Malabrigo Mechita Quinteto Superwash Merino Wool Soft Single Ply Fingering Fade Yarn Sweater

Malabrigo Mechita - Quinteto Collection

A fingering weight version of Malabrigo's beloved Mecha, Mechita is a beautifully soft, single-ply superwash merino yarn crafted for lighter garments and delicate accessories. Known for its incredible softness, vivid color absorption, and crisp stitch definition, Mechita is an exceptional choice for shawls, scarves, lace, cables, textured stitches, and lightweight garments.

The Quinteto Collection offers five rich, harmonizing kettle-dyed colorways specifically engineered to flow seamlessly into gradient fades, multi-color shawls, and colorwork, as well as shine as stunning standalone shades. Use the drop-down menu to choose your desired colorway:

• Violin (MTA726)
• Viola (MTA727)
• Cello (MTA728)
• Piano (MTA730)
• Double Bass (MTA729)

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Product Details:

• Brand: Malabrigo

• Yarn Line: Mechita (Quinteto Collection)

• Colorways Available: Violin (726), Viola (727), Cello (728), Piano (730), Double Bass (729)

• Color Profile: Kettle-Dyed Harmonizing Gradient & Multi Tones

• Dye Lot: Kettle-Dyed Artisan Batch / No Dye Lot (Orders Visually Matched from the Same 5-Hank Bag)

• Weight / Texture: Fingering / Sock (Category 1, Single-Ply)

• Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool

• Yardage: 420 Yards (384 Meters) per 100g Hank

• Knitting Gauge: 26–30 sts = 4" on US 1–2 (2.25–2.75 mm) Needles / Hook US D-3 to 7 (3.25–4.0 mm)

• Care Instructions: Machine Wash Gentle Cold (Wash Separately), Lay Flat to Dry (Soak No-Rinse Wash Recommended)

• Origin: Made in Uruguay

A Note on Unique Craftsmanship & Media:
Original photos display the exact hanks and colorways available in stock. Mechita’s single-ply construction yields extraordinary softness and rich dye depth for fade sets, lace, and shawls. Because Mechita is hand-dyed without formal dye lots, individual hanks naturally vary. For multi-hank projects, alternating working hanks every few rows is recommended to ensure a seamless color blend.

Coordinating & Related Listings in My Shop:
• Custom Hank Winding Service (Per Cake): https://www.etsy.com/listing/580996608/hank-winding-into-a-yarn-cake-priced-per
• Soak No-Rinse Gentle Fiber Wash Set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/498410398/soak-handmaiden-set-2pc-3oz-size

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