Manos del Uruguay | Marla

R495.00

Marla is created by hand dyeing two different multi colors and then twisting them into one unique marled yarn.
This yarn is hand dyed by women artisans in Manos cooperatives in Uruguay’s countryside.

Each skein is 100g – Approximately 250m
*Please ensure that you purchase enough yarn to complete your project!

*Please note that every effort has been made to represent the colour of this yarn accurately, but that there may be reasonable differences between your screen view & the actual yarn.

Manos Marla

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SKU N/A Categories DK / 8 ply, Manos del Uruguay, Merino

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Manos del Uruguay
Marla

Meterage: 250 meters (273 yards)
Unit weight 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge 20.0 to 23.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle size US 4 – 6 or 3.5 – 4mm
Fibers 100% Wool – Merino
Texture plied
Color: Marled
Dye: Hand dyed
Ply: 2-ply
Put up: Winding required

Pattern Suggestions:
For patterns that have been designed for Marla, please visit:
Ravelry

Washing Instructions:
Hand dyed yarns should be hand washed, with gentle detergent in lukewarm water.
On first wash, it is recommended to wash separately as there may be slight residual surface dye.

About Manos del Uruguay:

Manos del Uruguay was born in 1968 to improve the quality of life of Uruguay’s rural women by using handcraft skills passed down through generations, using the raw material they had at hand: wool.

This not only gives women jobs, but independence, a connection to roots and connections and an opportunity to support their family and community.

All of Manos del Uruguay’s yarns are hand dyed. The artisans use big pots heated by wood kettles, dyeing in small batches creating wonderful colors. Our yarns colors are bright and wild, full of nuances and variations. No two skeins are the same, each one is unique, a testimony of a particular moment. Keeping the traditional hand spinning skills alive is very important for us and it allows us to create unique, beautiful yarns.

Each skein of yarn has a tag with the artisan signature and the name of the small countryside village where their cooperative, one of 12, is located.

Manos del Urutuay is a member of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation) since 2009, which supports producers and seeks greater equity in international trade.