Extra-soft merino wool from Uruguay. Hand dyed in small batches to obtain the subtle variations in color and texture that only hand dyed yarns have and all the sensuality of a good handspun yarn. Be sure to purchase enough yarn to complete your project, as each batch is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from batch to batch. Weight: Aran (8 wpi) Yardage: 210 yards (192 meters) Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces) Gauge: 18.0 sts = 4 inches Needle size: US 7 - 9 or 4.5 - 5.5mm Fibers: 100% Merino Texture: Single - slightly thick/thin