Details
Alegría Grande is a new worsted weight version of Manos del Uruguay's wildly popular Alegría yarn.
The same brilliant colors, the same softness and bounce, this time for quick, fun projects.
Perfect for beginners and those who love to knit and gift beautiful accessories.
Details:
Weight: Worsted
Yardage/Meters: approx. 197 yds (180 meters)
Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Gauge: 18 - 20 sts = 4 inches
Recommended Needle Size: US 6 - 8 or 4 - 5mm
Content: 75% Merino Superwash, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine wash, gentle cycle, cold water, do not tumble
Note: Colours may vary based on dye lots and monitor settings. May not be exactly as shown.
If more than one of the same colour purchased, please indicate in the comments at checkout if you require the same dye lot
About Manos del Uruguay
Manos del Uruguay has a social aim and are a Non for profit organization. They are organized in 12 cooperatives, each one is a workshop located in a small village of Uruguay’s countryside.
The artisans are the owners of the company and Manos profits are shared among the cooperatives or re-invested in the organization. The cooperatives have strong bonds with the communities where they are inserted, having a positive impact in society and families is very important for them.
All of Manos del Uruguays yarns are hand dyed. The artisans use big pots heated by wood kettles, dyeing in small batches creating wonderful colors. Our yarns colors are bright and wild, full of nuances and variations. No two skeins are the same, each one is unique, a testimony of a particular moment. Keeping the traditional hand spinning skills alive is very important for us and it allows us to create unique, beautiful yarns.
Every garment or Yarn has a tag with the artisan signature and the name of the village where the cooperative is located. This helps to remind us that behind each poncho, throw or scarf, there is a woman and a story.