful colors and super soft

I love the colourways and the fact it’s merino wool. I originally purchased forest to make a scarf for my partner's grandad and loved the feel of the wool so much that I got more in olive to make my partner a jumper. Very nice, the slight mottling in colour gives the pieces a bit of dimension rather than being one block colour, and they are super soft.

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MME
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer

Beautiful colors and soft texture

I like the gorgeous colors. I'm using it for making slippers for winter. It knits up great, very soft and springy.

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Tracy W.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

10/10

What a fabulous yarn! So silky smooth and soft and literally slides of my hook - why have I not discovered this before now ??? A huge range of shades too. It is more expensive than I’m used to paying but the quality is so worth it..

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Jaya W.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great choice of quality knitting yarns.

Lovely luxurious yarn, so smooth and soft, a pleasure to work with. I kept stopping to stroke it like a cat! 100g knitted up into a beanie hat and a hairband/ear warmer. I used a loom for the first time, and the end product was so neat and smart, much better than my usual knitting. I will buy more of this brand of chunky 100% Merino wool.

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Peggy S.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Love knitting with this malabrigo chunky. Feels really soft and the slight variations that run through the skein, make the final result so pretty. I make hats and they are so comfortable to wear when knitted in this wool.

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Carmen Q.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great selections & service

This is the best yarn out there. Incomparable quality and colours. Makes gorgeous crochet hats!!

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Carmen Q.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great selections & service

Silky smooth, colours and quality are impeccable!!

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Allison D.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Awesome yarn, crochets beautifully! Note that skeins can be pretty different from each other, so I recommend mixing them early in your project (instead of ending up with two very different looking halves).

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Kristianna C.
Reviewed: Malabrigo Chunky
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

This yarn is heaven to knit with! I never knew what I was missing out on. And the colorways are do unique, very comparable to indie dyed yarn.

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