Manos del Uruguay Maxima

Manos del Uruguay is a special brand of hand spun & dyed artisan yarns that supports rural Uruguayan women.  Manos is a non-profit organization that was founded to give women jobs, allowing them to be independent & support their families while being able to live in their home villages. 
 
Spun with 100% extrafine Merino, Maxima is a soft, cozy worsted weight yarn that is perfect for cool weather accessories, garments & wraps.  The saturated, hand-dyed colorways really pop on the single-ply construction & both simple & textured stitch patterns have nice dimension.
 
Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool
Weight: Medium/Worsted
Gauge: 4.5-5 stitches per 1” on US 6-8 (4-5mm) needles
Weight/ Yardage: 100g/219 yards
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Country of Origin: Uruguay

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Artisan hand-dyed yarns have natural color variations from skein to skein. Our team will do their best to choose the best matching skeins for your order. 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.

Please contact our customer service team with any questions or concerns about working with hand-dyed yarns.

Here are some of our favorite patterns:

Quaker Cowl by Lisa R. Myers

Quaker Cowl by Lisa R. Myers

Electric Reversible Shaker Cowl by Lisa R. Myers

Electric Reversible Shaker Cowl by Lisa R. Myers

Tweedy Bucket Hat by Lisa R. Myers

Tweedy Bucket Hat by Lisa R. Myers

Fumior by Julie Hoover

Fumior by Julie Hoover

Melo by Miriam L. Felton

Melo by Miriam L. Felton

Bloques by Jocelyn Tunney

Bloques by Jocelyn Tunney

Vanda by Anne Kuo Lukito

Vanda by Anne Kuo Lukito

Manitou by Anne Kuo Lukito

Manitou by Anne Kuo Lukito

Bias Scarf with Ribbed Cables by Lisa R. Myers

Bias Scarf with Ribbed Cables by Lisa R. Myers

Ricardito by Heather Zoppetti

Ricardito by Heather Zoppetti

Calbuco by Cassandra Milani

Calbuco by Cassandra Milani

Arenales by Amy Christoffers

Arenales by Amy Christoffers

Tromen by Heather Zoppetti

Tromen by Heather Zoppetti

Quoin by Bristol Ivy

Quoin by Bristol Ivy

Cobre by Christine Marie Chen

Cobre by Christine Marie Chen

Morilla by Michele Wang

Morilla by Michele Wang

Alforfon by Michele Wang

Alforfon by Michele Wang

Fresa by Christine Marie Chen

Fresa by Christine Marie Chen

Tasker by Christine Marie Chen

Tasker by Christine Marie Chen

Mifflin by Emma Welford

Mifflin by Emma Welford

Bonsall by Mari Chiba

Bonsall by Mari Chiba

Chadwick by Sarah Solomon – Into the Wool

Chadwick by Sarah Solomon – Into the Wool

Bouvier by Sarah Solomon – Into the Wool

Bouvier by Sarah Solomon – Into the Wool

Rise and Run by Sarah E. Chapman

Rise and Run by Sarah E. Chapman

Anemona by Lisa R. Myers

Anemona by Lisa R. Myers

Mansard by Sarah E. Chapman

Mansard by Sarah E. Chapman

Raya Shawl + Mitts by Stephanie Earp

Raya Shawl + Mitts by Stephanie Earp

Jerrica by Stephanie Earp

Jerrica by Stephanie Earp

Any Season, Any Reason Cowl by Fairmount Fibers Design Team

Any Season, Any Reason Cowl by Fairmount Fibers Design Team

Sawtooth Scarf by Quinn Reverendo

Sawtooth Scarf by Quinn Reverendo

Sea + Shore Hat by Quinn Reverendo

Sea + Shore Hat by Quinn Reverendo

Ice Cream + Sprinkles Cowl by Quinn Reverendo

Ice Cream + Sprinkles Cowl by Quinn Reverendo

Figs + Thistles Mitts by Quinn Reverendo

Figs + Thistles Mitts by Quinn Reverendo

Moon + Stars Shawl by Quinn Reverendo

Moon + Stars Shawl by Quinn Reverendo

ii Scarf by Lindsay Degen

ii Scarf by Lindsay Degen

Pleated Pointed Hat by Lindsay Degen

Pleated Pointed Hat by Lindsay Degen

Toast + Jam Shawl by Quinn Reverendo

Toast + Jam Shawl by Quinn Reverendo

Long Shadows Scarf by Beach House Knits

Long Shadows Scarf by Beach House Knits

Watercolor Haze Pullover by Sarah E. Chapman

Watercolor Haze Pullover by Sarah E. Chapman

Thunder + Lightning Hat

Thunder + Lightning Hat

Merrymaking by Deborah Newton

Merrymaking by Deborah Newton

Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Zagzag Cowl

Zagzag Cowl

Steeplejack Mitts

Steeplejack Mitts

Fresa

Fresa

Handful of Berries Mittens

Handful of Berries Mittens

Paper Bag Cap

Paper Bag Cap

Beaubourg

Beaubourg by Julie Hoover

Camote Pocket Scarf

Camote Pocket Scarf

Cantrell

Cantrell