FALL WINTER 2022
Thanks for reading our magazine! We are excited to show you our new yarns, Ultimate Sock, Mohair and Noventa, our new colors in Washted and projects in the making, like our first ever Crochet booklet, by Lena Fedotova. Of course, as always, we include a free pattern. This time, Normandy, by Anne Jones, in Ultimate Sock.
We hope you like them all and would love your feedback on any of these new products.
This issue’s cover features the beautiful artwork of Helga Stentzel, which was very popular on our social media. We tell you a little more about her and her creative process in an interview, where you can even see her first drafts.
We also show a little bit more about the day to day work here at Malabrigo. This time we introduce you to Ximena’s workspace. Ximena has been with us for a few years, working mainly with our customers from Europe.
A calendar page is at the end of the magazine. We do have several trunk shows on the road so check which one will be close to your location. We have a Fingering Weight, one that we call “Popular Bases” (not that we have unpopular ones!) and a Rasta trunk show.
We hope you like this issue and, of course, please feel free to send any ideas or feedback to us. We always love to hear from our customers!
Welcome the malabrigo team
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CONTENTS NEW YARN ULTIMATE SOCK 4 FREE PATTERN NORMANDY SOCKS 10 NEW YARN MOHAIR 12 FEATURED PATTERN ALSTROEMERIA SCARF 14 NEW CROCHET BOOKLET SAIL AWAY 16 NEW YARN NOVENTA 22 NEW COLORS WASHTED 26 INTERVIEW HELGA STENTZEL - THE MAKING OF A PICTURE 28 MALABRIGO TEAM XIMENA'S WORKSPACE 34 UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR 36 KAL IN REVIEW KAL RIOS - SOLIDOS EDITION 37 WHERE WE APPEARED LATELY SPOTTED 38 You can click or tap on the page you would like to read
Ultimate Sock NEW IN STORES Gauge: 30-32 sts = 4 inches Needle Size: US 1 - 3 or 2.25 - 3.25 mm Hook Sizes: US B-1 to E-4 or 2.25-3.5 mm Content: 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon Great for: Socks and garments with a lot of friction. Yardage / Meters: 420 yards / 385 meters Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces) Yarn Texture & Weight: 4 ply Fingering
OUR CUSTOMERS TALKED, WE LISTENED.
This new arrival takes our sock yarn and elevates it a level by adding 25% Nylon to the Superwash Merino that everyone already knows and loves. With more elasticity, it is perfect to knit your lovely socks and make sure they will be resistant and durable at the same time.
Ultimate Sock is a 4-ply with 420 yards yarn and we are introducing it in more than 30 beautiful colors, including some of our classics, such as Aniversario, Frank Ochre and some new colors: Patrick, Gloria, Oro, Caramel and Zinnias.
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- Caramel 013 - Oro
6 033 - Cereza 136 - Sabiduria 689 - Valentina 741 - Neverland 334 - Peggy 096 - Sunset 611 - Ravelry Red 214 - Magenta 398 - Rosalinda 696 - Wholegrain 142 - Caramel 862 - Piedras 005 - Aniversario 658 - Zinnias 736 - Gloria 212 - Gris 013 - Oro 139 - Pocion 035 - Frank Ochre 866 - Arco Iris Ultimate Sock Color Card
7 178 - Unicorn Bark 344 - Myths 164 - Sur 150 - Azul Profundo 195 - Black 363 - Pascal 412 - Teal Feather 247 - Whale’s Road 063 - Natural 875 - Arapey 737 - Patrick 684 - Camaleon 807 - Cote d Azure 036 - Pearl 416 - Indiecita 252 - Wabi-Sabi 362 - Under the Sea 069 - Pearl Ten
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Pattern by: Kaye Adolphson Knitted by: KateTheCrafter COBBLESTONE COWL ← Ultimate Sock in Ravelry Visit pattern Visit pattern Colors: 252 Wabi-Sabi & 696 Whole Grain Colors: 250 Immortal (Rasta) & 737 Patrick (Ultimate Sock)
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EMILIANA SOCKS
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Knit On Designs
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THE VICTORIAN SOCKS ← Pattern
Finicky
Knitted by: 53jaros → EASY GOES IT Visit pattern Visit pattern Visit pattern Colors: 013 Oro & 212 Gris Colors: 013 Oro & 063 Natural Colors: 096 Sunset
Pattern by: Joji Locatelli Knitted by: geraknits
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Buckingham DREAMING OF PARIS ←
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Design by Anne Jones
Normandy FREE PATTERN
THE ULTIMATE SOCK FREE PATTERN.
