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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!
April 17, 2017
A beautiful color and one of my favorite yarns begs to be used for a shawl!
April 17, 2017
I would make a shawlette n the beautiful blue green combo for my sister to take on her trip to Ireland this summer. Two countries for her to wear such a fine yarn in during her trip!
April 17, 2017
I can visualize a soft, colorful cowl or shawlette! Malabrigo yarn is one of my favorites!
April 17, 2017
Malabrigo is one of my favorite brands. The shifting colors make their yarns an adventure every time I pick up the needles. The addition of alpaca can only make it better!
April 17, 2017
Oh, I’d love to do a pair of mitts with these!!!
April 17, 2017
My favorite color way from my favorite yarn brand, nothing could make me happier.
April 17, 2017
The yarn looks lovely and beautiful colors. Malabrigo is my favorite yarn with which to knit. I’m looking forward to using Dos Tierras, it seems like a perfect combination of wools.
April 17, 2017
I’m making an awesome hat when I win.
April 17, 2017
I would want to make a little baby cardigan for my baby due in July!
April 17, 2017
I would love this yarn to build a good starch
April 17, 2017
I have the perfect pattern for this yarn. It is a shell/tank top. I have been looking for some new yarn for this pattern. I think this will do nicely.
April 17, 2017
What luscious colors! I could see making an airy infinity scarf.
April 17, 2017
This would make a wonderful pair of half finger gloves, and the generous yardage may allow for a pair of fingerless gloves, as well.
April 17, 2017
Beautiful! I would make a scarf and the fingerless mitts shown – love the yarn and color in that photo!
April 17, 2017
Looks lovely. Soft and drapey. I think it would make a lovely cowl with "That Nice Stitch " pattern.
April 17, 2017
A very pretty cowl.
April 17, 2017
I would knit a beautiful cowl!
April 17, 2017
I love your yarn.
April 17, 2017
I would make an infinity scarf. Such beautiful colors!
April 17, 2017
Treasure Island slouchy hat, as in http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/treasure-slouch-hat
May need two skeins (that’s ok, I would buy a second one :-) to make it more chunky and add volume.
April 17, 2017
Looks beautiful, a nice soft scarf for myself!
April 17, 2017
A cowl would be so lovely in this yarn. The colors are stunning.
April 17, 2017
I would make a lovely cowl—not sure which pattern
April 17, 2017
I would love to make a shawl with this beautiful yarn
April 17, 2017
I will knit ‘sleep socks’ i.e. bed socks for cancer patients and the elderly, who always have cold feet which keeps them awake. You fall asleep 30% faster and stay in a deeper sleep when your feet are warm. I want to help people live feeling happier, and I LOVE this yarn!!
April 17, 2017
Scarf for sure to softly hug my neck!
April 17, 2017
I would love to make a scarf or cowl with this gorgeous yarn!
April 17, 2017
I just purchased many skeins of this yarn and I LOVE it! I will continue to buy more in the future.
April 17, 2017
I’d make a beautiful cowl or sweater with this yarn… just gorgeous!
April 17, 2017
I would make either a cowl or a pair of fingerless mitts
April 17, 2017
Sweater. Nice gift for myself. Beautiful colors.
April 17, 2017
Such beautiful colors and such wonderful fiber. I think a tall cowl with buttons.
April 17, 2017
I would probably make a cowl or a hat. I love the Anniversario colorway, and all Knitter’s Pride needles!
April 17, 2017
Oh my gosh, I would love to squish this yarn! I bet it feels yummy and I would make a toddler hat for my little grandson and a baby hat for his soon to be sister.
April 17, 2017
Such a beautiful color. It would make a great hat or cowl. Hope I win!
April 17, 2017
It looks so yummy that I will buy more and make a throw.
April 17, 2017
I would love to make some fingerless gloves and a hat to match.
April 17, 2017
It looks so yummy that I will buy more and make a throw.
April 17, 2017
Beautiful yarn! I would make a linen stitch cowl. Won’t the colors shine?
April 17, 2017
I’d make a pretty cowl to keep this old body warm!!
April 17, 2017
I do knit, but I would weave a scarf or shawl highlighting the beautiful colors!,
April 17, 2017
I just have to say I love anything Malabrigo, I drove lots a miles to find just the right color and texture to make some awesome mitts, so that is what I would do with this?
April 17, 2017
I would make a Christmas gift cowl for my best friend from high school..one of us lives in Oregon and one of us lives in NH but we are still best buds. Beautiful malabrigo colors!
April 17, 2017
I love DK weight sweaters and love the colors of this new yarn. One skein would be great to start my swatch
April 17, 2017
This yarn looks so soft and the colors are very appealing.
April 17, 2017
I have a lovely new cowl pattern called Traders Cove by Knox Mountain Knit Co that would be perfect for this yarn!
April 17, 2017
That would make some lovely fingerless mitts which are perfect for the fall, winter and spring in the Midwest :)
April 17, 2017
Shawl :)
April 17, 2017
What a beautiful colorway! It’s hard to decide, but I’d probably make a hat or cowl with a skein; possibly some fingerless gloves — all projects I love to make!
