100% Superwash Merino, MECHITA, by MALABRIGO, Peru, Fingering Weight, 384m/100g (420y/3.52oz)

A luminous favorite from Malabrigo, MECHITA is a hand-dyed fingering yarn made in Peru from 100% Superwash Merino. It’s famously soft with beautiful drape, and each generous 100g skein offers 420 yards — perfect for elegant shawls, lightweight garments, and refined accessories. The single-ply structure gives Mechita its signature fluid feel and “watercolor” color depth that makes even the simplest stitchwork look special.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Malabrigo, Peru
• Article: MECHITA
• Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Yarn Weight: Fingering
• Skein Weight: 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Yardage: 384 m / 420 yd per skein
• Construction: Single-ply (soft drape, rich color flow)
• Put-up: Hank / skein (winding recommended before knitting)
• Origin: Made in Peru

⌁ Texture & Feel
Incredibly soft, smooth, and fluid, with a gentle bounce. Mechita knits into a lightweight fabric with beautiful drape and a clean, elegant look. Because it’s single-ply, it feels especially luxurious for next-to-skin pieces and airy accessories.

⚑ Why You’ll Love It
Mechita is the perfect blend of luxury and practicality: ultra-soft Superwash merino, a generous yardage per skein, and Malabrigo’s signature hand-dyed color artistry. It’s the yarn that turns simple patterns into elevated, boutique-level pieces.

➤ Recommended Uses
• Shawls, wraps, and scarves (one skein projects are very popular)
• Lightweight sweaters, tees, and cardigans
• Hats, cowls, and soft accessories
• Baby knits (soft + washable convenience)
• Simple textures, lace, and easy stitch patterns that let the color shine

⌁ Needle & Crochet Recommendations
• Knitting Needles: 2.25–2.75 mm (US 1–2)
• Suggested Gauge: approx. 26–30 sts = 4” (10 cm) (pattern + needles vary)

✧ Estimated Yarn Usage (approximate)
• Hat: 1 skein
• Cowl: 1 skein
• Scarf: 1 skein (2 for extra width/length)
• Shawl / wrap: 1–2 skeins
• Adult top (S–M): 3–4 skeins
• Adult top (L–XL): 4–5 skeins

⌁ Weaving Notes
Also lovely for weaving — best used as weft for soft, drapey scarves and wraps. If used as warp, keep tension gentle and sample first (single-ply).

⫯ Care Instructions
Machine washable: cold water, gentle cycle. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat.
Tip: Superwash merino can relax after washing — if fit matters, swatch and wash your swatch before final sizing.