Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande is our Yarn of the Month for September 2017. Leave a comment below to enter for your chance to win two skeins of Grande in your choice of colors!

And Alegria Grande is 10% off throughout September!

Introducing Alegria Grande

We carry Manos del Uruguay Alegria Semi-Solid and Space-Dyed in sock weight, but we've just added brand-new Alegria Grande to the mix!

Grande is a worsted-weight yarn, great for accessories, sweaters, blankets—just anything! Made with a blend of superwash merino and polyamide (a sweat-wicking, man-made fiber similar to nylon), it's machine washable (but please dry flat!).

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I love all Manos del Uruguay yarn for many reasons, not the least of which is the COLOR! The folks at Manos are experts at putting together amazing colors for their space-dyed yarns, and using just the right amount of subtle variety in their space-dyed yarns. When the new shipment of Alegria arrived this week, we all swooned! Just gorgeous.

Kelley is working on a brioche hat (Beezee by Katrin Schubert) in Alegria Grande. Isn't it beautiful? We'll be offering this hat as a class at the shop in October.

manos del uruguay alegria grande hat

Introduce yourself to our yarn of the month with the free Tayberry Hat and two colors of Alegria Grande, maybe Cactus Flower and Tahiti? This would be a super-cute Christmassy combo. Alegria Grande is 10% off throughout September!

Would you like to win two skeins of Alegria Grande in your choice of colors? To be entered, just leave a comment below, and tell us what you'd knit or crochet with your prize.

Good luck!

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Kathleen Cubley
Kathleen Cubley


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Julia Wagner
Julia Wagner

September 21, 2017

I’d probably knit a scarf or a hat. Or both, depending on how much yarn the patterns would call for. It would also depend on the colors… I’m really indecisive, but I’d come up with something awesome.

Karen Floyd
Karen Floyd

September 12, 2017

I could really use this yarn.

Ginni
Ginni

September 11, 2017

Love the Orquidea especially – gorgeous shawl!

Helene
Helene

September 11, 2017

Beautiful yarn, love the colors, and you can just see how soft and snugly it is.

Tara Berge
Tara Berge

September 11, 2017

I love Alpaca Direct!!

Debbie
Debbie

September 11, 2017

I am going to knit a prayer shawl for a young lady having thymus surgery. This yarn would make it so special!!

Mary Alicia Feist
Mary Alicia Feist

September 11, 2017

I would love to knit with this yarn Looks very soft and love the colors !

Barbara
Barbara

September 11, 2017

Would love that Allegra grande

Melissa Jacobs
Melissa Jacobs

September 11, 2017

This looks like some very yummy yarn and I love the purple and green combo shown on Facebook!

Heather K.
Heather K.

September 11, 2017

This yarn has been on my wish list for a while. So pretty!!

Robin
Robin

September 11, 2017

Love this-it says scarf or cowl!

Kathleen Crapse
Kathleen Crapse

September 11, 2017

I’d make an asymmetrical shawl – they show off yarn so well and wear well too.

Ana
Ana

September 11, 2017

I’d knit a hat, scarf, and fingerless mitts

Sharon
Sharon

September 11, 2017

This looks like beautiful yarn!!

Ronna Richett
Ronna Richett

September 10, 2017

This yarn is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for the chance.

Miss Dahlia
Miss Dahlia

September 10, 2017

Dear Alpaca Direct,
I am curious to make the acquaintance of Alegria Grande and looking forward to yet another reason to add to my cart at Alpaca Direct.
Have a lovely day.
Thank you,
Miss Dahlia

Karen
Karen

September 09, 2017

I love the black/gray shade for a winter scarf!

Katrin
Katrin

September 09, 2017

’Tis the season …to knot a shawl with this beautiful yarn!!!

Toni
Toni

September 09, 2017

Such pretty colors. I’m not sure what I would knit but I’m sure it would be beautiful

Erica wyatt
Erica wyatt

September 09, 2017

I’m really digging ponchos right now, for the fall. I’m ready to bring back a little 70’s flair!

Gayle Patriquen-Gregory
Gayle Patriquen-Gregory

September 09, 2017

I love this color combination. It would make a lovely prayer shawl or cowl.

Pamela  Goulart
Pamela Goulart

September 09, 2017

I love all this Yarn! So pretty! I would love to win 2 skeins to make someone a Christmas Gift with! So pretty!
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Trish
Trish

September 09, 2017

Love this yarn !

Lynn Blair
Lynn Blair

September 09, 2017

Beautiful yarn. I would make a shell sweater.

Marcia
Marcia

September 09, 2017

I would knit a hat, cowl/scarf or mittens!

Emily Bardeen
Emily Bardeen

September 09, 2017

Algeria Grande in Foil reminds me of a November day cold enough to knit in front of the fire and perhaps the first snowflakes of the season. Great Happiness, indeed.

