About Manos Alegria 4-ply Sock Yarn

Beautifully hand-dyed Fair Trade sock yarn from the artisan cooperatives of Manos del Uruguay. Each 100g skein is individually crafted and signed by the maker, bringing vibrant, semi-solid colour to your socks, shawls, and lightweight garments.

What's Included

• One 100g (3.5 oz) hank of Manos Alegria 4-ply sock yarn | 445 yds / 425 mts
• Signed by the artisan who dyed it

Fibre & Care

• Fibre content: 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide (Nylon)
• Weight: 4-ply / Fingering / Sock weight
• Care: Machine washable at 30°C / 86°F - perfect for hardwearing socks
  

Knitting Details

• Recommended needle size: 3mm / US 2-3
• Gauge: 28 stitches × 36 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
• Ideal for: Socks, shawls, lightweight garments, colourwork, and lace

Why Choose Manos Alegria?

The addition of nylon gives this superwash merino exceptional durability - essential for socks that will stand up to daily wear. The hand-dyed process creates beautiful tonal variation within each colourway, adding depth and interest to your finished projects.

Looking for a heavier weight? Try Manos Alegria Grande - the worsted weight version of this beloved yarn, perfect for quicker knits and cosy garments.

About Manos del Uruguay

Manos del Uruguay is a Fair Trade certified cooperative supporting rural women artisans across Uruguay. Founded to provide jobs for women in their rural hometowns, allowing them to provide for their families while staying in their home villages and keeping their traditional skills alive. Each Manos skein has a tag with the name of the artisan who made it and the cooperative location. They hand-dye their yarns in cooperatives located in small towns across Uruguay's countryside, producing a rich colour palette with the subtle irregularities that each artisan's hand gives to it.