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U.S. Distributor of Manos del Uruguay Yarns

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Spring Shawls in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Spring Shawls in Manos del Uruguay Yarns
In the spring we often look to shawl projects. For many, they are great layering pieces for transitional weather. Depending on the shape and stitch...

Grace Akhrem + Manos del Uruguay Spring 2020

Grace Akhrem + Manos del Uruguay Spring 2020
Banish the winter blahs by casting on for something new to wear this spring! The Manos del Uruguay Spring 2020 capsule collection by Grace Akhrem i...

Published: Winter Patterns in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Let’s get cozy! The winter and holiday issues of some of our favorite magazines are already on newsstands, and we’ve also spotted lots of new patte...

Customer Spotlight Your Projects in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Seeing our yarns worked up by our fans and friends is always a thrill. We find inspiration in the patterns and colorways you choose to pair in your...

Cast on for Sweater Weather with Manos del Uruguay Yarns!

Don’t you love the feeling of a cool fall breeze and reaching for your favorite sweater? Here are just a few ideas for you from our pattern collect...

Beginning Brioche

Do you dream of knitting brioche? Brioche stitches create a squishy, reversible fabric with pronounced ribs. As the yarn is carried over the stitch...

New Designs Next on Our Needles!

It’s not quite summer, even though we are dreaming about getaways and low-key weekends. We are of course planning on lots of knitting and crochetin...

Making the Most of Manos del Uruguay Fino Minis

Mini skeins continue to captivate yarn fans as a way to introduce a pop of color into a project, or as a way to sample a new-to-you yarn. Each Mano...

Spring Projects in Milo and Serena

Warmer days call for lightweight layers, short sleeve tops, and natural fiber blends including linen and cotton. Now is a great time to cast on for...

Short Sleeve Sweaters in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

We’re going to just say it: you can wear sweaters year-round and not all sweaters need long sleeves! In this blog post we’re putting the spotlight ...

Spring Projects in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

The calendar says spring has officially arrived, but your local weather may not quite match up. We are ready for lightweight layers and quick proje...

Crochet using Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Crochet is not the same as knitting. Often faster to complete, the resulting fabric of lacier projects is lightweight with a beautiful drape. We ha...