Cozy sock season is here and it's time to get knitting. Featured in Book 14 and revisited with our Ultimate Sock yarn, the Normandy sock pattern is a true favorite. That's why we are offering this pattern for free for a limited time!
Click on the link below and get your copy
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Colors: 013 Oro
Colors: 862 Piedras
Mohair Care: Hand Wash, cold water, dry flat Needle Size: US 3 - 8 OR 3.25 - 5 mm Great for: Lace, shawls, scarves, lightweight garments. Works well double-stranded for accessories, garments, color-work and combined with other yarns! Yardage / Meters: 229 yards / 210 meters Yarn Texture & Weight: Single ply Lace Hook Sizes: US B-1 to E4 or 2.0-3.5 mm Content: 72% Mohair, 28% Silk Skein Weight: 25 grams (0.88 ounces) NEW IN STORES
Whether you are adding that elegant halo to your knits or looking for that perfect, drapey accessory, this newest addition will be sure to meet your knitting needs. If you are looking to add just a touch of warmth to your projects, Mohair is a great choice and if you pair the colors just right, you will find the most unique marled fabric. From texture, airiness, and depth of color, this is the base you never knew you needed but won’t be able to live without!
13 005 - Aniversario 866 - Arco Iris 362 - Under the Sea 220 - Oasis 249 - Talisman 886 - Diana 063 - Natural 660 - Tigers Eye 746 - Heirloom Vegetables 684 - Camaleon 696 - Whole Grain 057 - English Rose 247 - Whales Road 416 - Indiecita
TEXTURES.
NEW YARN, NEW
Alstroemeria Scarf
Design by Virginia Sattler-Reimer
FEATURED PATTERN
QUICK AND SOFT.
In this pattern, Mohair (color Tiger’s Eye) and Silkpaca (color Pink Frost) are held together. The play of colors is a delight to watch unfold as you knit this lush scarf. The garment knits up very quickly and would be a luxurious gift!
Pattern offers either charted or written instructions. Visit pattern
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Sail Away
NEW CROCHET BOOKLET
We are happy to announce the launch of our first ever exclusively Crochet booklet!
“Sail Away” has been created in collaboration with renowned crochet designer, Lena Fedotova. The booklet features patterns for a broad array of garments and is a fantastic display of Lena’s creative mind. We are very excited about its release, which will be both in paper and digital. Lena was super generous to share with all of us her inspiration for each garment and for the collection.
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“The ocean, the marine environment, and the animals that live there are a continuous source of inspiration. Some of my designs imply the ocean directly, such as the Heacham top. Others bear the textures and stitchwork that resemble sea creatures, like that of the Holkham Cowl (sea urchin). While others boast rich and vivid ocean colors (Felixstowe Cowl). I have used some of my favourite Malabrigo yarns and shades. Combining colors with stitch textures to create an array of crochet projects suitable for all skill levels. I hope you enjoy making the designs from this collection as much as I have enjoyed designing them for you.”
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Colors: 877 Queguay
“It’s common to associate the ocean with blue, but animals that populate it are striking in the variety of their colours! Such as bright crimson sea anemones.”
“I live near the coast, and many of my design ideas are inspired by the ocean. The spiral texture of the stitch pattern and the shape of this cowl resemble a sea urchin shell.”
