Manos del Uruguay Fino

Light fingering weight · 490 yards · 70% merino, 30% silk (single ply)

The silk in Fino isn’t just there for sheen — it changes the whole character of the yarn. At 30%, it gives this single-ply merino a fluid drape and a subtle luster that tonal colorways show off beautifully. Manos dyes Fino in complex, layered tones that shift across the skein without going full variegated, which makes it especially good for lace and simple stitch patterns where the color can do the work.

Manos del Uruguay has been a worker-owned cooperative since 1968, founded by five women with a goal of creating economic opportunity where little existed. Members receive health insurance, retirement pensions, paid vacation, and paid maternity leave. The first kindergartens in Uruguay were started by the cooperative to provide childcare for its artisans. That history is woven into every skein.

Works beautifully for shawls, lightweight cardigans, scarves, and tops where drape matters. The silk content means it’s not the most elastic yarn — it rewards patterns that work with flow rather than against it.

A few pattern ideas:

• Woodland — Melissa and Cadence’s project
• Prof. Simard’s Forestry Waistcoat
• Narciso Sweater — Kristen TenDyke
• Stromboli — Caitlin Hunter
• Sandalo Shawl — Corrina Ferguson
• Pluma Shawl — Lisa Myers
• Ombu Stole — Susanna IC
• Hakuji — Eri Shimizu (Cadence’s sample)
• The Lone Skein Shawl — Joji Locatelli
• Bluebell Top — light fingering
• Pleated Top — Charlotte Tung
• Wild Flowers Tee — Tif Neiland

Return Policy

To protect you from odd dye lots, odors, or allergens, yarn may not be returned. We want to be sure that each skein you get has come direct from the dyer, to the shop to you. Full priced items other than yarn may be exchanged for shop credit if Fuzzy Goat receives the item within 2 weeks of when you received the item. Curated boxes are not eligible for returns  

To be eligible for an exchange, there must be proof of purchase, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging and in re-saleable condition when Fuzzy Goat receives it. Shop credit will be for the items purchased and not inclusive of shipping. We recommend insuring your package as we cannot credit returns for items that do not arrive.

If you are requesting to cancel an order, within two hours of your order and we have not wound your yarn and it has not yet reached our Fulfillment Maven, we will issue you shop credit for your whole order. (We incur quite a few non-refundable fees from our merchant services as soon as your order is placed)

Thanks for your understanding.

Missed Coupon Policy

If you make a request, within the hour of your order, for us to retroactively apply coupon codes or gift card codes not entered at checkout we will need to deduct the merchant processing fees that we will be assessed. We will issue your difference in shop credit to be used in 60 days. Please be sure to fully enter your coupon code or gift card before completing checkout. Use all caps if coupon code is in all caps and Birthday coupons do include the word Birthday

Shipping Policy

We currently automatically ship within the United States, if you would like us to ship outside the US, contact us and we can make arrangements for you. Please allow between 5-10 days for your order to arrive. It may take us longer during big sale promotions. If more than 10 days have passed please email us at heyfuzzy@fuzzygoatyarns.com to review the status of your order. 

If you have ordered one of our subscription boxes or a pre-order item, please take note of the later dates those are expected to ship.

Shipping Rates: 
less than $20.00 = $5.40
$20.00-$49.99 = $8.90
$50.00-$99.99 = $9.80
$100 and up = $13.90

We don’t have free shipping thresholds, though there are certain times of the year will do a promo for free shipping. As a small indie shop, we price shipping as close to actual cost as possible so we can continue supporting indie dyers, paying designers fairly, and offering personal help in-store and online. It’s one of the ways we keep Fuzzy Goat sustainable and able to serve our community long-term. We truly appreciate your support.

We make every effort to reuse boxes, bubble wrap, and other stuffing for shipping whenever possible. We do focus on our foot-print and where our lovely vendors are located. We are constantly on the hunt for more eco-friendly, cost-efficient options that also keep your precious yarn safe and dry.