Manos del Uruguay Marla

Manos del Uruguay Marla is a marled DK-weight yarn with the rich depth of hand-dyed color. Each skein is created by hand-dyeing two different multicolored strands and then twisting them together, producing constantly shifting combinations of color throughout the yarn. The result is lively and dimensional, making even simple stitches look special. Yarn Details Weight: DK Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool Yardage: 273 yards / 250 meters Skein Weight: 100 grams Gauge: 20–23 sts = 4 inches Needle Size: US 4–6 Care: Machine wash gentle; lay flat to dry Why You'll Love It Unique Marled Color: Two separately hand-dyed strands are twisted together, creating complex color combinations that change throughout the skein. Soft Merino Wool: Superwash Merino gives Marla a soft, springy hand that works beautifully for garments and accessories. Makes Simple Knitting Interesting: Stockinette, garter stitch, ribbing, and other straightforward stitch patterns allow Marla's color to take center stage. One-of-a-Kind Character: Because every skein is hand-dyed in small batches, variations in color are part of what makes each skein unique. What to Knit Smile Again Hat by Melanie Berg Pressed Flowers Cowl by Amy Christoffers Powder Days Hat by Isabell Kraemer Beautiful Yarn With a Meaningful Story Marla is hand-dyed by women artisans working in Manos del Uruguay cooperatives in rural Uruguay. Manos was founded in 1968 to create employment, independence, and opportunities for women while allowing them to remain close to their families, communities, and traditions. Today, the organization is made up of cooperatives, and the artisans themselves are owners of the company. Manos del Uruguay has been a member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009. Its commitment to Fair Trade supports the artisans who make the yarn while helping preserve Uruguay's longstanding craft traditions.