Weight: Aran Fiber: 60% Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Alpaca Yardage: 219yds/100g Suggested Needles: US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) Gauge: 15-17sts/4" (10cm) Description Madara is a medium to bulky weight that knits up knits up beautifully at a gauge of 15-17 stitches per four inches on US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) needles. Heavily twisted, it has a soft, luxurious hand thanks to the addition of silk and alpaca to this wool base. It is available in semi-solids featuring nubby flecks which provide interesting pops of contrasting color throughout this yarn (thus living up to its name - Madara means mottled in Japanese) Country of origin: Japan Care Do not machine wash. Dry flat.
