Holiday Gift Sale! Shop Now > |Free USA Shipping On Orders Over $75!

Menu
0

Holiday Gift Sale! Shop Now > |Free USA Shipping On Orders Over $75!

  • Login
0

Your Cart is Empty

Men's Socks

Women's Socks

Kids Socks

Apparel Sale

Home / Alpaca Direct Blog
Previous  / Next

by Kathleen Cubley April 14, 2017 1 min read

We love our new yarn, Malabrigo dos Tierras so much, we wanted to share it with you! We're giving away a skein of the Anniversario colorway, along with a set of Knitter's Pride Dreamz 32" size 6 circular needles!

To enter, just leave a comment below, telling us what you want to make with this beautiful yarn.

Win this fabulous prize—just leave a comment
below, sharing what you'll knit with this yarn!

"Dos Tierras" means two lands, which represents the source of each of the fibers in this wonderful yarn: 50% of Uruguayan Merino wool with 50% Peruvian baby alpaca.

A DK weight yarn, Dos Tierras is beautiful and versatile. Its great stitch definition and drape make it perfect for accessories, cable work, lace knitting, and all kinds of stitch patterns.

Dos Tierras is kettle dyed, resulting in semi-solid and variegated colors in a wide array of stunning shade options.

Here are the details: 

Weight: DK
Texture: 4 ply, plied
Yardage/Meters:210 (193m)
Skein weight: 100 grams
Gauge: 20-22 sts = 4 inches
Recommended needle size: 5-6 / 3.75-4.0 mm
Recommended hook size: US I-9 to K-10/12 or 5.5-6.5 mm
Content: 50% Merino wool, 50% baby alpaca
Care: Hand wash, cold water, dry flat

Check out the beautiful colors of Dos Tierras!

To enter to win the prize, simply leave a comment below, sharing what you would make with Dos Tierras. We'll choose a random comment, and post the winner on April 28.

Good luck!

Kathleen Cubley
Kathleen Cubley


100 Responses

Tina Nelson
Tina Nelson

May 12, 2017

I would make a luxurious, soft cowl

Marla Ford
Marla Ford

April 27, 2017

Love the color way and pattern. Thanks for the contest and I hope to win.

Christi Norris
Christi Norris

April 26, 2017

This yarn is soooo soft! I’d make a cowl for close to my face.

Neila O'Neill
Neila O'Neill

April 26, 2017

I’d make a lacy scarf.

Melissa Burnett
Melissa Burnett

April 25, 2017

I’d knit a hat! I love knitting hats in all kinds of yarns. Each has its own color and weight but there is a season for every hat!

Brenda LaCroix
Brenda LaCroix

April 25, 2017

Oh my goodness, I LOVE Malabrigio I must have a hat/shawl/socks of this… I am just in love!

Sara
Sara

April 25, 2017

I knit and crochet dolls and toys to reinforce fine motor skills and this would make beautiful, soft dolls that are fun and easy on the hands.

Janis G Battaglia
Janis G Battaglia

April 25, 2017

I have a pattern for a lacy keyhole scarf that I’ve used with the 220 Superwash that would work beautifully with a skein of this beautiful yarn!

Amber Shepherd
Amber Shepherd

April 25, 2017

I’ve always loved Malabrigo yarns and now you’ve made my favorite combination and weight in one. DK is my favorite weight in yarn since it’s not too heavy and not too light. And I absolutely love the softness of alpaca mixed with beautiful merino to make the perfect yarn. There’s so many things I can make from this yarn—I have a cute sweater in mind, then a brioche hat, a cowl, some fingerless gloves! You may need to add more colors.

Tye
Tye

April 23, 2017

Something brioche…it is so addictive to knit!! Maybe a cowl.

Betty Clay
Betty Clay

April 22, 2017

Thank you for the giveaway. We are expecting our first grandchild, and I would like to knit something for baby with this beautiful yarn.

Nancy Nushart
Nancy Nushart

April 21, 2017

A beautiful Lacy infinity scarf. Using my favorite needles – Dreamz!

jmr
jmr

April 21, 2017

I make hats. I would make a warm hat. I still have some purple alpaca I want to make a poncho with.

Lorraine Harr
Lorraine Harr

April 21, 2017

I love malabrigo yarn!
Love it!!

Ann W.
Ann W.

April 21, 2017

Love Malabrigo yarns. Think this yarn would make a beautiful shawl or fingerless mitts.

Kathy Cook
Kathy Cook

April 21, 2017

Ooh, gorgeous colors! It would be a toss-up between a lace-and-cable knit scarf (and I have so many scarves but love to make more!) or some much-needed fingerless mitts. I suppose if the yarn is really soft it would become a scarf but if it is tighter-spun and more robust then it would be hard-wearing enough to go on hands. Love it!

