For over 50 years, Manos del Uruguay has been empowering women in rural areas of Uruguay through their cooperatives. By purchasing Manos yarn, you directly support these talented artisans, providing them with meaningful work and improving their lives. Each skein represents the skill, dedication, and artistic heritage of these incredible women. Elegant and refined, Fino combines the softness of merino wool with the luster of silk in a lightweight yarn that’s perfect for heirloom accessories or luxurious garments. Fino features a dye process that yields complex, subtle, tonal colors. Fiber Content70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk YardageThe five 20g mini-skeins in each kit add up to one 100g skein of Fino.There are about 98 yards in each mini. Gauge24-28 sts = 4” / 10cm Needle SizeUS 3 - 5 / 3 – 3.5 mm Care InstructionsHand wash in cold water. Dry flat. Pattern Suggestions: Coralie Springs: one full skein and one set of minis for a shawl Take it All Shawl: one full skein and one set of minis Pettigrew (calls for DK but works up beautifully in one full Fino and mini set) Collection of free patterns using one set of minis Shadow Cowl: one set of minis Finito Scarf 2.0: (pictured) Columella: full skein + minis Turnabout: crochet with one set of minis
