Manos del Uruguay - Marina Mini's 50g

Marina's softness and drape feel wonderful next to the skin in scarves or shawls. It comes in tonal and space-dyed colorways and is made of superwash merino, which gives the colors beautiful depth. A full skein has 874 yards per skein which is more than enough, especially for colorwork, so Yarn Loop is also offering 50g skeins to minimize extra yardage.  Each mini will be wound into a center-pull cake so you can start your project right away.

Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each skein may vary one from the other. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball.  Full Skeins also available here.

FIBER CONTENT: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
WEIGHT: 50g / 435yds
NEEDLE SIZE:  US 2 / 2.75mm
GAUGE: 8 sts per inch / 3.5cm
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash or machine wash on gentle cycle, cold water. Dry Flat.

Special Pre-Order Colors: Please place colors and quantities of each color in "Notes" at checkout.  Please select any current color from the current Manos del Uruguay catalog.  Yarn Loop will verify its availability (in-stock or backordered) and the estimated arrival date via email.  If an item is backordered, you will have the option to receive a full refund or to wait for the item.  There is no upcharge on Special Order colors.  Please allow at least 7 business days for your pre-order to arrive at your address.  

Colors:

Aquamarina - variegated teal / aqua

Log Cabin - ecru base with yellow, brown, dark blue

Nostalgia - variegated greens, peaches, browns, orange, and light blue

Petrol - variegated dark blue green

Rosa  - ecru base with pale rose pink

Shantung - peach, burgundy, dark blue & blue-green

Steampunk - ecru base with charcoal grey

Violetta - variegated purple violet

Waterlily - teal, royal blue, pink & ecru

About Manos del Uruguay:  Manos del Uruguay was founded to give Uruguay's rural women jobs, income, and the opportunity to personally develop and gain independence while keeping their roots and traditions.  The company encourages women to stay close to their community and families with 12 cooperatives in a small village in the Uruguayan countryside.  The artisans are the owners of this cooperative, too.

All of the yarns are hand-dyed by artisans using big pots heated by wood kettles, dyed in small batches to create wonderful colors. The yarn colors are bright and wild, full of nuances and variations. No two skeins are the same, and each one is unique. Wool Clasica is hand spun by Manos artisans who keep the traditional hand spinning skills alive and create unique, beautiful yarns.  

Manos del Uruguay has been a member of the WFTO, World Fair Trade Organization, since 2009.  
Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based transparency and respect that seeks greater equity in international trade. 
As a Fair Trade organization, Manos Del Uruguay supports producers and raises awareness for changes in the rules and practice of international trade.

Photos by Fairmount Fibers