Malabrigo Caracol (super bulky)

Malabrigo Caracol is a distinctive super-bulky yarn with rich hand-dyed color and dramatic texture. It begins with a soft, thick-and-thin strand of superwash merino wool, which is wrapped with a contrasting black or white binder thread.

This unusual construction produces a plush, highly textured fabric that makes simple knitting or crochet look anything but ordinary. Caracol is especially effective in uncomplicated stitch patterns that allow the yarn’s texture and kettle-dyed color to take center stage.

• Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino
• Weight/Yardage: 150g/90y
• Gauge: 2.25 st/in on US 15
• Care: Machine wash gentle, lay flat to dry

Recommended Projects

Caracol is ideal for warm winter accessories, including cowls, scarves and hats. It also works well for textured blankets, oversized accents and other projects where its thick-and-thin construction can be the main feature.

A note about hand dyed yarn: Malabrigo yarn is dyed in small batches, so colors may vary between skeins and dye lots. Purchase enough yarn for your entire project at one time. When using more than one skein, alternate between them every few rows to distribute the color variations more evenly.