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Manos del Uruguay Maxima
Manos Maxima is a single ply 100% merino wool, dyed in the spectacular colors Manos is known for. This soft, worsted weight yarn is perfect for bright, cozy garments, accessories, and projects for the home.
Maxima is hand dyed in large kettles to create a marbleized, subtly striated effect that forms a rich palette of glorious colors. No two skeins are exactly alike and there are no dye lots. Colors may vary greatly.
We recommend buying enough yarn to complete a project. If there is great difference between skeins, we recommend working two rows from one skein and two rows from another skein to give an overall blended effect. Made in Uruguay.
Learn more about the Manos del Uruguay Cooperatives here.
- Content:
- 100% Extrafine Merino Wool
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/219yd
- Gauge:
- 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 6-8
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (10)
- Knits quickly (10)
- Soft (9)
- Nice texture (6)
- Dyed evenly (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats (6)
- Sweaters (6)
- Scarves (5)
- Gloves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (8), Artist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
Can't wait to order more...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I used this yarn for a blanket that turned out wonderful! Although the chocolate brown was not dyed evenly (it had some pink in it) everything else about this yarn was exactly what I was looking for.
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery was prompt and the yarn was in good condition. Some of the items were on back order, but as soon as they were in stock I received them overnight! I even contacted customer service to change which address the back order items were to be shipped to (I moved) and they were very friendly and helpful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I am making a "throw" with this amazing yarn. It is the softest yarn ever-I wish I could just knit every day on this project! The colors are AMAZING, and it is a dream to use!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Afghan
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
The off white color is evenly dyed, but the three other colors I am using, are not and are not meant to be. That is the beauty of them.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was a little slow, but the yarn arrived before I was desperate, so this didn't matter except for the worry that it wouldn't come. Yarn was in excellent condition, and I was relieved that I could find it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I love the feel and weight of this yarn. I used the Meltaway Mints color and had a hard time giving this hat away!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I love this product for sweaters. It is very soft and I can wear it with no problem. Not scratchy in the least, if it were I could not use it.
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
Love love love this yarn.
It is soft, beautiful and just chunky enough.
I also love that it comes in 100g skeins.
I discovered it just recently (at my local yarn store though) and I'm in love.
I will definetly buy more!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
Knits up quickly. If you want that bulky look use larger needle gauge and double the thread, really beautiful! If you make a mistake pulls out and picks up very well with no snags.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Felts beautifully
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Hats
- Scarves
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I use this wool for creating small, beautifully colored, felted handbags. The selection of colors available and the artful combination in a single skein create a lovely, mottled surface that can be left as is, or felted over. One skein provides over 200 yards of fiber, sufficient for a small clutch or handbag. FELTS BEAUTIFULLY!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Manos del Uruguay Maxima:
I used Maxima in "Chrysanthemum" colorway and made a cowl for myself in the Gull Wing Lace pattern. The colors are incredible and the pattern just popped. Very slight pooling in color but I'm not complaining. Everyone who saw this loved the colors and the yarn. It is very soft not at all itchy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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