Owl is a blend of fine wool and alpaca. The yarn is spun for loft, has two plies, and knits up beautifully. We love this yarn! Loop stocks all 28 colours of this beautiful worsted weight yarn including all the natural, as well as the dyed colours. Squishy, lofty, plump, little Owl, is spun from a blend of American alpaca and wool. It knits up between 4 ˝ to 5 stitches per inch, the perfect weight for just about everything. Pattern suggestions: Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Fiber Content:50% Wool50% Camelid - Alpaca Weight:Worsted / 10 ply Meterage/Yardage120 yards(110 meters) Unit Weight50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge:18.0 to 20.0 sts = 4 inches Needle SizeUS 6 - 7 or 4 - 4.5mm TextureWoolen spun,Machine dyedsmooth, 2-ply We always recommend hand washing in order to prolong the life of your knitwear.