Purl Soho teamed up with the legendary Manos Del Uruguay to create Lovebird, a yarn full of spunk and adventure, beauty and joy!

About This Yarn

• Lovebird is a handspun 100% superwash merino wool dipped into kettles of inspiring color. From super-colorful multi-colors, like Candy Shop and Caprese, to semi-solids, like Blackberry and Turmeric, the hand-dyed colors are always a treat that make every stitch a little surprise.
• This yarn is handspun from two soft plies that barber pole around each other, gently flowing between a bit thicker and slightly thinner.
• A chunky- or super bulky-weight yarn, Lovebird is an exciting choice for wonderfully soft blankets, beautiful sweaters, and super cozy winter accessories... Explore all our free Lovebird knitting patterns and fall in love!
• Note: Because this yarn is hand dyed in small batches, dye lots will vary and may differ somewhat from photos here. In addition, yardages and gauge may vary a bit between skeins. We hope you embrace this variation as part of the character and charm of the yarn, and when in doubt, we recommend ordering an extra skein. You can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

Product Details

• Content: 100% superwash merino wool
• Weight: 100-110 grams (3.5-3.88 ounces)
• Length: Approximately 75-85 yards
• Gauge: 2.25-3 stitches per inch, chunky- or super bulky-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 10-11 (6-8 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: J-L (6-8 mm)
• Recommended Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
• Milled In: Uruguay

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• Our Lovebird partner, Manos Del Uruguay, is a non-profit member of the World Fair Trade Organization, which means they are committed to fair and safe working conditions, as well as a respect for the environment.
• Manos del Urugauy is dedicated to improving the lives of women in rural Uruguay and caring for the crafts and traditions of their land. Their network of cooperatives are owned by local artisans who harness the rainbow in each and every skein!
• Manos Del Uruguay also works to protect the environment with production protocols that emphasize thoughtful and effective management of water, waste, energy consumption and emissions.

Recommended Substitutions For Lovebird

• Looking for more yarn like this? You can knit both our hollow-spun Pouf yarn and our soft single-ply Super Soft Merino at a similar gauge... Both yarns are packed with colorful fun! Also try our 100% alpaca, bouclé-like Fiddlehead yarn. It's slightly thicker, but might do the trick!
• Shop our other chunky/bulky-weight yarn, super bulky-weight yarn, hand-dyed yarn, merino wool yarn, superwash wool yarn, and other wool yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!