Fairmount Fibers, Ltd.
U.S. Distributor of Manos del Uruguay Yarns

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Fabulous Free Knitting Patterns

We are thrilled with the number of free knitting patterns published recently and wanted to share a round-up of them here. Choose from shawls, scarv...

Portable Projects to Knit and Crochet

Much of the United States is feeling the impact of summer's return. You may not care for a pile of wool on your lap as the temperatures rise. Havin...

Knits for the little ones

Every year, new babies are born and children get bigger! Just try to deny the "Awww" factor of a wee handknit, especially when that item is made in...

Making with Milo from Manos del Uruguay

Continuing our yarn spotlight on Milo from Manos del Uruguay, today's post highlights knit and crochet pattern inspiration in Milo. Our new flax bl...

Spring Showers

Do you have any spring celebrations coming up? A handmade item, knit or crochet, is a lovely gesture for a bridal or baby shower. Today we are shar...

Shawls for All

Make the Spring Transition with a Shawl! Figuring out what to wear can sometimes be a challenge when transitioning between the seasons. Shawls eas...

Celebrating Crochet with Manos Yarns

Crochet with Manos del Uruguay Yarns! We love to share the new patterns and projects made in Manos del Uruguay yarns. We have noticed that most of...

Start Knitting for Spring

Are you already dreaming of Spring? Our new collection will help you weather the transition to warmer days; these pieces are perfect for layering! ...

Ravelry Inspiration

We love to work with yarn and share our ideas on patterns and techniques. Our last post included several projects to take your skills to the next l...

Challenge Accepted

What new projects will you bring to your needles and hooks this year? A must-make project is often the push needed to take the plunge into masterin...

Handmade Ornaments and Decorations

It's really getting down to the wire! Our last blog post, Fast with Franca, shared several project ideas you could complete before the holidays. Ye...

Accessories for your legs and feet

When the seasons start to shift and get cooler, accessories are key! In our last blog post, the spotlight was on items for your head and hands. Tod...