Cashmere and Luscious Merino Spun with Z and S twists for more stitch definition. 80% Extra Fine Merino at only 16 microns, spun together with 20% pure Cashmere. It's the most delicious yarn product - we hope you agree. YARN WEIGHT Double Knitting (DK) NEEDLE / HOOK SIZE 4mm (USA size 6) CAKE WEIGHT 50g / 1.76 oz LENGTH (approx) 150m / 164 yards TENSION 10 cm / 4" 22 sts to 28 rows Each cake is individually hand-dyed to order. Semi-solid colour-ways to add visual texture to knitted garments. Comes in McIntosh cotton bag. Sew-on label with care instructions. Yarn band is beautifully tactile with a biodegradable laminate. McIntosh have exclusive rights to this fibre mix that is spun differently to most yarns available. Have a knit with it and you will see why we have chosen this spinning technique. A note on colour: as yarn colours vary in different lighting conditions and electronic screens vary too, there may be a slight variation in the product colour. As all of our yarn is hand-dyed, each batch is as unique as you are. Care instructions: hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry. Returns: we want you to be thrilled with McIntosh. If not, we will refund or change your yarn within 60 days. Simple.