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

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Special with Silk

We have noticed a fair number of knitters and crocheters indulging in selfish projects this month. A true treat as winter settles in is to select s...
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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 ...
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Introducing Franca

What can make the already incredible Manos del Uruguay yarn line bigger and better? The answer is the newest yarn, Franca! Super-soft, super-warm, ...
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What's in a Name?

If you have encountered Alegria at your local yarn shop, or are stashing it for a special project, you understand how appropriate the name is. Aleg...
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Amazing Alegria

Alegria continues to be true to its name. In Spanish, Alegria means "Joy" and we're thrilled that so many fans of Manos del Uruguay yarns are findi...
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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 ...
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Alegria: Above and Beyond

Alegria is an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide. We enjoy hearing the response of "Oh, sock yarn from Manos!" f...
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The New Colorways

Don't you love summer? Everywhere you look there are bright saturated colors and we are pleased to add a bit more color to the world. There are mor...
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Lace at Every Weight

Do you love lace or does it intimidate you? Lace is a technique that creates a pattern of intentional, open holes in your fabric. Traditionally ass...
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Don't Fear Fingering Weight!

Are you a fan of fingering weight yarns? Just as some are drawn to bulky woolen sweaters, many equally feel the pull of fingering weight yarn.  Man...
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Fabulous Felting

Many knitters and crocheters love wool fiber because it is easy to work with, is warm, forgiving and durable. Wool also has the almost magical abil...
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Our New Joy, Alegria!

The Manos del Uruguay Co-operative invested a lot of time in the newest yarn, Alegría, and the result is fantastic! This hand-painted 75% superwash...
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