Mallo Mystery Box

The mystery yarns were thicker than I expected. But I’m new, so guess I shouldn’t have gone there. The pattern is awesome, and I’m looking forward to using it soon - i.e. within the next year! Thank you Gist.

A sale offer tempted me to buy this mystery box, and I’m glad I yielded. I got Amber, Sandstone and Farro. The first two clearly go together, but if I had chosen for myself, I don’t think I would have thought to add the vaguely pink Farro to them. I made a simple rectangular shawl using a very basic color-and-weave pattern, and I’m delighted with the results.

I used a 12.5-dent heddle. The finished fabric is very drapey and open (15.3 epi and 15.6 ppi). When I use the leftover yarn, I will try a 15-dent heddle, just out of curiousity.

It’s a beautiful yarn, not shiny, but with real depth of color. I found it very easy to handle. It doesn’t stick to itself as some silk does, which makes weaving so much pleasanter. It did, however, defeat my efforts to make a twisted fringe! The bundles kept untwisting close to the fabric. I ended up hemming the ends.

I love a good mystery, and this box really came through! The colors are stunning, and the yarn is super strong and beautiful. These will really round out my stash.

I never weave in colors for myself (always black, white grey), but wanted to make something for friends. I didn't care what colors and this made it easy and fun! I unwrap the box in anticipation of what colors i got!

I was delighted to receive the Mallo Mystery Box. The color combination was great. I am using all 3 colors in a towel pattern. I probably would not have chosen these colors because I am not so adventurous. It’s great to do something new and colorful; outside of my typical choices. I’m very happy with the Mystery Box and will do it again.