Manos del Uruguay Serpentina Review & Giveaway

I could look at this pretty yarn all dang day! Manos del Uruguay’s new yarn, Serpentina, is both hand dyed and handspun, which is why it’s incredible to behold. In addition to it literally being handmade, the use of each color in this yarn is random, so there isn’t any set pattern that appears as you work. Speaking of color, Serpentina comes in 12 unique colorways named for the influential women who inspired each one.

The Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Serpentina

Colorway pictured: Malala 
Skein details: 142 yards / 130 m / 3.5 oz. / 100g / hand dyed & handspun / 100% Superwash Merino Wool
For knitters: US 8, 5 mm / approx. 16 stitches & 20 rows over 4 inches
For crocheters: US G, 5 mm / approx. 15 sc over 4 inches
Cons: Even though this yarn is 100% superwash wool, it’s still a little bit of a pain to wind into a ball. It tends to stick to itself. Definitely worth keeping in mind if you get frustrated with tangles easily, but overall, the stickiness is a small price to pay for the pretty factor. :)
Pros: The amazing colorways named for and inspired by badass women! So not only is it gorgeous yarn from a company that’s certified fair trade and supports women, it has this additional pro-woman layer to it, which I am SO down for.
Pattern ideas: Since this yarn’s width varies a bit, you’ve got to keep that in mind when selecting a project. I think this would look excellent with the Long John Cowl for knitters, and crocheters might want to try the Round Granny Cushion pattern to show off this yarn right in your living room.

Long John Cowl  – free knitting pattern

Round Granny Cushion – free crochet pattern 

The giveaway

We’ve got a skein of Serpentina to give away today! This giveaway will be open for about a week, with the winner announced in the Oct. 6 Picks of the Week post. To enter the giveaway, use the box below. Open to US, UK, Canda & Australia. If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to click a button that takes you to the entry page. If you’re on the desktop site, you’re all good to go right here! Full terms & conditions available by clicking the link in the box provided.

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Yarn was provided by Fairmount Fibers, the U.S. distributor of Manos del Uruguay yarns, via Stitchcraft Marketing. You can follow Fairmount Fibers & Manos del Uruguay on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.