Rio de la Plata
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Rio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an important roll in Uruguay's major source of income which is wool. This industry supplies a major part of the wool in the world. Uruguay has not changed much of its traditions in producing it.
This yarn you supports Uruguayan women who work at home and are able to spend time with their children and contribute money to their households.
3 ply kettle-dyed yarn (each ply brings in a different color)
3.5 oz, 437 yds., Needle size US 1-3 (2.25 - 3.25 mm)
Machine wash in cool water on gentle (or handwash) and lay flat to dry.
1 skein makes 1 pair of average adult-sized socks.
Out of stock
A while ago...
RDL Grape Rosin (SC40)
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RDL Turkish Tile (SC10)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Chestnut (SP34)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Vanilla Garden (SC16)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Medieval Leather (SC41)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Sky Blue (SP09)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Indian Teal (SP30)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Acid Grape (SC44)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Blue Rabbit (SC09)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Sky Blue Too (SP09A)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Yellow Poinsettia (SP04)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Teal Black Too (SP39-1)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Garden Topiary (SC46)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Red Orange (SP10)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Summertime (SP23)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Bison (SC49)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Fuschia Evergreen (SP03)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Yellow Corn (SP31)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Periwinkle Lime (SP35-1)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Iguana (SP36)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Wood Thrush (SP32)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Purple Red (SP10-1)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Teal Black (SP39)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
RDL Cappuccino (SP35)
Price: $17.00, from Rio de la Plata YarnsRio de la Plata Yarns supports an old Uruguayan tradition of hand spinning of wool by wives of Gauchos (traditional horsemen). Gauchos used and still use hand made wool Ponchos for protection from the cold and dirt when guarding sheep. They play an...
