Photo by flickr user “Horia-Varlan”, used under creative commons license.
Inspired? Try one of these Malabrigo colorways…
Top row: Mech in Azul Fresco, Silky Merino in Natural, Rios in Fresco y Seco, Silky Merino in Party Pink. Bottom row: Chunky in Bergamota, Gruesa in Shocking Pink, Sock in Ochre, Worsted in Bobby Blue.
-Alex
I’m very pleased to introduce our newest MFPP, a whimsically beautiful collection by Jenise Reid inspired by Sleeping Beauty!
“Handspun Sweater” in Aquarella in Palmar (hemmed with Lace)
“Crown Tee” in Lace, in Polar Morn
“Sleepy Hoodie” in Silky Merino, Matisse Blue
“Sleepy Hoodie”, back view
Jenise says:
Sleeping Beauty is a quick trip through an old tale. Knit the castle walls, or a gift for the baby princess, then at the end is the crown tee to celebrate the princess bride! Despite having such romantic inspiration, I have tried to keep everything modern and wearable. What is the sense of knitting something you won’t be able to use every day?
“Fairy Toque” in Sock, Chocolate Amargo
“Bramble Stole” in Merino Worsted in Fuscia
“Stone Wall Throw” in Gruesa in Pearl Ten
Such a beautiful interpretation of the classic fairytale, don’t you think? Fantastic work Jenise! Click the pictures to go to the individual patterns on Ravelry, or you can see the whole collection here. You can also browse all the MFPP patterns on our Ravelry page.
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What on earth is “MFPP”?
MFPP stands for Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project. Every month, we collaborate with an independent designer (or two) to bring you delightfully themed pattern collections! You can see past MFPP collections here or at the Ravelry link above!
- Alex
Photo by flickr user “FriaLOve” used under Creative Commons license.
Feeling inspired? Try one of these Malabrigo Colorways…
Top row: Finito in Chispas, Lace in Natural, Twist in Belgian Chocolate, Silkpaca in Frank Ochre. Bottom row: Rastita in Mostaza, Arroyo in Marte, Worsted in Sauterne, Silky Merino in Spring Water.
Did you know you can now submit a photo to be used in our color features? Just send it to colorfeat@malabrigoyarn.com. (By submitting, you are indicating that you own full rights to the photograph and are giving us permission to reproduce it on our blog. We’re sorry, but we are not able to use every submission.)
Thank you!
This week’s Quickie is dino-riffic! If we’re talking about a cute, wooly, pink dinosaur, anyway. [Pterodactyls are not actually dinosaurs - Ed.] (Oh you shush, they’ll always be dinosaurs in my heart!)
Dactyl in Merino Worsted, Geranio
Larissa says:
I’m sure this is how it goes for most paleontologists. Playing with a long length of ribbing that folded in on itself, I accidentally discovered pterodactyl wings. Pink ones.
Not fit for flight, they’re actually a teeny shawlette knit with one skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted in the lipsticky shade called Geranio. A point at the back neck gives it a depth of just 8.5 in/22 cm and the wingspan is a cute 44/112.
With just 16 rows of ribbing, and finished with short rows, this project flies by. Heh heh.
Decidedly charming. You can get your pterosaurian groove on over on Ravelry, here, or perhaps have a dig (hehe) through past Quickies here.
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What are Malabrigo Quickies?
Quickies are small, fast projects which require only one or two skeins of yarn. Approximately every two weeks we’re teaming up with a talented independent designer to present an exciting new accessory (or other “small object”) pattern, showcasing one of our many yarns and colorways.
-Alex
Photo by flickr user “nandadevieast”, used under Creative Commons license.
Feeling inspired? Try one of these Malabrigo Colorways…
Top row: Sock in Tiziano Red, Silky Merino in Blackberry, Silkpaca in Polar Morn, Rios in Pearl Ten. Bottom row: Lace in Verde Esperanza, Worsted in Marron Oscuro, Rios in Niebla, Rios in Plomo.
