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Joining the Hem in Forsythia with Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Joining the Hem in Forsythia with Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend
Forsythia is one of Elizabeth Smith’s designs in the Spring 2021 Manos del Uruguay collection. This pullover uses asymmetrical visual details and a...

Summer Tops in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Summer Tops in Manos del Uruguay Yarns
When the temperature increases as summer settles in, don’t feel you have to put the pause on your projects. Look to the latest summer publications ...

The Baby Brights Collection

The Baby Brights Collection
Baby projects are portable and relatively quick to finish, making them a great option for summer crafting. The new Baby Brights collection is sure ...

Holding Yarns Together

Holding Yarns Together
Holding two or more strands of yarn together is a unique way to expand your options in your next project. Marling is one technique where you use tw...

Spring 2021 Make-It-Now

Spring 2021 Make-It-Now
Let's welcome the return of spring with a new project! Our newest collection, Spring 2021 Make-It-Now, includes five accessories and two garments i...

Spotlight on Manos del Uruguay Feliz

Spotlight on Manos del Uruguay Feliz
If you’re looking for a lighter weight yarn for your Spring or Summer projects, try Feliz, our blend of superwash merino and modal. Modal is a plan...

Double Knitting Tips and the Stripes and Blocks Blanket

Double Knitting Tips and the Stripes and Blocks Blanket
Knitting can be mysterious and magical, especially to those who don’t know how to turn a skein of yarn into a piece of fabric. Take it a step furth...

Project Spotlight: Gloves + Mitts in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

Project Spotlight: Gloves + Mitts in Manos del Uruguay Yarns
Gloves and mitts, much like socks, are practical and portable projects. They can be knit or crocheted in a variety of yarn weights, stitches, and c...

Dovetail Sweater KAL

Dovetail Sweater KAL
Knit alongs (KALs) are a fun way to build skills and build community, as other knitters work on the same pattern together during a particular time ...

Elizabeth Smith + Manos del Uruguay Spring 2021

Elizabeth Smith + Manos del Uruguay Spring 2021
Winter weather makes spring days feel like they are very far away. While some people look to seed catalogs, we look to new patterns! Pulling inspir...

Feel Good Yarns from Manos del Uruguay

Feel Good Yarns from Manos del Uruguay
The Manos del Uruguay cooperatives shared new images with us to kick off the new year. These values which create the foundation of Manos mean that ...

New Pattern Round-Up in Manos del Uruguay Yarns

New Pattern Round-Up in Manos del Uruguay Yarns
This last year has been a full one! Are you looking for a new project to cast on as the 2021 begins? In case you missed them, here is a quick round...