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 Malabrigo's 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 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. Weight: Lace Texture: Plied Yardage/Meters: 420 yards (384 meters) Skein weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Recommended needle size: US 3 - 8 or 3.25 - 5mm Recommended hook size: US B-1 to E4 or 2,0-3,5 mm Content: 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk Care: Hand Wash, cold water We will happily wind your yarn for a Skein Winding Fee of $1 per skein. Click the link and add the quantity to your cart per skein you would like wound. (*We only offer returns on yarn that is in its original skein.)