New solid colors of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande have landed in space, along with a trunk show of patterns to inspire your stitching! These gorgeous saturated colors are hand-dyed by a fair trade cooperative in South America. With a super-soft blend of superwash Merino and nylon, Alegria Grande is our go-to yarn for colorful garments and accessories, and perfect for baby items!
Yarn details:
- 75% superwash Merino, 25% polymide
- 197 yds / 180 mts per 3.5 oz / 100 g
- 18 – 20 sts = 4″ / 10cm
- US 6 – 8 / 4 – 5 mm
- Machine wash or hand wash in cold water. Dry flat.
We also have the new Alegria Grande Bocados (aka “little bites). These 49 yard mini skeins of Alegria Grande are perfect for color play!
Yarn details:
- 75% superwash Merino, 25% polyamide
- 49 yards/ 25g
- Gauge: 18 – 20 sts = 4″ / 10 cm on US 6 – 8 / 4 – 5mm
- Machine wash or hand wash in cool water. Dry flat
The Patterns:
Simple Ribbed Hat by Fairmount Fibers
This free pattern explores the joy of color mixing by pairing a variegated Alegria Grande skein with 2-4 colors of Alegria Grande Bocados (aka little bites) mini skeins. Yarn is held doubled throughout the pattern, so it knits up into a quick and cozy fabric. Shown in 4-Color Version: Cincuenta Alegria Grande(MC) with Magenta (CC1), Turmeric (CC2), and Teal (CC3) Bocados.
Materials:
- 1 skein Manos del Uruagay Alegria Grande (MC)
- 2-4 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande Bocados (CCs)
- US 10 16″ circular needle,
- US 10 double-pointed needles
- Stitch marker
- Optional: pom pom maker
Yésica Cowl by Paula Pereira
This reversible cowl has beautiful soft drape knit in Alegria Grande. Wear it in many different ways, including sideways, over the shoulders, draped entirely at the front, or in any way that your imagination drives you! Shown in Turmeric.
Finished Size:
29½” upper edge circumference, 37” lower edge circumference, 8¾” front length, and 11” back length, relaxed after blocking
Materials:
- 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande
- US 7 24″ circular needle
- Stitch markers (2 different colors)
- US G-7/4.5mm crochet hook
- Smooth, contrasting waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
Everyday Handwarmers by Lisa R. Myers
This free pattern for simple handwarmers uses just one skein of Alegria Grande. The stretchy, textured fabric ensures a cozy fabric. These are knit flat and seamed together. Shown in Cinnamon.
Materials:
- 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande
- US 8 (5 mm) straight needle or circular needle at least 24″
- tapestry needle
Incise Hat by Hunter Hammersen
This versatile pattern comes with instructions to make the hat with three different stitch patterns. The round construction of Alegria Grande makes these cool textures really pop! Shown in Mauve and Eggplant.
Materials:
- 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande, 1 MC and 1 CC
- Pattern is written for multiple gauges, so you can choose your favorite needles
Psychedelic Sheep Cowl and Hat
From the designer: “As an ode to one of our favorite woolly creatures, we present the Psychedelic Sheep Hat + Cowl! Knit in Manos del Uruguay’s classic bright colorway Locura Fluo, we celebrate sheep in a colorful and fun way!” Shown in Kohl (MC) and Locura Flouro (CC).
Materials:
- For hat OR cowl: 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande – 1 skein MC, 1 skein CC
- For hat AND cowl: 3 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande – 2 skeins MC, 1 skein CC
- US 4 16″ circular needle
- US 6 16″ circular needle and double pointed needles
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Rainbow Road Cowl
Perfectly designed for the new Alegria Grande “Bocados” (aka ‘little bites’), this fun cowl uses six colors for a bright and cheerful accessory with a fun geometric design.
- Shown in AGB2600 Magenta (A), AGB2193 Cactus Flower (B), AGB2058 Turmeric (C), AGB2363 Tahiti (D), AGB2020 Spirulina (E), and AGB2394 Teal (F).
Materials:
- 6 Alegria Grande Bocados
- US 8 24″ circular needle
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Dovetail Sweater
This stunning colorwork yoke uses five colors of the Alegria Grande Bocados mini skeins and a simple colorwork pattern for a colorful sweater sure to brighten up even the coldest of days. Dovetail’s colorwork is written rather than charted, so it’s approachable for any level of colorwork knitter.
Sizes:
Finished Bust Circumference: 34½ (38½, 42½, 44¼) (48, 51½, 57, 60¾)”
Length: 18¼ (19, 20, 21½) (21¾, 22, 23, 23½)” from base of neckband to lower edge at center back
Sweaters shown measure 42½”.
Materials:
- Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande: 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) sks MC.
- Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande Bocados: 1 sk A for all sizes; 1 sk B for all sizes; 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) sks C; 1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) sks D; and 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) sks E.
- US 7 16” and 24” or 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles
- US 5 16” and 24” or 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles
- Stitch marker
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle