Brand new from one of our most loved yarn companies, Malabrigo – meet Brisa!
- sport/DK weight
- 3 ply
- hand-dyed - we recommend alternating skeins to blend in larger projects
- 60% merino wool, 30% cupro, 10% silk
- 328 yards / 100 grams
- needles: US 4-6 (3.5-4 mm)
- gauge: 22-24 stitches = 4”
- hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
Brisa means breeze in Spanish, and this yarn is as light as its name suggests. Composed of a soft and airy blend of fine merino wool, cupro, and silk, Brisa is smooth and fluid.
Cupro may be a new term for some; it's a plant-based fiber made from cotton linter, the soft, silky fibers that remain after cotton is processed, making Brisa more environmentally sustainable.
Exceptionally lightweight, with a fluid drape and subtle sheen, Brisa creates delicate fabrics that feel soft against the skin and move beautifully. All this makes Brisa a nice choice for lightweight sweaters and cardigans, flowing tops and shawls, and perhaps especially for a little triangular scarf, an increasingly popular accessory. Here are some pattern ideas!
- "EASYPEASY Bandana," by Susanne Müller - triangular scarf in stockinette
- “Sophie Scarf,” by PetiteKnit – garter stitch scarf with I-cord edge
- "Pressed Flowers Kerchief,” by Amy Christoffers - triangular scarf in mosaic pattern with floral motif
- "Airy Breeze," by Gretha Mensen - triangular scarf with mesh lace
- "My Breezy Little Scarf," by Lisa Hannes - elongated triangular scarf in lace rib
- “Poet Scarf,” by Sari Nordlund - triangular scarf with texture and lace
- "Turtle Dove Shawl," by Sari Nordlund - triangular scarf with twisted stitches, cables, and bobbles
Look for Brisa here at Hillsborough Yarn Shop, along with many other Malabrigo yarns!
