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Milo Trunk Show
Our friends at Manos de Uruguay have sent us an incredible trunk show of Milo 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.
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.
Whizdinger
Finished Measurements
• 13” x 66”
Materials
•Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds), 1 sk each of 3 colors.
Shown in i21561 Argan (C1), i2428 Nautilus (C2), and i2800 Natural (C3).
US 6/4.25mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
Approx. 18 ring markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
22 stitches and 40 rows = 4” in Garter st, i.e. knit every row
Gama
Finished Measurements
Chest/bust circumference:
32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)”
Vest shown measures 40½”, modeled with 7½” ease by a size 2 mannequin
Materials
Manos Del Uruguay MILO (65% merino, 35% linen; approx. 380 yd / 350 m per 100g), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3)skeins.
Shown in i2419 Baltico.
US 6 / 4 mm circular ndl with 24-29” cable, or size to obtain gauge
Ring markers
Large stitch holder, or waste yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st
Milo Pradera
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15” wide x 76” long
MATERIALS
•Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx 100g/380 yds), Milo Pradera Kit#1 As Shown: 1 sk each Colors A, B C, and D.
Shown in i7049 Cadaques (A); i7099 Zinc (B); i9894
Rainbow Trout (C); i7164 Amazonas (D).
US 10/6mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ring marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
14 sts and 21 rows = 4” over Stockinette Stitch with yarn held doubled.
Yésica
Finished Measurements
•Finished Bust Circumference: 38¼ (40¼, 43¾, 49½, 54¼, 58½, 63¼)”
Length: 21¼ (22, 22¾, 23¾, 24¼, 24¼, 25)” at center back
Sweater shown measures 43¾” and is worn with about 10” positive ease.
Note: This garment has an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with 4½” to 6” of positive ease.
Materials
•Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sks. Shown in i2300 Ireland
US 4/3.5mm 16”, 24”, and 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 2/3mm 16” and 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles
Stitch marker
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Gauge
23 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles, blocked.
Rápido Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
approx. 11 (6, 9¾)” high × 31½ (39, 63)” circumference (blocked)
MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen, approx. 100 g/380 yds), 1 skein each of 2 colors for all sizes
Small: i2149 Petal (MC), i8891 Grizzly (CC)
Medium: i2268 Sahara (MC), i8891 Grizzly (CC)
Large: i2306 Campo (MC), i8891 Grizzly (CC)
US 5/3.75mm circular needle, 24” for smallest size, 24-36” for larger sizes, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Letitia Street House
Finished Measurements
• Finished Bust Circumference: 36½ (41, 44¾, 49, 53½) (58, 62½, 67, 71½)”
Length: 21¼ (21¾, 22¼, 23¼) (23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼)”
Sweater shown measures 41”.
Note: This garment has an oversize fit and is intended to be worn with 4” to 8” of positive ease.
Materials
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) sks of MC, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) sk(s) each of CC1, CC2, and CC3.
Shown in i2800 Natural (MC), i2061 Pollen (CC1), i2182 Kasbah (CC2), and i2114 Madder (CC3)
US 7/4.5mm 16” and 24” circular needles, and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Gauge
21½ sts and 31 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm in Dots and Stripes patterns.
Candy Stripe Bandana
Finished Measurements
20” neck circumference x 15” at deepest point
Materials
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx 100g/380 yds): 1 sk each of A and B.
Shown in i8135 Rainbow (A) and i2622 Amatista (B).
US 6/4.0mm 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
3 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Arvejilla
Finished Measurements
Finished Bust Circumference: 33¾ (37¼, 41½, 45¼, 49½) (53, 57¼, 60¾, 65)”
Length: 21½ (21¾, 22¾, 23¼, 24¾) (25¼, 25¾, 26¼, 27¼)”
Sweater shown measures 37¼”.
Note: This garment has a slightly oversized fit and is intended to be worn with 4” to 6” of positive ease.
Materials
Manos del Uruguay MILO (65% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
Shown in i2449 Alaska
US 6/4mm 16” and 29” circular needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 5/3.75mm 29” circular needle and double-pointed needles
Stitch markers (two in the same color for marking lace panel)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Gauge
22½ sts and 36 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles.
Finished Measurements
Finished Bust Circumference: 36¾ (40½, 44¼, 48, 51¾) (55½, 59¼, 64½, 68¼)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22½, 23¼, 23¾) (24½, 25, 25½, 26)”
Sweater shown measures 40½”.
Note: This garment has an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with 6” to 8” of positive ease.
Materials
Manos del Uruguay MILO (35% merino wool, 35% linen; approx. 380 yds/100 g): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) sks.
Shown in i2149 Petal
US 7/4.5mm 32” circular needle and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 8/5mm 16” circular needle for neck edge
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn
Spare circular needle of any type in same size as main needle for binding off
Tapestry needle
Gauge
19 sts and 31 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using smaller needles, after blocking.