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→ HOLKHAM SNOOD
LOWESTOFT PULLOVER ←
Colors: 093 Fucsia & 863 Zarzamora
Colors: 209 Denim
“These colours remind me of a shoal covered in seaweed moving in sync with the waves.”
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“I can see the sea from my window, and it can change its colour many times throughout the day. My favourite hue is a deep shade of blue: calm, cozy and intense. Just like the colour of this cardigan.”
FELIXSTOWE SHAWL ←
Colors: 887 Ninfas & 035 Frank Ochre
FELIXSTOWE SHAWL
“That moment when, suddenly, just around the bend, you find a lagoon. The incredible color takes your breath away.”
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Colors: 683 Cian
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“I am a yacht skipper, and I am mad about stripes! I think it is the most beautiful pattern that goes well with anything and suits everyone.”
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Gauge: 9-11 sts = 4 inches Needle Size: US 10-13 or 6-9 mm Hook Sizes: US J-10 to M/N-13 or 6-9 mm Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool Great for: Quick knits, textured stitches, hats, cowls, scarves and outerwear. Yardage / Meters: 90 yards / 82 meters Skein Weight: 125 grams (3.53 ounces) Yarn Texture & Weight: Single ply Heavy Bulky Noventa SOON IN STORES
NINETY YARDS OF PURE MERINO SOFTNESS.
Noventa is made of 100% Superwash Merino wool and comes with our particular singly ply twist. This provides the yarn with a slightly irregular texture which, along with a hand-dyed technique, produce a very complete product.
The palette is quite bright and translucent due to our dyeing techniques and the superwash process. We present a color card containing our classic and well known colors along with eight new ones that make their debut with this yarn (shown on this page).
Beware! If you knit too quickly, it may not last!
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- Sea Slug 236 - Umbria 229 - Sombra de Palma 232 - Sweetlip Bandas
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- Flor de Jade
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235 - Sedimentario 238 - Olivinite
24 033 - Cereza 866 - Arco Iris 231 - Sea Slug 236 - Umbria 229 - Sombra de Palma 005 - Aniversario 016 - Glazed Carrot 232 - Sweetlip Bandas 723 - Indonesia 233 - Flor de Jade 611 - Ravelry Red 139 - Pocion 248 - Petrichor 346 - Fiona 230 - Sea Horse 235 - Sedimentario 121 - Marte 013 - Oro 880 - Hojas 875 - Arapey Noventa Color Card
25 026 - Continental 722 - Fortaleza 057 - English Rose 429 - Cape Cod Gray 247 - Whales Road 093 - Fucsia 009 - Polar Morn 063 - Natural 362 - Under the Sea 249 - Talisman 398 - Rosalinda 238 - Olivinite 215 - Cowboy 148 - Hollyhock 696 - Whole Grain 179 - Black Forest Contents
Washted FEATURING NEW COLORS IN Gauge: 18 sts = 4 inches Needle Size: US 7 - 9 or 4.5 - 5.5 mm Hook Sizes: US I-9 to K-10/12 or 5.5-6.5 mm Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool Great for: Accessories and garments, next-to-skin wear, cables, textured stitches, color-work, anything where warmth and comfort are a factor! Yardage / Meters: 210 yards / 192 meters Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces) Yarn Texture & Weight: Single ply Worsted
Pecas is the word for freckles in spanish. Starting from our color Oro (gold) we add the dark grey spots to get the freckles.
The antagonist in The Little Mermaid, we love her aesthetic.
We decided to make a beautiful purple color thinking of her tentacles, make-up and hair details.
It is a complex color with lots of different tones and speckled details.
Pascal comes from Cuentos Magicos, and it is named after Rapunzel’s chameleon, one of her closest friends. This soft green is inspired by the chameleon’s neutral phase.
