Malabrigo Rasta Super Bulky Yarn RA056 Olive

Meet Olive, a beautifully rich and earthy colourway that feels both timeless and effortlessly modern. Think soft mossy greens, deep olive tones and subtle hand-dyed variations that bring depth and movement to every stitch. It’s the sort of shade that works with everything – quietly sophisticated, wonderfully natural, and endlessly wearable.

Like all Malabrigo yarns, Rasta is kettle-dyed in small batches, meaning each skein carries its own unique character. Those gentle tonal shifts are exactly what make hand knitted pieces feel so special – no two projects will ever be quite the same.

Malabrigo Rasta itself is a gloriously squishy super bulky yarn, spun from 100% beautifully soft merino wool. The yarn has a single-ply construction with a gentle twist and a slightly felted texture, giving it both softness and structure. It’s incredibly satisfying to knit with and ideal when you want a project that grows quickly on your needles.

Yarn Details

• Weight: Super Bulky

• Texture: Single ply, slightly felted with a twist

• Yardage / Meters: 90 yards (82 metres)

• Skein weight: 150g (5.29 oz)

• Gauge: 8–10 stitches = 4 inches

• Recommended needle size: US 13–19 / 9–15mm

• Recommended hook size: US N/P/15 – P/Q / 10–15mm

• Content: 100% Merino Wool

• Care: Hand wash in cold water

• Origin: Hand dyed in Uruguay

This super bulky yarn is perfect for quick, satisfying knits. Think chunky scarves, cosy cowls, snug hats or beautifully textured blankets. The single-ply structure shows off stitch patterns wonderfully, while the slight felted texture gives projects a soft, rustic charm.

Free Hat Pattern

We’re delighted to have teamed up with Malabrigo to bring you a FREE hat pattern designed especially for Rasta yarn. (See 2nd pic)

When you purchase a skein of Olive Rasta, please email us to request the pattern. The hat – pompom included – uses just one skein, making it a perfect quick-knit project when you fancy casting something new on the needles.