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

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Holiday Ideas with Manos del Uruguay Yarns

This is the time of year when it seems like every second counts! While many knitters and crocheters may start to think about their holiday knitting...

Fall Pattern Round Up

There are a number of new and exciting patterns using Manos del Uruguay yarns available in the recent round of magazines. Any of these would be goo...

LE12: Bold strength

Don't you just love a vibrant color? September's Limited Edition Clasica colorway is just that.  Bright, bold blue shares the skein with the subtle...

Working with Color

Many people are drawn to our yarns for the color, ranging from subtle semi-solids to bright, intense colorways and fun variegated colors; there is ...

Summer Inspirations

When summer rolls around are you the type to put down your needles or hook and wait for the cooler days of Fall to pick them up again? Many people ...

LE11: Gold Rush

The latest Clasica Limited Edition Colorway is sure to brighten your day! Whether you choose to stock up now and create a quick project for Fall, o...

The Fall 2012 Patterns

As knitters look ahead with anticipation to the cooler days of Fall, they also look to create something new. Our Fall Pattern Collection is ready f...

Artisan's Day

July 28 is "Artisan's Day", celebrated in Uruguay to commemorate the birthday of  Uruguayan artist Joaquin Torres Garcia.  We would like to share w...

LE10: Purple Prize

This is a milestone, the tenth Clasica LE Colorway is here! The depth of the purple tones is striking, and you are sure to enjoy seeing them emerge...

On Display at TNNA

On a warm weekend in June, Fairmount Fibers / Manos del Uruguay traveled to Columbus, Ohio for The National NeedleArts Association Summer trade sho...

Summer Project Round-Up

Here in the US, summer has unofficially begun.  For many, our thoughts turn to events like graduations, weddings and vacations.  Do you still feel ...

Viva La Lana! (Wool Alive!)

Did you ever see a public art exhibit in which a collection of statues or figures are all decorated, and then usually auctioned off to raise money ...