Malabrigo Yarn's Ultimate Sock is Here!

I'm so happy to share that we have Malabrigo's newest yarn, Ultimate Sock!

136-Sabiduria, 807-Cote d'Azure, 164-Sur, 412-Teal Feather

This yarn is similar in feel, ply and yardage to their most popular yarn, Sock, but it has nylon, which is a very welcome addition. Something that many of us have been waiting more than a decade for, ever since Malabrigo first introduced their Sock with no nylon. Of course, we have been knitting socks, sweaters and everything else with Sock for over a decade now, but nylon is a great addition to wool to make socks even more resilient. Having nylon in your sock yarn is like a little security blanket- yes, socks that are 100% wool will hold up nicely to wear if the fabric is nice a dense, but just knowing the nylon is there makes me feel a bit better. What can I say?

150-Azul Profundo, 252-Wabi Sabi, 363-Pascal, 416-Indiecita

I was able to test versions of this yarn before this one was settled on and I have to say that it invoked Goldilocks feels with "too much this", "not enough that" and now "just right." I love that it is plied and knits very similarly to the original Sock, but now has a bit of nylon. And yes, the original Sock will continue on. Ultimate Sock is simply an addition to the Malabrigo offerings. Right now, there are nearly 40 colors, and Malabrigo will add more over time.

658-Zinnias, 035-Frank Ochre, 214-Magenta, 005-Aniversario

036-Pearl, 611-Ravelry Red, 412-TealFeather, 069-Pearl Ten

As I tend to do as I was photographing all this loveliness for the shop, I went down the rabbit hole of combining colors - this time into ideas for Casapinka's upcoming Sharon Air MKAL that starts in a couple weeks. So here are a few four-color options that I think look fab together in person. It takes just one skein of each and when the pattern comes out, it will be available here.

334-Peggy, 736-Gloria, 398-Rosalinda, 696-Whole Grain

013-Oro, 862-Piedras, 142-Caramel, 214-Magenta

Comments

[Monica]

My ultimate sock came yesterday and I am quite happy. I'm thinking a little stranded knitting will have to happen. I have a knitting/ work friend coming to visit your 16 tons of yarn soon. I have to say, I am quite jealous.
Love all the yarn!!!
Monica