Mechita is a fingering-weight version of our beautifully-dyed single-ply superwash yarn. Just as soft and rich as the original, but great for lighter projects! Great for: Shawls, scarves, garments, accessories, baby and kids items, lace, cables, textured stitches. Yarn Weight: Fingering Yarn Texture: Single plyYardage/Meters: 420 yards (384 meters)Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)Gauge: 26.0 to 30.0 sts = 4 inchesNeedle Size: US 1 - 2 or 2.25 - 2.75mmHook Size: US D-3 to 7 or 3,25 -4,0 mmContent: 100% Superwash Merino WoolCare: Machine washable, gentle cycle, cold water, do not tumble, dry flat 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. 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.