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| YARN: Mango Moon | ||
| Mango Moon yarns supports The NGO Organization N-WEG (Nepali Women Empowerment Group) to help women who have been rescued from abusive situations. The women use their spinning and knitting skills to rebuild their lives while continuing to care for their children. Part of each purchase of Mango Moon products helps provide these women with safe shelter, health care, education and financial independence. | ||
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| Mango Moon Bali Sky (Sarong) |
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Spun from fibers reclaimed from rayon fringes on sarongs, this recycled fiber yarn comes in two color families: dusk (dark base) or dawn (light base). Because of the random nature of the materials, each hand varies within and between skeins. |
| recommended gauge: | 4.5 stitches/inch on U.S. size 8 needles | |
| yardage: | 150 yards/approx 135 grams (no weight given, but we weighed a couple skeins) |
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| fiber(s): | 100% rayon | |
| care: | hand wash, dry flat | |
| country of origin: | Indonesia | |
| price: | $20.00/skein | |
| brand: | Mango Moon | |
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| Mango Moon Recycled Silk |
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Silk threads recycled from saris are sorted and spun by Nepalese women to form a one-of-a-kind yarn with fabulous drape and a deep, rich glow. Due to the nature of its creation, no two skeins are alike. |
| recommended gauge: | 5 stitches/inch on U.S. size 7 needles | |
| yardage: | 150 yards/approx 150-175 grams (no weight given, but we weighed a couple skeins) |
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| fiber(s): | 100% silk | |
| care: | hand wash, dry flat | |
| country of origin: | Nepal | |
| price: | $20.00/skein | |
| brand: | Mango Moon | |
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| Mango Moon Woolie (Wooly) |
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Hand-dyed and then hand-spun, resulting in random color repeat sequences. This single ply is color-drenched, fun, and an excellent option for felting. |
| recommended gauge: | 5.5 stitches/inch on U.S. size 6 needles | |
| yardage: | 150 yards/approx 50 grams (no weight given, but we weighed a couple skeins) |
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| fiber(s): | 100% wool | |
| care: | hand wash, dry flat | |
| country of origin: | Nepal | |
| price: | $8.00/50 grams | |
| brand: | Mango Moon | |
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| Mango Moon Yak |
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Nope, we're not kidding... this is 100% undyed, hand-spun yak. Very rustic, with dark and light elements spun together for a marled product. |
| recommended gauge: | 5 stitches/inch on U.S. size 7 needles | |
| yardage: | 150 yards/approx 100 grams (no weight given, but we weighed a couple skeins) |
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| fiber(s): | 100% yak | |
| care: | hand wash, dry flat | |
| price: | $15.00/skein | |
| brand: | Mango Moon | |
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