April 17, 2017
Wow! Fingerless mitts or perhaps a cowl. :)
April 17, 2017
I would make mittens
April 17, 2017
I would to make the new {Barnstable Shawl). The pattern calls for this yummy yarn!
April 17, 2017
Love this yarn, its awesome in socks, Shaw’s and hats. That’s all I’ve made so far. Another Shaw is in the near future. Thanks
April 17, 2017
Dos Tierras is a gorgeous yarn and Anniversario is one of my favorite Malabrigio colors. I would pair this color with a shade of grey to make a shawl with some alternate striping and a lace trim.
April 17, 2017
Long-cuffed fingerless gloves.
April 17, 2017
Oh it would be tough to decide but I’m thinking a hat and mitts would be perfect in this yarn!!
April 17, 2017
I would definitely make something I could wear next to my skin with this lovely, soft yarn – a cowl or these great mitts!
April 17, 2017
A lace shawl for sure!
April 17, 2017
I would love to make a cowl out of this yarn; what a beautiful colorway!
April 17, 2017
I’ve never knit with Malabrigo but friends say it’s an absolute delight. . . And the needles too —
April 17, 2017
Malabrigo yarn is the best i buy it all the time cowls fingerlessgloves the best!!
April 17, 2017
I have never tried Malabrigo yarn before. Always wanted to but it may be out of my price range, although I have been known to splurge.
April 17, 2017
The colors are so vivid! Just love it!
April 17, 2017
Malabrigo anything is heavenly! I did fall in love with the colorways Diana and Flamma and since I’m on a cowl kick…perfect!
April 17, 2017
I would ale a scarf.
April 17, 2017
A cowl, or some fingerless mitts!
April 17, 2017
I love Malabrigo Yarn. It is so nice to work with and every gift of love i make is very appreciated by receiver.
April 17, 2017
This would be lovely as a shawlette , let the beautiful yarn speak.
April 17, 2017
This would make a lovely scarf for my granddaughter going to school is Mass.
April 17, 2017
Yes, FABULOUS!
April 17, 2017
Beautiful yarn. Deserves a special project.
April 17, 2017
I would knit my boyfriend a beautiful pair of socks; He says alpaca manure grows wonderful potatoes.
April 17, 2017
A scarf or a cowle
April 17, 2017
What a beautiful beanie or cowl this would make!
April 17, 2017
Would ? to make a scarf
April 17, 2017
I am wayoverdue on making a pair of gauntlets for my daughter. This yarn would certainly do the trick!
April 17, 2017
I would make a nice scarf or an afghan.
April 17, 2017
I would love to make some longer fingerless mittens with this!
April 17, 2017
Alpaca Direct has wonderful customer service—and that yarn would be beautiful for a cowl or a scarf!!
April 17, 2017
I love Malabrigo and this color way is gorgeous. It would be so wonderful to win. Thanks.
April 17, 2017
DK is my favorite weight yarn. Malabrigo is one of my favorite manufacturers. And, with the added bonus of merino and alpaca makes this a perfect, luxurious fun to work with yarn. I will enjoy making a hat with matching fingerless gloves!
April 17, 2017
This gorgeous yarn would make a beautiful cowl.
April 17, 2017
I was looking for Dos Tierras at Stitches West as a friend was telling me about it, but no one had any I could find! So glad to know where it is. Anniversario is a gorgeous color! I’ve been making cowls lately, designing my own with textures I like, and they have been in fingering weight. It would be lovely to work in DK.
April 17, 2017
Malabrigos yarn is wonderful. This great colo way would make a stunning cowl.
April 17, 2017
Beautiful
April 17, 2017
I love the yarn! I think I would make a cowl.
April 17, 2017
What a gorgeous color! I think it would make a stunning cowl!
April 17, 2017
That is scrumptious! I’d knit up a cowl for sure.
April 17, 2017
Great addition to the Malabrigo family!
I would make a warm cardigan! A go with everything, wear everyday treasure!
April 17, 2017
Gorgeous colors- would love to try this in a lacy pattern scarf!
April 17, 2017
I would love to make a cowl – the yarn looks so pretty!
April 17, 2017
I would love to make a cowl – the yarn looks so pretty!
April 17, 2017
I’d make a cowl. It would be so soft next to your skin.
April 17, 2017
I love everything Malabrigo, such a beautiful yarn. Thanks and do count me in.
April 17, 2017
The colors are so beautiful! I would love to try this yarn out for a loop scarf and fingerless gloves.
April 17, 2017
I think it would make a fabulous neck warmer or even a snood. Sounds like it would be super soft.
April 17, 2017
a beautiful shawlette
April 17, 2017
I HAVE to make those fingerless gloves on your web page. Those are beautiful.
April 17, 2017
A cowl or a hat.
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Marcia Meeks
April 17, 2017
I would knit a lovely leaf collar to wear with my sweater. I love malabrigo yarn and the beautiful colors.