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LYS Day 2019 Exclusives from Manos del Uruguay

Fairmount Fibers, the distributor of Manos del Uruguay yarns in the USA, is excited to support LYS Day 2019 with 6 exclusive free patterns and 2 new Fino Mini-Skein kits,...

Steeplejack Mitts Tutorial: Cabling Without a C...

Practical accessories like fingerless mitts do not have to be boring. The Steeplejack Mitts by Quinn Reverendo feature a cable detail that begins at the base of the cuff, winds...

Make it Now with Manos del Uruguay Yarns

The days are getting longer and the weather is occasionally getting warmer, though there is still plenty of opportunity for a hand knit or crochet sweater. This is the season...

Spotlight on Knit and Crochet Projects

When you are surrounded by yarn, you can’t help but imagine the different ways in which the patterns, colorways, and various yarn bases might play together. We enjoy the opportunity...

Project Inspiration for Manos del Uruguay Cabrito

In November we introduced our new lace weight mohair, Cabrito; you can read about it here on the blog. Knitters on Ravelry are sharing their projects using Cabrito and we...

Collaboration: Susanna IC x Manos del Uruguay Y...

In your knitting projects, lace patterns - from simple to complex - have big visual impact. Experienced lace knitters will already be familiar with the work of Susanna IC, and...