Manos del Uruguay Alegría Hand Dyed 100 g

Manos del Uruguay Alegría yarn is a gorgeous hand-dyed sock yarn that comes in delicious shades. Alegría is a blend of superwash merino wool and durable polyamide, which makes the yarn wonderfully soft and vibrant. Alegría is a durable and easy-care yarn that is perfect for socks, baby knits, scarves and other accessories!

The name of the yarn Alegría means joy in Spanish and that is what the yarn's wonderful color celebration is based on!

Manos del Uruguay is a specialty brand of hand-spun and dyed artisan yarns that support rural Uruguayan women. Manos is a non-profit organization founded to provide jobs for women so they can be independent and support their families while still living in their home villages. The company is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization.

Material: 75% superwash merino wool, 25% polyamide

Yarn strength (super fine/fingering): 100 g = 425 m

Recommended needles: 2.25-3.0 mm

Knitting density: 28-30 sts = 10 cm

Care instructions: hand wash in cold water, gentle machine wash max 30°C, flat dry

Country of origin: Uruguay