Bellissimo 8 is a premium 100% Australian Extra Fine Merino Wool yarn that combines exceptional softness with everyday practicality. This luxurious 8 ply/DK weight yarn is made in Italy using fine Australian merino, creating beautifully smooth stitches, excellent warmth, and outstanding comfort against the skin. Perfect for garments, accessories, baby knits, and home décor projects, Bellissimo 8 offers crisp stitch definition and a soft, squishy texture that knitters and crocheters love. Available in a stunning range of modern colours, this versatile yarn is ideal for projects that deserve a touch of luxury. Features Fibre Content: 100% Australian Extra Fine Merino Wool Weight: 8 Ply/DK Ball Weight: 50g Length: Approximately 125 metres Recommended Knitting Needles: 4.00mm Recommended Crochet Hook: 3.5–4.0mm Tension: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm on 4mm needles Made in Italy Perfect For Sweaters and cardigans Baby garments and blankets Hats and scarves Shawls and wraps Everyday knitwear RAVELRY links for perfect Bellissimo 8 patterns: Knitting Zane Shawl by Ambah O'Brien Arboreal Sweater by Jennifer Steingass Mariechen Cardigan by Isabell Kraemer Coffee Date Cowl by Rosie Posie Knit Co Lisbeth Blanket Anja Heumann Crochet Granny Pop Pullover by MJ's Off The Hook Designs My Precious Sweater by Katerina No Slip Stitch Given Beanie by Ana-Maria Bobble Lines Baby Blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts