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

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Embrace Accessories

School is back in session, pumpkin-flavored anything is showing up on store shelves, and the temperatures are starting to dip - sounds like Fall in...

Must Make a Mentolat

The Fairmount Fibers team enjoys bringing the wonderful Manos del Uruguay yarns to North America.  Being surrounded by yarn, it is difficult ...

Single Skein Projects

Single skeins of yarn are the seed of any proper yarn stash. Maybe you selected that one skein as a souvenir or you couldn't resist the color, or t...

Manos Yarns in KALs

Have you ever noticed knitting and crocheting seem to have their own languages? SSK, K2tog, BO, CO, WIP, and FO are just a small sample of the ling...

New Pattern Round-Up

Knitting is a relaxing activity for most, so it makes sense to continue that activity as the lazy days of Summer stretch out ahead of you. If you a...

Made For Mom

In the United States, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Moms all around the world do so much and Fairmount Fibers is proud to...

Spring Pattern Round Up

When Spring starts to come around do you reach for lighter yarns and look forward to projects for lightweight layers? We enjoy seeing the yarns Fai...

Serena Spotlight

Is it still cold where you are? As North America looks forward to the season of  spring, the temperatures have been such that it feels like winter ...

Presenting the Spring 2014 Patterns

We have been teasing you with peeks of the newest designs over the last several weeks and we are pleased to share the Spring 2014 pattern collectio...

Fair Trade from Start to Finish (part 3)

Over the last few days we have introduced you to the artisans that create Wool Clasica, the people that bring the yarn to your yarn shops, and toda...

Project Inspiration

Earlier this month, Manos del Uruguay / Fairmount Fibers attended The National Needlearts Association trade show in San Diego, California. We e...

Intentional Indulgence

We agree with the idea of doing something special for yourself now that the holidays are over. Why not indulge in a special skein or two of a luxur...