One of the worlds favorite knitting wools. Merino Pampa
Category: Handspun
U.S. Needle: 5-7
Knit Gauge: 21-24 sts per 4 in.
Care: Hand Wash– Flat Dry
Net Weight: 3.5 oz per skein
Length: 210 yards per skein
Rio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool “Ponchos” for protection of the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an important roll in Uruguay Uruguay Rio de la Plata Yarns is in the heart of this tradition, creating beautiful fibers and bucket dying them.
We are their link to the world in the sense that any knitter can create garments out of this beautiful hand dyed yarn that otherwise would be unknown to the world. When you buy our yarn you are supporting Uruguayan women who work at home and are able to spend time with their children and sometimes even pay for their own college education.
We are their link to the world in the sense that any knitter can create garments out of this beautiful hand dyed yarn that otherwise would be unknown to the world. When you buy our yarn you are supporting Uruguayan women who work at home and are able to spend time with their children and sometimes even pay for their own college education.
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