Manos del Uruguay is a special brand of hand spun & dyed artisan yarns that supports rural Uruguayan women. Manos is a non-profit organization that was founded to give women jobs, allowing them to be independent & support their families while being able to live in their home villages. Spun with 100% extrafine Merino, Maxima is a soft, cozy worsted weight yarn that is perfect for cool weather accessories, garments & wraps. The saturated, hand-dyed colorways really pop on the single-ply construction & both simple & textured stitch patterns have nice dimension. Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool Weight: Medium/Worsted Gauge: 4.5-5 stitches per 1" on US 6-8 (4-5mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 100g/219 yards Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Uruguay