Sue
Sue

April 21, 2017

So soft and gorgeous! I would make a soft, cozy wrap!

Carolyn
Carolyn

April 20, 2017

Fingerless mitts or hat!

Kelly Rhodes
Kelly Rhodes

April 20, 2017

How gorgeous are these colors?! love them all! i can definitely see myself using skein won with additional skeins to create a gorgeous poncho.

Peggy Ledrich
Peggy Ledrich

April 20, 2017

SOCKS or Slippers, I would love the blue colored yard to go with jeans

Janet Krueger
Janet Krueger

April 20, 2017

What gorgeous colors! And it sounds like it will be super soft… I would do a cabled hat.

Dawn
Dawn

April 20, 2017

Malabrigo, to date, hands down is my favorite tarn to work with. I love how it feels and I never tire of the colors. I want to win!!

Jean
Jean

April 20, 2017

I would love to make a hat with that colorway.

Debbie Raby
Debbie Raby

April 20, 2017

I’m chiming in with fingerless gloves. I recently moved to Portland, Oregon after living in TX for far too long. Fingerless gloves are so appropriate for this climate and I can just imagine this lovely yarn keeping my hands warm and cozy!

Jane Olk-Masterman
Jane Olk-Masterman

April 20, 2017

I love Malabrigo. The colors, the squish, the endless possibilities. I would make a shoulder wrap for my mom.

sharyl
sharyl

April 20, 2017

going to make coats for my 6 furry kids of mine, they need loving too. Peanut, shorty, missy, Sarah, Lizzy, Bridget. well me too.

Dianna Neel
Dianna Neel

April 20, 2017

Beautiful yarn! Would make hand warmers, cowl or scarf.

Donna Deaver
Donna Deaver

April 19, 2017

Love Malabrigo yarn! I would make fingerless mittens.

Anna
Anna

April 19, 2017

So beautiful!! Probably a cowl or a small shawlette :-D

Katrina
Katrina

April 19, 2017

Would make a scarf, cowl, or shawl most likely, would depend on the colorway…
So lovely.

Carol Padget
Carol Padget

April 19, 2017

Alpaca Direct has a wonderful selection of beautiful yarns and colorways. Alpaca Direct’s Customer Service is stellar – very nice people who have good knowledge of their yarns and inventory, really helpful with good recommendations. There are many projects which I would love to use the beautiful Malabrigo yarn.

Maureen
Maureen

April 19, 2017

A cowl! Dream combination dreamz needles and malabrigo!

Barbi Simons
Barbi Simons

April 19, 2017

Would love to use this beautiful yarn for a shrug for my granddaughter.

Avis Peterson
Avis Peterson

April 19, 2017

I want to knit a shoulder shawl, so I would want to determine how many more skeins to add to the project! Cheers, Avis ~izzi

Carrie Lonnquist
Carrie Lonnquist

April 19, 2017

This yarn would be perfect (PERFECT) for a cowl pattern I have picked out from Ravelry.

Sierra
Sierra

April 19, 2017

Oh and I’d make a cowl.

Sierra
Sierra

April 19, 2017

Beautiful color way. Love this yarn. Hope to win. Thanks for the chance.

Claire Dye
Claire Dye

April 19, 2017

Such beautiful yarn! I am thinking a pair of gloves or mittens.

Judy Laituri
Judy Laituri

April 19, 2017

I would Love this to make and use the fingerless gloves that I could wear at work. My coworkers would be jealous!

Gina Filides
Gina Filides

April 19, 2017

I’ve purchased your yarn in the past and am very pleased with the product!

Cindy Turpin
Cindy Turpin

April 18, 2017

Would make beautiful warm hats and scarves

Dyanne Van Den Heuvel
Dyanne Van Den Heuvel

April 18, 2017

I will make several freeform medalions which I will join together to create a slouchy hat.

karyn heidenreich
karyn heidenreich

April 18, 2017

I would make Patons Fur Lined Cowl Reversible Cowl. I’d get a beautiful solid textured yarn to accompany the Malabrigo. I give dozens of scarves and cowls for gifts throughout the year and that’s would be a super style. I’d drop everything and make it presto!

Bobbie Robinson
Bobbie Robinson

April 18, 2017

I sure hope I win.

Sandi Layell
Sandi Layell

April 18, 2017

I’m a huge fan of this yarn. Fingerless gloves would be beautiful for this awesome fiber

Julie Thompson
Julie Thompson

April 18, 2017

The yarn looks so luxurious!

