Featured Yarn: Milo by Manos del Uruguay for season transitioning garments

Featured Yarn: Milo by Manos del Uruguay for season transitioning garments

Milo by Manos del Uruguay is a gorgeous single ply yarn, in a 65% Merino and 35% Linen blend. Making it’s first appearance in the shop this spring, we’ve been dreaming of what do make out of this lovely yarn. The Linen unique nature gives Milo a rustic yet elegant look, with its raw fibers and sophisticated shine. The blend of Linen and Merino make it perfect for season spanning projects such as lightweight tops and on-trend layering pieces. As the summer begins to heat up, we can’t help but dream of the cooler fall evenings ahead. We’ve been eyeing the two patterns below as transitional pieces to take us into those cooler nights.

Yarn Information

  • 65% Merino wool, 35% Linen (unbleached)
  • Approximately 380 yards /350 meters per 3.5oz / 100 grs skein
  • Gauge: 20-22 sts per 4″/10cms
  • Needles: US4-3.5mm/US6-4mm
  • $32.80 and available in store only

 

Licorice Twist Vest 

This versatile vest can be a useful layering piece as the season shifts from summer to fall. Leave the side seams open for layering over full blouses and dresses or close them up for a more traditional garment.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
32½ (35½, 38½, 41½, 44½) (48, 51, 54, 56½, 59½)”

Vest shown measures 35½” and is modeled with 1½” ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

NEEDLES
US 5/3.75 mm straight needles or 29” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 4/3.5 mm 16” circular needle, and straight needles or 29” circular needle

Granito

This Joji design is a basic sweater with a relaxed fit and big pockets on the sides. Wear it as an outer layer on cool summer nights and then transition it to daytime wear in the fall and winter.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL).
Recommended ease: 6-8” (15-20 cm) of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 37½ (39½ 43¾, 48, 52¼, 54¼, 58½) inches; 94 (99, 110, 120, 131, 136, 146) cm
Shown in size M on a 35” bust.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

NEEDLES
US 4 – 3.5 mm
US 2½ – 3.0 mm

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Jillian

Jillian taught herself to knit while in college in 2004. For her, knitting has been a source of friendship, entertainment, and sanity. After joining the fibre space™ community in 2013, she began teaching through private lessons and classes. She looks forward to sharing her love of knitting and helping her students reach new crafting heights.
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