Bonnie Westbrook
Bonnie Westbrook

September 09, 2017

Luscious looking yarn, a new warm Alpaca yarn scarf from Alegra Grande would be top – notch in my fashion plans for Fall.

Melissa Baldwin
Melissa Baldwin

September 09, 2017

The colors are just stunning. Thank you for this giveaway. Good luck everyone.

Patty Sutter
Patty Sutter

September 09, 2017

Gorgeous yarn deserves a gorgeous project! I think a lacy wrap.

Dawn Groseclose
Dawn Groseclose

September 09, 2017

I would love to knit up a poncho in this yarn.

Judy
Judy

September 09, 2017

What beautiful colors. The top on looks like a tie dye and would make a cool infinity scarf.

Rachael P
Rachael P

September 09, 2017

Beautiful!!! And I love the hat pattern too! How can you choose just one color?! :-)

Liv Dietrich
Liv Dietrich

September 09, 2017

Gorgeous yarn!!! I have a plan———-

Debbie Smith
Debbie Smith

September 09, 2017

I would make a soft and squishy cowl.

Barbara Bergstrom
Barbara Bergstrom

September 09, 2017

I would love to win this gorgeous yarn!!!!

Kathy janson
Kathy janson

September 09, 2017

I prefer using alpaca yarn for all my projects. Weaving, knitting and crochet

Denise
Denise

September 09, 2017

I would knit a beautiful scarf. Not sure if it would be for me or someone I feel would really enjoy it.

tami
tami

September 09, 2017

I’ve been wanting to try brioche for a while. I’d make the Tayberry hat as a challenge and a Christmas present.

Michelle Patton
Michelle Patton

September 09, 2017

This yarn is lovely. Would love to feel how soft it is!

Lisa Zeiner
Lisa Zeiner

September 09, 2017

Rich beautiful colors! Magenta would be my choice. Hat, scarf, shawl, socks, oh the possibilities!

Lisa Zeiner
Lisa Zeiner

September 09, 2017

The colors are beautiful! So rich and vibrant! Makes me want to knit a hat and scarf, hat and a shawl, a sweater, a….oh the possibilities!

Suzanne Sigler
Suzanne Sigler

September 09, 2017

I’d knit a winter hat

Jennifer Cline
Jennifer Cline

September 08, 2017

I need a soft hat and cowl for myself.I give away my work as gifts mostly so this would be a special treat.

Jennifer Cline
Jennifer Cline

September 08, 2017

I need a soft hat and cowl for myself. I give away my work as gifts .

Lisa Porria
Lisa Porria

September 08, 2017

As a new knitter, I’d love to use this beautiful yarn as a hat and scarf! Winter will be here before we know it!

Kay
Kay

September 08, 2017

It’s beautiful!

barbara
barbara

September 08, 2017

Love the colors!

Vicki K
Vicki K

September 08, 2017

Dying to try this yarn so would love to win it! thanks

Rache
Rache

September 08, 2017

My mom has tought me to knit. I would make her a wonderful hat & scarf set. ?

Dottie
Dottie

September 08, 2017

I would crochet gifts !
Kahty
Kahty

September 08, 2017

Oooooooh, I’ve been dying to get some Manos del Uruguay yarn. I’ve never used it before and would love to make blankets for the premature babies at our hospital. The colors are just gorgeous.

Marta
Marta

September 08, 2017

Would love to try this yarn, have been coveting it for a long time. I would make a hat.

Kimberly
Kimberly

September 08, 2017

Love working with this yarn! Such a treat.

Deborah
Deborah

September 08, 2017

A beautiful yarn! Not sure what I would knit, but a scarf, Cowl or shawl would be gorgeous!

Joanna
Joanna

September 08, 2017

Pinto … Acero … Happy … love them! Stunning!

Joanna
Joanna

September 08, 2017

Pinto ? Acero ? Happy ? … beautiful yarns!!

Arlene
Arlene

September 08, 2017

Love alpaca

Donna
Donna

September 08, 2017

Looks great, have patterns in hand!

Cindy
Cindy

September 08, 2017

I love all of the Manos del Uruguay yarns. And I would love to work with this.

Beth Weil
Beth Weil

September 08, 2017

My fingers are ‘twitching’ to feel the texture! ?

Kristen gaskey
Kristen gaskey

September 08, 2017

I would knit a beautiful cowl with the black and blue colors

Dee
Dee

September 08, 2017

Yummy stuff!

Kim
Kim

September 08, 2017

Oh such beautiful colors!! I’d knit a wonderful scarf for this fall/winter

Brenda LaCroix
Brenda LaCroix

September 08, 2017

Oh I am in L O V E with this yarn and I see a very nice scarf in two varigated colorways….

Teresa
Teresa

September 08, 2017

Very nice, who’s going to be the lucky winner!