Roxanne Moger
Roxanne Moger

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo is a heavenly yarn. The colors are beautifully melded and the yarn a dream to work, and has great stitch definition. I’d love to make a lacework cap and fingerless gloves to match with one of the new colors

sheila
sheila

April 18, 2017

I have only petted Malabrigo but never splurged. I would make a dekicious wrap wear in class. My classroom is often chilly.

Carolyn
Carolyn

April 18, 2017

I’d like to make something for my latest grandbaby— a dress? A blanket? Booties, hat, and headband? All of the above?!!

Sheryl Ryckebusch
Sheryl Ryckebusch

April 18, 2017

Ooooh it looks sooooo soft! I’d love to make a cowl, shawl or even a poncho with this dreamy yarn!

Trilby Freeman
Trilby Freeman

April 18, 2017

Love this yarn and would make a beautiful pray shawl for my church.

Suzan Miller
Suzan Miller

April 18, 2017

Fingerless mitts and matching hat!

Teresa
Teresa

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo yarn makes knitting fun! The colors, the feel, and everything about it is awesome. I think I will make a shawl.

Melissa
Melissa

April 18, 2017

How gorgeous is this yarn? It would make a squishy, cozy cowl with a lovely lace detail.

Linda Youngquist
Linda Youngquist

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo is so cushy and colorful! It would make a wonderful scarf, shawl or sweater. I have really been wanting to make a sweater with this wonderful squishy, hand-dyed yarn!!!

Nancy
Nancy

April 18, 2017

Love LOVE this yarn!!

Misty Connella
Misty Connella

April 18, 2017

hat, gloves, cowl or all of the above! lovely!

Margaret
Margaret

April 18, 2017

I love using rios for shawls.

Jonni Greiner
Jonni Greiner

April 18, 2017

I know EXACTLY what I would make with this beautiful skein of Aniversario: the Spiral Euphoria Cowl. The small version calls for the same amount in the skein of Dos Tierras, and even though the pattern calls for worsted weight, Dos Tierras, with its multiple plies and alpaca halo in DK weight, will do just fine. It will be the perfect project to show off all the colors in this great Malabrigo shade!

Joan
Joan

April 18, 2017

I’m a beginner, so I don’t know what I’d knit, but I love the colors!

Catherine LeBourgeois
Catherine LeBourgeois

April 18, 2017

Such a beatiful yarn!! I would love to knit some hats for my grandchildren.

Sara
Sara

April 18, 2017

This yarn is so lovely to knit with! The colors are vibrant and beautiful for any project one can knit.

Estelle Hendrickson
Estelle Hendrickson

April 18, 2017

I would like to knit a shoulder shawl for my cousin who is 92 and lives in a nursing home and is confined to a wheel chair. The colors are lovely and bright and would put a smile on her face.

Linda Van Buskirk
Linda Van Buskirk

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo is one of my favorite yarns to work with.

Charlotte Kesich
Charlotte Kesich

April 18, 2017

WOW, I’d sure like to get my hands on some of that !

Dayoan Rivera
Dayoan Rivera

April 18, 2017

Wow, gorgeous yarn and colors. I’d have to make something that next to my skin given the content of this yarn. Perhaps a cabled cowl.

Deidre Burke
Deidre Burke

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo! The possibilities are endless and a joy to knit.

Elsa Barnaby
Elsa Barnaby

April 18, 2017

I’d love to use this for a shawl or even a giant ultra snuggly blanket ?

Becky
Becky

April 18, 2017

I would love to make a shawl or mittens with this yarn, it’s beautiful!

Stephanie Hovlik
Stephanie Hovlik

April 18, 2017

I would have to knit those hand mitts! They’re so lovely!

Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson

April 18, 2017

Would love to get Malabrigo on my needles again! Hand warmers? A lovely hat? I’d have to let the yarn ‘speak’ to me, then decide. :)

Savannagal
Savannagal

April 18, 2017

I think I’d make a hat or maybe some mittens.

Rebecca Jensen
Rebecca Jensen

April 18, 2017

This yarn is begging to be a smooshy cowl What beautiful colors!

Carol Wilhelm
Carol Wilhelm

April 18, 2017

Gorgeous! With its soft natural fibers it would be perfect to feature with a Nuno-felted scarf or wall panel!

Liz
Liz

April 18, 2017

I would knit the Sha-ZAM! cowl to let the yarn sing! Malabrigo is one of my favorite yarns.

Carla
Carla

April 18, 2017

This looks gorgeous. I love knitter’s pride needles as well.

jules m.
jules m.

