Manos Alegria

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Manos Del Uruguay, the Hands of Uruguay, is a non profit organization which assembles women in cooperatives scattered throughout the countryside of Uruguay. The aim of this World F air Trade Organization is to bring economic and social opportunities to rural women. Alegria ("joy" in Spanish) is a wonderfully soft sock yarn handpainted to create a celebration of color in every skein. No two skeins are alike, and the picture shown is a representation of how your special skein could look, with more or less of each color. Alegría (“joy” in Spanish) is an easy-care yarn in exciting colors, hand-painted to create a celebration of different colors in every skein. It has a rich, cushy hand that makes a delectable choice for socks, babywear, or accessories. 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide approx. 445 yds (425 m) per 100g skein (3.5 oz) 2.25 - 3.25 mm (US 1 - 3) 28.0 to 30.0 sts = 4 inches Hand dyed Machine wash or hand wash, cool water. Dry flat. Show more