Helen King
Helen King

September 08, 2017

I would knit a gorgeous scarf or cowl.

Andi Lou
Andi Lou

September 08, 2017

Love alpaca yarn! I’d make a soft poncho or cardigan to keep me warm this winter. Maroon and black.

Dominoe
Dominoe

September 07, 2017

That brioche hat looks amazing. I’ve been wanting to try it out.

Cathy
Cathy

September 07, 2017

I have a shawl pattern calling for this gorgeous yarn!

Toni
Toni

September 07, 2017

I am allergic to a lot of wool but not alpaca. I love the feel and how it knots up so beautifully. LOVE all the beautiful colors

wendy
wendy

September 07, 2017

An awesome cowl!

Michelle
Michelle

September 07, 2017

OMG, i loooove allegria in fingering weight but all that softness and vivid color in a worsted?! THAT would be amazing… Worsted yarns have that irresistible squishyness that i love so much but miss when knitting with a lighter weight. I would gladly take a couple of those Acero skeins off your hands and ‘selfish knit’ myself some super squishy flip-top mittens with a matching messy bun hat ;)

Kelly Rife
Kelly Rife

September 07, 2017

Love this . Beautiful colors. Hat is gorgeous.

Vickey Silver
Vickey Silver

September 07, 2017

Lovely colors. Alpaca is great for me as i am alergic to wool.

Dawn
Dawn

September 07, 2017

My daughter is an exchange student in Germany this year. I’d knit her up a hat and mittens, but I’d have to consult with her on the pattern first!

Barbara Payne
Barbara Payne

September 07, 2017

Wow. Gorgeous yarn! I am just learning how to brioche knit so a nice hat would be what I would knit .

Cynthia
Cynthia

September 07, 2017

What beautiful colors! I can see a scarf with a suit or winter coat

Dace Pedecis
Dace Pedecis

September 07, 2017

Oooohhhh! Such yummy yarn! Whatever I made with it, I’d never take off.

Irene
Irene

September 07, 2017

Love new yarn! I would make a hat and gloves for winter!

Sylbie
Sylbie

September 07, 2017

Love love love this yarn.

Lauren Furrer
Lauren Furrer

September 07, 2017

I would either make a baby sweater for my cousin who is expecting, or a pair of fun colorwork mittens!

Kayla
Kayla

September 07, 2017

I’m ready for a new cardigan!

Kristen
Kristen

September 07, 2017

I think it would be great for millwater by Beth Kling.

Valerie
Valerie

September 07, 2017

I love alpaca yarn! It is my absolute favorite yarn to work with and wear. I am dying to knit myself a cowl neck poncho, but I have to finish about three WIPs first!

Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson

September 07, 2017

I think I hear a hat and gloves calling me.

Lisa K Selph
Lisa K Selph

September 07, 2017

I love my yarn of the month !!! It is a great way to sample different kinds and order the ones you love.

Lynnea Hawkins
Lynnea Hawkins

September 07, 2017

I have been teaching myself to knit since two years ago…have yet to work with Alpaca yarn because I often can’t afford to buy it. These colors are amazing! I think finger less gloves, a cowl and hat are on the horizon!!

Patricia Millard
Patricia Millard

September 07, 2017

I would make a shawl or enterlac scarf.

Angela Ader
Angela Ader

September 07, 2017

A beautiful scarf!

Emily B.
Emily B.

September 07, 2017

This yarn would motivate me to finally learn brioche! I would definitely make a brioche cowl with this!

Deila hiebert
Deila hiebert

September 07, 2017

I see some gorgeous socks.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

September 07, 2017

The colors are so beautiful! I would love to knit a Cozy cowl, like Wood Warbler.

Jen
Jen

September 07, 2017

That yarn is GORGEOUS. I’d say a hat and cowl combo!

Mercedes Espinoza
Mercedes Espinoza

September 07, 2017

I would love to naked a lacy shawl so I could wear it and be able to show off the beautiful color and yarn used!

Rose
Rose

September 07, 2017

Thank you for the opportunity to win this beautiful yarn. I’ve never had any yarn with alpaca in it and would love to try it out! Thanks again.

Florence Eller
Florence Eller

September 07, 2017

I would knit a baby set hat, sweater and booties.

Jacqueline Rockwell
Jacqueline Rockwell

September 07, 2017

Yummy yarn. I’d have to wrap my body in it by making a blanket.

Vicki K
Vicki K

September 07, 2017

The colors would make a gorgeous fall shawl – deep enough shades to be seasonal with the brighter ones to lighten a dark fall day! THanks!

Crystal
Crystal

September 07, 2017

This is so pretty! My mom would love to have this!!

Pat L-G
Pat L-G

September 07, 2017

These colors are so beautiful……and alpaca yarn? Count me in!

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