• Manos Alegria 4-ply sock yarn hanks in eight hand-dyed colourways
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Autumn Leaves - warm orange and rust tones
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Botanico - deep green botanical shades with yellow and grey
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Camelot - rich purple and plum tones
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Carnaval - happy pink, purple, a bit of blue and even a splash of orange tones
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Fondo del Mar - memories of the ocean, with different blues and occasional green tones.
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Huarache - orange, turquoise, green and pink blended gently towards each other.
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Pindo - nature's tones of blue grey, brown to yellow and green
  • Manos Alegria sock yarn in Rainbow - fiesta tones of blue, pink, green and yellow
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Manos Alegria 4-ply Sock Yarn - Fair Trade Hand-Dyed Superwash Merino

Manos Alegria 4-ply Sock Yarn - Fair Trade Hand-Dyed Superwash Merino

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Color: Autumn Leaves

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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 hank of Manos Alegria 4-ply sock yarn
  • Approximately 445 yds / 425 mts
    per 3.5 oz / 100g skein
  • 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.

Care instructions: Cool Machine Wash 30 degrees

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WTO Fair Trade

Superwash

Superwash

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

WTO Fair Trade

WTO Fair Trade

Superwash

Superwash

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

WTO Fair Trade

WTO Fair Trade

Superwash

Superwash

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

WTO Fair Trade

WTO Fair Trade

Superwash

Superwash

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

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