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035 - Frank Ochre
183 - Pecas 363 - Pascal 365 - Ursula
341 - Neverland 696 - Whole Grain 611 - Ravelry Red 136 - Sabiduria 685 - Greenish Blue 689 - Valentina 052 - Paris Night 875 - Arapey 398 - Rosalinda 069 - Pearl Ten Contents
Helga Stentzel
THE MAKING OF A PICTURE
For some time, we had been wanting to combine our yarns with photography and other different artistic projects that went beyond wearable garments.
On a late afternoon of last year, while scrolling through Instagram, we stumbled upon Helga’s amazing work and simply fell in love. We immediately felt that her craft could be the key to approach malabrigo’s artistic side, so we got in contact with her right away.
Helga was very welcoming to the idea of working with malabrigo. The journey began with a few sketches until we arrived to the drafts that we felt were more in sync with the malabrigo community. You can see a little bit of this process in the images on the next page.
We are extremely happy with what Helga was able to achieve and with the response it produced amongst the malabrigo junkies. It is undoubtedly a kickstart to engage with more textile artists and explore together the use of malabrigo yarns in more formats.
Images from Helga's Instagram account @helga.stentzel Visit www.helgastentzel.com to see more of her work.
@helga.stentzel www.helgastentzel.com
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→ INTERVIEW WITH HELGA STENTZEL
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I was born in Omsk, one of the biggest cities in Siberia, in 1984. I moved to the UK in 2005 to study Graphic Design and Advertising at Central Saint Martins. I live in London with my husband and our two sons.
Where does your unique vision come from?
I spent a lot of time with my grandmother in a small village when I was little. The entertainment was scarce: there was only one local newspaper to read and two TV channels to watch. No cinema, no bookshops and no computer, of course, so I learnt to entertain myself from a very young age. Whilst still in bed, I would look at the carpet on the opposite wall, squinting, until I'd see the flowers on it change shape and blur into a peculiar dragon.
I would then stare at the floor searching for parrots and hedgehogs in wood knots beneath my bed. It was very rewarding to discover something that everyone else in the family had overlooked, I felt like an explorer on a special mission.
And even though I'm older now, my behaviour hasn't changed much: I still enjoy scanning my surroundings for peculiar shapes and patterns.
How did you go from advertising to children’s fashion to art?
I have always been interested in visual arts and design. As a child I wanted to become an interior designer, then in later years my interest shifted to advertising. I think I was drawn to the power of a big idea and the challenge of expressing it visually in the simplest possible way. I really enjoyed it, but the hours were crazy, so after having children I left the
industry and focused on designing fun and functional clothing for kids. In 2014 I opened an Instagram account to support my business - I started throwing my art projects into the mix of photos of gloves and T-shirts, and, to my surprise, those projects were so well-received that I very soon started getting commissions from some amazing brands which gave me a much-needed confidence boost to pursue a career in art.
Can you explain the idea of household surrealism?
According to Andre Breton, the aim of surrealism was to "resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality into an absolute reality, a super-reality", or surreality. The aim of household surrealism is the same, except that visual storytelling relies almost exclusively on images of common household items.
Where did the idea for your clothing line animals series come from?
I have a highlight on my instagram which tells the whole story (with pictures!:) https://www.instagram.com/stories/ highlights/17901131297121154/
Tell us about how and where you shot the clothing line animals.
Some of my animals were shot in the studio and then superimposed onto the landscapes from my archive, but there are also those that were shot on location. The Polar Bear, for example, was photographed in Russia last winter, at -32C. That project put my equipment to test as I had to run indoors from time to time to 'defrost' the camera (and my hands!). But it was well worth it in the end, as the detail in the final image is incredible: you can see every snowflake on the bear and on the clothing line.
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Making sure I get the right garments for the job - which is not as easy as it seems! I got away with my husband's top for Pegasus, but all other animals were a lot trickier to create. So, failing to find a suitable colour block T-Shirt for the cow I decided to order a can of textile spray paint and dyed my little one's pink t-shirt myself. It worked a treat! I also embroidered a hat for the Polar Bear and altered my husband's shorts to make a suitable head for Laundrosaurus.
