Malabrigo Mechita Hollyhock Strikkegarn

Knitting yarn. Malabrigo Mechita is a soft, single‑ply 100% superwash merino wool yarn in a fingering weight. It’s the lighter, more delicate version of the beloved Mecha — just as soft, just as richly dyed, but perfect for airy, lightweight projects. Its single‑ply structure creates smooth, clean stitches and beautifully highlights texture, lace, and subtle details.

Each skein is hand dyed in small batches, giving your project a unique, artisanal character. Be sure to purchase enough yarn to complete your project, as each dye lot varies and skeins may differ even within the same bag. For the most even colour distribution, work from two skeins at once, alternating a few rows from each.

Mechita is an excellent choice for lightweight shawls, scarves, garments, accessories, baby knits, lacework, textures, and fine stitch definition. It knits smoothly and produces beautifully even, well‑defined stitches.

• Composition: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Length: 384 m
• Weight: 100 g
• Thickness: 1 - Fingering (single‑ply)
• Recommended needle size: 2.25 – 2.75 mm
• Recommended hook size: 3.25 – 4.0 mm
• Gauge: 26 – 30 stitches = 10 cm
• Feel: soft, smooth, elastic, excellent stitch definition
• Care: machine wash on gentle cycle, cold water; do not tumble dry; dry flat
• Best for: shawls, scarves, lightweight garments, accessories, baby knits, lace, textures