-Alex
Photo by flickr user “Örlygur Hnefill”, used under Creative Commons license.
Feeling inspired? Try one of these Malabrigo Colorways…
Top row: Arroyo in Vaa, Lace in Olive, Silky Merino in Tatami, Angora in Primavera. Bottom row: Silky Merino in Pollen, Sock in Black, Worsted in Sealing Wax, Lace in Mariposa.
Did you know you can now submit a photo to be used in our color features? Just send it to colorfeat@malabrigoyarn.com. (By submitting, you are indicating that you own full rights to the photograph and are giving us permission to reproduce it on our blog. We’re sorry, but we are not able to use every submission.)
Thank you!
Today’s Quickie is a charming little cap from the terribly talented Alicia Plummer!
Alicia says:
Sweet William is inspired by a small family run farm in Maine’s beautiful Lakes Region. Crisp ribbing and a clean french gather give the hat a nice shape, while the Anglaise stitch pattern is easy to memorize and fun!
You can read a lot more about Alicia’s inspiration and even win some Silky Merino and some tasty Sweet William’s maple syrup over on her blog! You can also find Sweet William on Ravelry here, have a look through past Quickies here. Lovely job Alicia (you’ve got me pining for New England…and pancakes.)
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What are Malabrigo Quickies?
Quickies are small, fast projects which require only one or two skeins of yarn. Approximately every two weeks we’re teaming up with a talented independent designer to present an exciting new accessory (or other “small object”) pattern, showcasing one of our many yarns and colorways.
-Alex
Our second April MFPP is an awesome crochet collection from fashionisto and crochet extraordinaire Rohn Strong. The collection has two editions- “Petite” and “Plus Size”- to suit every body.
“Linda” in Silky Merino, in Black, Narciso, and Party Pink
“Rebecca” in Rasta, in Stitch Red, Violeta Africana and Porhino
Rohn says:
Hooked on Malabrigo! Is a wonderful collection of 7 patterns for the beginner crocheter! From a skirt to a jacket there is something for everyone. All plus sized patterns are sized from 2X-5X and petite patterns are sized from XS-XL! Perfect for beginners!!
“Marly” (Petite version) in Rasta, Baya Electrica. (Plus size version here.)
“Robyn” in Rasta, in Azules
“Ellen” in Rasta in Violeta Africana
“Mary Beth” (Plus size version) in Rasta, in Porhino and Abril. (Petite version here, in Stitch Red.)
“Kristin” (Petite version) in Arroyo in Sandbank. (Plus size version here, in Indiecita.)
Whew! Look at all those gorgeous goodies! Lots of Rasta love happening here <3 You can click the pictures to go to the patterns on Ravelry or see the whole collection here: “Petite” and “Plus Size”. Or browse our past MFPPs here!
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What on earth is “MFPP”?
MFPP stands for Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project. Every month, we collaborate with an independent designer (or two) to bring you delightfully themed pattern collections! You can see past MFPP collections here or at the Ravelry link above!
- Alex
Photo by flickr user “heatherbuckley.co.uk”, used under Creative Commons license.
Feeling inspired? Try one of these Malabrigo Colorways…
Top row: Arroyo in Plomo, Angora in Sunset, Rasta in Azul Profundo, Rios in Fresco y Seco. Bottom row: Silky Merino in Rupestre, Worsted in Sapphire Green, Arroyo in Pocion, Arroyo in Black.
I spy with my little eye… some Malabrigo!
These stunning Polyommatus argiolus Cuffs and Socks are two of the many goooorgeous patterns in Hunter Hammersen’s new volume of The Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet. The cuffs use Sock in Impressionist Sky, and the socks are Arroyo in Azules.
The book is still in the pre-order phase but you can peep all the patterns here on Ravelry (and snatch it up at the pre-order price)!