I hope that my work makes your readers smile and appreciate the beauty of the mundane. I believe that boring things can often boast fascinating interpretations - all we need is to slow down and take a closer look at what's around us.
Where
see more of your work?
In my online shop! I sell signed limited edition prints of my work which can be shipped worldwide.yarns in more formats.
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What was the trickiest part of creating these images?
What would you like our readers to take from looking at your work?
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Ximena's workspace
MALABRIGO'S EUROPEAN EXPERT.
Ximena has been with us for over three years and we are very happy to have her in our team! She works closely and exclusively with our European customers, so some of you might have been in touch with her. As you can see in the pictures, she tries to be very organized and her desk is filled with colors and even a bit of humor.
Nothing like having it all planned
Her mascot, Regan, from her favorite movie, The Exorcist, and a little touch of Christmas.
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MALABRIGO TEAM
Everything neat and tidy (and even a little Christmassy!)
Remember Bob from Ravelry? A crochet version keeps her company.
Her reminder to keep calm in stressful situations. She was very kind to print a copy for each of us!
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TRUNK SHOWS
RASTA
Nov/01/2022 - Dec/01/2022
Fine Points Location: Cleveland, OH
Dec/01/2022 - Jan/01/2023
Apple Yarns
Location: Bellingham, WA
Jan/01/2022 - Feb/01/2023
Woven Arts Yarn Shop Location: East Lansing, MI
Feb/01/2022 - Mar/01/2023
Ewe and me... a Yarn Boutique
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
FINGERING WEIGHT
Nov/01/2022 - Dec/01/2022
Rapunzel's Unique Gifts and Yarns
Location: Frankenmuth, MI
POPULAR BASES
Nov/01/2022 - Dec/01/2022
Fine Points Location: Cleveland, OH
Dec/01/2022 - Jan/01/2023
Ewe and me... a Yarn Boutique Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Feb/01/2022 - Mar/01/2023
Crawfords Location: Northborough, MA
FAIRS & TRADE SHOWS
LOVE YARN MADRID
February 10-12, 2023
loveyarnmadrid.com
Location: Pabellón de Cristal. Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo. Madrid, Spain.
If you are a store owner and want to host a malabrigo trunk show, contact us at admin@malabrigoyarn.com
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Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS
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KAL in Review
AN AMAZING EVENT
Our latest KAL has come to an end and we've seen some amazing knitting! A big thank you to everyone who participated in this edition featuring Rios Solidos. Stay tuned to our upcoming knitalongs.
Ravelry: hubee Colors: Blue Jean & Jacaranda
Instagram: @young11001001
Final Giveaway Winner
Instagram: @zin_spin | Ravelry: ZinSpin
Colors: Santa Rita & Aniversario
Instagram & Raverly: @grouchopearl Colors: Lobo Marino & Volcan
Instagram:
Instagram & Ravelry: @halahkatherine Colors: Dulce de Leche & Aniversario
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RIOS - SEEING SPOTS VEST
@bartev78 Colors: Lapacho & Aniversario
Ravelry: theatergrrl Colors: Ivy & Chaja
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Spotted
OH, LOOK, MALABRIGO!
We always love seeing our yarns partake in different projects and publications. These are a few places where we spotted ourselves in lately that we wanted to share. Make sure to check all of them out!
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WHERE WE APPEARED LATELY
Quarterly - Issue 43: Winter 2022 See more
Pom Pom Mini Pom
Pom Pom
Visit pattern
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Coming Soon: 52 Weeks of Easy Knits - Laine Moorit Magazine Issue 3: Autumn Winter 2022
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The Art of Knitting Hats - Courtney Flynn Comfy Sweater by Paula PereiraPublished in 52 Weeks of Easy Knits
FALL WINTER 2022
