Stunning DK weight semi-solids in every color of the rainbow! Hand-dyed on washable, extrafine Merino wool yarn by skilled female artisans in Turkey. Every soft and squishy 100-gram, 300-yard skein purchased plants a tree in Africa through Trees for the Future. Knit, crochet, or weave this washable yarn into bright sweaters, use it as the solid color in your next colorwork project, and more on US 5-6 (3.75-4mm) knitting needles or a US 7 to I-9 (4.5-5.5 mm) crochet hook. In partnership with Trees for the Future, each skein of Urth Yarns plants a tree in Africa. See the Worsted weight version of this yarn HERE. See the Fingering weight version of this yarn HERE.See more gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and kits from Urth Yarns HERE. Product details: Weight: DK / Double-Knit / 3 Put up: Twisted Hank Fiber content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool Unit weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g Yardage: 300 yds Recommended needle size: US 5 - 6 or 3.75 - 4mm Gauge: 5 - 6 stitches per inch Recommended hook size: US 7 to I-9 or 4.5 - 5.5 mm Care: Machine Washable