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Milo Trunk Show
July 19, 2023 - August 13, 2023
Fairmount Fibers has sent us an incredible trunk show of Milo by Manos de Uruguay to inspire us! Milo is a single-ply DK in a beautifully drapey merino/linen blend that will work up into gorgeous sweaters and shawls. This yarn is absolutely perfect for those transitional garments and accessories that take us from summer to fall or spring to summer. Check out the patterns below and then come to Space to see your favorites in person!
Yarn details:
- DK weight
- 65% Wool – Merino
35% Cellulose – Linen / Flax
- 380 yards (347 meters)/100 grams
- 20.0 to 28.0 sts = 4 inches
- US 4 – 6 or 3.5 – 4mm
- Hand wash in cold water. Dry flat.
Chickering Hat & Mitts
HAT
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
9¾” unstretched (will stretch to about 22”)
MATERIALS
Yarn – 1 Skein of Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds)
US 6/4.25mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
22 sts and 33 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st.
MITTS
MATERIALS
Yarn – 1 Skein of Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds)
US 5/3.75mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
Ceibo Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
50” circumference x 9¾” high, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn – 1 Skein of Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds)
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Blocking pins
GAUGE
16 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10cm in Garter Stitch, blocked.
11-st panel of Ceibo Lace chart measures 2¾” wide, blocked.
31-st panel of Ceibo Lace chart measures 8½” wide, blocked
Braddock
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Lower Edge Circumference: 33¾ (40¼, 49¼)”, with ¾” front bands overlapped
Neck Circumference: 19¼ (22¾, 27¼)”, with ¾” front bands overlapped Length: 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)” from base of collar to lower edge
MATERIALS
Yarn – Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino, 35% linen; approx. 100g/380 yds), 1 (2, 2) sks.
US 5/3.75mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
one 1” button
stitch markers
tapestry needle
GAUGE
21½ sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Star pattern from Rows 41–48 of body
Girard
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
6” wide x 80” long
MATERIALS
Yarn – 1 Skein of Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds)
US 6/4mm needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge
23½ sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in Zig Zag pattern, blocked.
Winton
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 52, 55½)”
Length: 21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)”
Sweater shown measures 40”.
Note: this garment has an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with 4” to 6” of positive ease.
MATERIALS
Yarn -Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen;
approx. 380 yds/100 g): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
US 6/4mm knitting needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
Waste yarn for stitch holders
Stitch markers
Removable markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
23 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm in St st.
36 sts of Cable char t measure 3½”/9cm wide.
Fernon
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 47, 51)”
MATERIALS
Yarn – Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx 100g/380 yds): 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
US 6/4mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 5/3.75mm needles
Removable markers or safety pins
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
23 sts and 31 rows = 4”/10cm in Garter Ridge pattern using larger needles; 64 sts of back and front center panels measure 4½” wide using larger needles and after linking (see instructions).