You'll understand why we love Amano's Ayni the moment you get your hands on it. It is so ridiculously silky, it's a total shock when you realize it's not 100% silk! This luxurious, soft and sleek yarn offers incredible drape, making it great for delicate projects worn close to the skin. We think this yarn would be especially great for projects intended to be gifts due to it's extra soft and delicate texture. Don't believe us on how soft it is? Try Ayni for you next project and we promise you'll fall in love with it too! Yarn Weight: Sport / Fine / Weight 2 Length: 218 yards / 199 meters Skein Weight: 50 grams / 1.72 ounces Fiber Content: 80% Alpaca, 20% Silk Average Gauge: 6.25 stitches per inch on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles Recommended Needles: 3.25 - 3.75 mm / US 3 - 5 Recommended Hooks: 3 - 4 mm / US D - G Ply: plied Dye: Color can vary between photos and skeins. If you order more than one skein of the same color, we will send you skeins of the same dye lot. Washing Instructions: Hand wash in cold, lay flat to dry. Colors may vary slightly from photos.