Alegría Grande is a new worsted-weight version of our wildly popular Alegría yarn.The same brilliant colors, the same softness and bounce- this time for quick, fun projects.This hand-dyed yarn is perfect for beginners and those who love to knit and gift beautiful accessories. 100g/219 yds I 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon I 4 - medium Manos del Uruguay creates exquisite, hand-dyed yarns while empowering rural women through sustainable work. Ethical, beautiful, and socially impactful—this yarn tells a story with every stitch. Artisan hand-dyed yarns have natural color variations from skein to skein. Here are some tips to get the best results when knitting with hand-dyed yarns: Purchase enough yarn for your entire project. Alternate skeins by knitting two rows from one skein, then two rows from another skein. This will help to blend color differences.