Manos del Uruguay Fino

Manos del Uruguay is much more than just a yarn manufacturer – it is a non-profit cooperative that has been providing economic and social opportunities for rural women in Uruguay since 1968. Here are the key facts:

• Founded by five women in 1968 to create employment for women in rural areas..
• Today, Manos includes twelve cooperatives with around 250–350 artisans; the owners control the production – from raw wool to finished yarn..
• Fair working conditions: health insurance, pensions, paid vacation, and maternity regulations.
• Member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009..

• • Each skein bears the signature of the artisan and her village of origin – traceability & identity are highly valued.
  • Revenue remains local: Surpluses are either distributed among the cooperatives or used to strengthen social infrastructure – e.g., childcare facilities.
  • Products find global buyers – even luxury labels like Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, or Gabriela Hearst work with Manos..

🧶 Composition & technical data

• Fiber Mix: 70% extra fine Merino wool + 30% Tussah silk (makes the yarn particularly shimmering thanks to the golden silk color)..
• Length: approx. 450 m / 490 yds per 100 g skein..
• Yarn Weight: Light Fingering / 4-ply – ideal for needle sizes 3–3.5 mm (US 3–5) and a gauge of approx. 24–32 stitches/10 cm..
• Structure: Single-Ply, slightly "loose", develops a subtle fluff strand (Halo) with wear..

Fino is an elegant, feather-light tl-Fingering yarn with a wonderfully soft drape and noble shine. Perfect for knitters looking for accessories or delicate garments with gentle color variation. If you want to knit fine lace or textured work, a swatch is worthwhile – this way you can find out how much the halo affects your pattern.

Material: 70% Wool (Merino), 30% Silk

Unit: 100g

Meterage: 450m

Needle size: 2,5 - 4,0mm

Yarn Weight: Light Fingering

You can find projects for this beautiful yarn here:

https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/manos-del-uruguay-fino/projects

Please note: As this is hand-dyed yarn, it is possible that the individual strands may differ from the images here in the shop. Depending on screen settings, the displayed colors may differ from the actual colors.