The little sister to Germantown's Original Worsted Weight Yarn, Germantown DK, is a solid staple in the world of yarn! Incredibly sturdy, easy to work with, and dependable this DK weight yarn comes in a rainbow of colors for all of your yarn needs! Based in Philadelphia, Kelbourne Woolens is a woman-owned yarn distributor focused on delivering quality yarn meant to be worn by all. Yarn Weight: DK / Light / Weight 3 Length: 270 yards / 247 meters Skein Weight: 100 grams / 3.5 ounces Fiber Content: 100% American Wool Average Gauge: 5 stitches per inch on 3.75 - 4.5 mm / US 5 - 7 needles in stockinette stitch Recommended Needles: 3.75 - 4.5 mm / US 5 - 7 Recommended Hooks: 4 - 5.5 mm / US G - I Ply: 3 Ply 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, lay flat to dry. This yarn felts wonderfully when machine washed! Colors may vary slightly from photos.