Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande

Literally translated, Alegria Grande means great joy or happiness – and that's exactly how you'll feel should you choose to work up your next project in this bouncy, easy-to-use worsted weight yarn from our friends at Manos del Uruguay.

Founded way back in 1968, Manos has maintained its commitment to pro-social, woman-first ethics and principles for over fifty years. Operating as a non-profit and part of the World Fair Trade Organization, each skein and piece created by the worker-owned collective provides opportunities for Uruguayan women to support their families and communities. 

Yarn Weight: Worsted / Medium / Weight 4

Length: 197 yards / 180 meters

Skein Weight: 100 grams / 3.5 oz

Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool

Average Gauge: 4–5 stitches per inch on US 6–8 / 4–5 mm needles in stockinette stitch

Ply: 4-Ply

Dye: This yarn is hand-dyed, color can vary from photos and other skeins. If you order more than one skein of the same color, we will send you skeins of the same dye lot.

Washing Instructions: Machine washable and dryable, though hand washing and laying flat to dry is recommended for longevity. Machine washing & laying flat to dry is a good compromise!