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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 today you can...

Fair Trade from Start to Finish (Part 2)

In today's post we are bringing you the second part of the story of Manos del Uruguay yarn. We started in the Manos Cooperative of Dragon where Wool Clasica is...

Fair Trade from Start to Finish

Fans of Manos del Urugay yarns might already know that with each purchased skein of Manos del Uruguay yarn you will be helping a woman to support her family. As...

Project Inspiration

Earlier this month, Manos del Uruguay / Fairmount Fibers attended The National Needlearts Association trade show in San Diego, California. We enjoy the chance to talk to yarn shop owners...

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 luxurious Manos...

A Peek at 2014

One of the many great characteristics of knitters is the optimism about "the next project". Who doesn't love the promise a new project holds? Nothing has gone wrong, no mistakes...