New Manos del Uruguay Yarn: Serpentina

New Manos del Uruguay Yarn: Serpentina

The 2017 fall season is shaping up to be fabulous with all that is new from Manos del Uruguay! Today's post introduces you to one of the new yarns, Serpentina. Handspun from handpainted merino wool tops, Serpentina is a truly artisanal product. Each skein is unique, and the colors are totally random — they will not stack or pool. The result is a delicate color twirling effect reminiscent of paper streamers (serpentina, in Spanish) thrown at South American Carnival parties. 

12 Colors of Serpentina

Serpentina is an aran weight yarn with approximately 142 yards per skein. The squish factor is high making this yarn a great choice for cold weather items. Twelve colorways are available: (top row, left to right) Malala, Jane, Edith, Pina, Florence, Coco. Bottom row, left to right: Amelia, Gabriela, Frida, Petrona, Mother Teresa, and Marie.

Manos del Uruguay Serpentina colorway inspiration

Did you notice each colorway name is female? Influential, empowering women from around the globe and throughout the years including artists, activists, authors, and pioneers inspired the colors. Shown above are the honorees:(top row) Malala Yousafzai, Jane Austen, Edith Piaf, Pina Bausch; (middle row) Florence Nightingale, Coco Chanel, Amelia Earhart, Gabriela Mistral; (bottom row) Frida Kahlo, Petrona Viera, Mother Teresa, and Marie Curie. 
  Have you already discovered this new yarn from Manos del Uruguay? Let us know your project plans on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Ravelry. Stay tuned for our next post spotlighting pattern and project suggestions to pair with Manos del Uruguay Serpentina!