April 18, 2017

i would make a shawl or a scarf :)

sue
sue

April 18, 2017

YOU had me at ‘Malabrigo’! I have a cowl project waiting for this yarn IN THIS COLORWAY. How ’bout that! ♥ love this yarn.

Sandra Drouin
Sandra Drouin

April 18, 2017

What a lovely way to introduce this wonderful yarn!

Nancy Shomo
Nancy Shomo

April 18, 2017

I love this yarn. I have some lovely shawl patterns that would look exquisite made from this yarn! Thank you for the opportunity.

Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas

April 18, 2017

Ooooh…. the possibilities are endless! I’ll have to think about that for a while! ❤️?

Kim
Kim

April 18, 2017

I’d love to make a Charlitte Wave shawl with this yummy yarn!

Judith Hennen
Judith Hennen

April 18, 2017

Malabrigo — I love, love, LOVE IT! Everything I make with it turns out to be beautiful. If I won this I would purchase more and make myself a lovely shawl. It would be stunning, wouldn’t it?

Kip Goldreyer
Kip Goldreyer

April 18, 2017

What WOULDN’T I knit with this gorgeous stuff? Fingerless gloves, a cowl, a cap, socks … oh, wait! What about Zuzu’s Petals???

Sybrina
Sybrina

April 18, 2017

Beautiful Yarn

Debra Welch
Debra Welch

April 18, 2017

Something very beautiful, like the fingerless gloves or a scarf.

Christine
Christine

April 18, 2017

I would knit a shawl for my 92 year old mother! She will love this beautiful yarn over her shoulders!

T Eix
T Eix

April 18, 2017

Beautiful yarn, I know my granddaughter would love anything make out of it.

tacie
tacie

April 18, 2017

I don’t know what I would make (I forgot to add this) but it would be lovely no matter what!

Tacie
Tacie

April 18, 2017

Gorgeous yarn! So yummy!

Donna Lindsay
Donna Lindsay

April 18, 2017

Of all the yarn I’ve used, Malabrigo is still my favorite. These colors are just yummy, I’d be thrilled to use this yarn. Ideas are always in my head.

Leslie
Leslie

April 18, 2017

Been wanting to make a lovely pair of legwarmers that need DK and I have no DK in stash. Too broke to buy yarn for now.

colleen abbenhaus
colleen abbenhaus

April 18, 2017

Love this yarn

Jeannie A Larsen
Jeannie A Larsen

April 18, 2017

Love the color choices!! I would make another hat for charity. I love making hats for the homeless shelter I used to stay at.

Christine
Christine

April 18, 2017

Beautiful! Hat and/or wristlets

Kim
Kim

April 18, 2017

I would love to make a cowl with this beautiful yarn!

Patsy Raudenbush
Patsy Raudenbush

April 18, 2017

I would make a shawl with it.

Niki Rogers
Niki Rogers

April 18, 2017

This is beautiful yarn. Would love to try it. i would make a cowl or infinity scarf!

Mary
Mary

April 18, 2017

Wonderful prize to win!!!!!!!!! I would love to start a project using this yarn.!!!!

Rebecca
Rebecca

April 18, 2017

I’ve made hats for everyone else in my family, it’s time to make one for me and this looks gourgeous!

1 2 3 … 6 Next

Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.

Also in Alpaca Direct Blog

Kelley's Favorite Free Knit Sweater Patterns
Kelley's Favorite Free Knit Sweater Patterns

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

knitting techniques sweater knitting patterns sweaters

Do you feel lost when it comes to picking out your first knit sweater pattern? This week, Kelley shared her favorite sweater patterns during Technique Tuesday. These patterns all feature minimal seaming, have detailed instructions, and have lots of completed projects on Ravelry! 

 

Free Beginner Sweater Patterns to Try

Kelley has knit the Brick Sweater several times, and has decided to knit it again with all our Technique Tuesday viewers! Grab some worsted weight yarn and join us for this informal knit along. 

Read More
Christmas Gifts for Knitters & Loved Ones
Christmas Gifts for Knitters & Loved Ones

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

gifts
Do you have a knitter in your life that you would love to give a gift to? Not only do knitters love receiving knitted items, but you can get them some essential knitting supplies and tools as well!
Read More
How to Use the Fix-A-Stitch
How to Use the Fix-A-Stitch

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

knitting techniques tools
Do you struggle with fixing your knitting mistakes or dropped stitches? Kelley loves the Fix-A-Stitch tools! They're uniquely made to make it very easy to quickly fix your knitting mistakes. Here, Kelley demonstrates how to use the Fix-A-Stitch to fix stockinette, purl stitches, and garter stitch using the Fix-A-Stitch tools. 
Read More

Categories

Recent Articles