8Ply/DK yarn 100% Superfine Merino from White Gum Wool, Tasmania. Scoured in Christchurch, New Zealand. Spun in Napier, New Zealand. Hand Dyed by Spinning Top Fibre in the Blue Mountains, NSW. This White Gum Wool yarn is a worsted, traditional "ring spun" four plied yarn. Gauging at a 8ply or DK weight yarn. METRIC UNITS: 100 g: 236 m.Tension: 22 st/30 rows for 10 x 10 cm square on 4.0 mm needles. US/UK Units: 3.5 oz: 258 yd. Tension: 22 st/30 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 6 or UK 8 needles. CARE: Gently hand wash cold with wool wash and dry flat. For more information on looking after hand dyed wool see https://spinningtopfibre.com.au/pages/caring-for-your-wool The representation of colour in the photo is as accurate as possible but may vary from each dye lot and the individual braids themselves.