Wearing an item made of Silkpaca is like wearing a cloud! This yarn is 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk, which makes it 100% luscious. Soft, silky, with just a bit of a halo. Despite being our thinnest yarn, it is plied and sturdy- perfect for lace projects and very special objects that are sure to become precious heirlooms. Great for: Lace, shawls, scarves, diaphanous garments The colors shown on photos are illustrated as reference, as mentioned above, they can differ on more or less of one tone, due to the hand-dyed process. Yarn Weight: Lace Yarn Texture: 2 plyYardage/Meters: 420 yards (384 meters)Skein Weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces)Needle Size: US 3 - 8 or 3.25 - 5mmHook Size: US B-1 to E4 or 2,0-3,5 mmContent: 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Mulberry SilkCare: Hand Wash, cold water, dry flat