Each skein of this beautifully soft merino wool yarn is dyed by hand. It's quick to knit, superchunky and yet light to wear. Composition: 100% merino superwash Yarn ball weight: 150g Yarn Meterage/Yardage:114m/105yds Tension/Gauge:10sts to 10cm(4") Needle Size:9.00-10.00mm Care Instructions:Handwash Manos del Uruguay was founded to give Uruguay's rural women jobs that would mean not just an income but also an opportunity to personally develop and gain independence, keeping their roots and traditions, close to their community and families. Each skein of yarn is dyed by hand and has a tag with the artisan signature and the name of the village where the cooperative is located. A non-profit organisation, the artisans are the owners of the company and Manos' profits are shared among the cooperatives or re-invested into the organisation.
