Dos Tierras means Two Lands, reflecting the sources of the two amazing fibers found in this ultra-soft yarn. By spinning together 50% of our fine Uruguayan Merino wool with 50% baby alpaca from Peru we have created a DK weight yarn that is as versatile as it is beautiful. And when we combine the good stitch definition and drape of this four ply yarn with our amazing kettle-dyed semi-solid and variegated colors you have the perfect palette to help show off your stitch work. Great for: Accessories and hand-wash-friendly garments, next-to-skin wear, lace, cables, colorwork, and textured stitches. Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. In the tagged (*) colors, the skeins may vary one from the other even within the same bag. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball. Yarn Weight: DK/sport Yarn Texture: 4 ply Yardage/Meters: 210 yards (193 meters) Skein Weight: 100 grams Gauge: 20-22 sts = 4 inches Needle Size: 5-6 / 3.75-4.0 mm Hook Size: US I-9 to K-10/12 or 5.5-6.5 mm Content: 50% Merino Wool, 50% Baby Alpaca