{"product_id":"manos-del-uruguay-franca","title":"Manos del Uruguay Franca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManos del Uruguay Franca\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plush, bulky yarn made from 100% superwash Merino wool. Thick and soft, this single-ply yarn creates bold stitches and satisfying projects that come together quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranca is hand-dyed in Manos del Uruguay’s rich, expressive color palette, giving even simple stockinette, garter stitch, or ribbing plenty of character. It’s an especially good choice for cozy hats, cowls, scarves, and other cold-weather accessories when you want beautiful color and almost instant gratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114 yards \/ 105 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkein Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 grams \/ 5.2 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 sts = 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 13–15 (9–10 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold; do not twist; reshape and dry flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Franca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Merino wool:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merino gives this substantial yarn a wonderfully soft feel for accessories worn close to the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful hand-dyed color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manos’ hand-dyed shades bring depth and variation to simple stitches without requiring complicated techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold, sculptural stitches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franca’s thick single-ply construction gives cables, ribbing, garter stitch, and other textured patterns plenty of definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Knit with Manos del Uruguay Franca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/crossweave-beanie\"\u003eCrossweave Beanie\u003c\/a\u003e by Crochet by Jennifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/joyeux-cowl\"\u003eJoyeux Cowl\u003c\/a\u003e by Helen Stewart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/lasagna-cowl\"\u003eLasagna Cowl\u003c\/a\u003e by Sandra Kwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Dyed in Uruguay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManos del Uruguay yarns are hand-dyed by women artisans working in cooperatives throughout rural Uruguay. Founded in 1968, Manos was created to provide rural women with meaningful work, income, independence, and opportunities within their own communities. The artisans themselves are owners of the organization, and Manos del Uruguay has been a member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more yarns: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulky-weight-yarn\"\u003eshop all bulky yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manos-del-uruguay\"\u003ebrowse more Manos del Uruguay yarns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manos del Uruguay","offers":[{"title":"hule","offer_id":49051209957620,"sku":"FR-F9904","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"andalusia","offer_id":49051209924852,"sku":"FR-F9671","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"cincuenta","offer_id":49051209761012,"sku":"FR-F5000","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"camelot","offer_id":49051209728244,"sku":"FR-F4003","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"party","offer_id":49051209859316,"sku":"FR-F9050","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"koi","offer_id":49051209826548,"sku":"FR-F9017","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mumbai","offer_id":49051209892084,"sku":"FR-F9520","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"aquarium","offer_id":49051209793780,"sku":"FR-F6688","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/4921\/files\/manos-del-uruguay-franca-yarn.jpg?v=1791909093","url":"https:\/\/www.loopyarn.com\/products\/manos-del-uruguay-franca","provider":"Loop Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}