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Malabrigo KAL - September 2024

Please join us for our Rios Knit Along.

This edition of the malabrigo KAL features the Lehigh shawl pattern by Melanie Berg. This shawl showcases the luxurious texture and vibrant colors of our Rios yarn. It was originally published in our Book 10, Rios. The author, Melanie Berg, also known as Mairlynd, is a talented designer known for her elegant and modern designs.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairlynd

Ravelry:  Melanie Berg

Facebook: Melanie Berg

This beautiful pattern requires 6 skeins of Rios yarn. The sample shown in these photos features 4 skeins of Whole Grain and 2 skeins of Sagittarius. Feel free to mix and match different shades of Rios to create your own unique masterpiece!

If you haven't tried this yarn yet, you can find information and colors here: malabrigo Rios .

We’re also excited to reveal our team’s top color choices. Check out our picks here and get inspired!

KAL starts on September 2nd.

To knit this shawl (the skill level is advanced beginner) you would need to know how to:

  • Knit

  • Increase stitches

  • Decrease stitches

  • Slip stitches

  • Yarn over

  • Drop yarn over

  • Drawing up long loops

Pattern help

Our team will be answering questions about the pattern and help you work through the tricky parts.

We will have a Ravelry thread , Facebook group, and we invita you to follow our blog posts as well.

We have also put together these two videos to guide you through the pattern and make those tricky parts a bit easier to tackle.


Yarn stores

We are teaming up with many local yarn stores. These stores may be organizing their own special KAL events and will be there to provide you with extra support. You can check the signed up stores here.


Sign up

ARE YOU IN? Please join us and sign up here: malabrigo KAL



Prizes

KAL participants are invited to share their progress and photos on Ravelry, Facebook, and Instagram during September 2024 for the chance to win weekly prizes. Please, use #malabrigokal on all social media channels.

To be eligible for the prizes, projects must be knit using only Malabrigo Rios.


*Prizes will be selected randomly by the Malabrigo Team. Winners will be contacted by email or Instagram/Facebook messages via our official user only. We will only ask for a shipping address and will never request any banking/financial information or other sensitive information.

Make sure to stay updated! Check our social media channels and blog to learn about the winners and more exciting updates.