The Ultimate Gentle Touch for Your Most Precious Knits When your project demands the softest possible hand and easy-care durability, Ella Rae Snuggles is the gold standard. This DK-weight yarn is a favorite for baby garments, heirlooms, and sensitive-skin accessories. It offers a smooth, plush texture that feels like a cloud against the skin, ensuring comfort for even the tiniest wearers. Snuggles is 100% vegan and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, meaning it has been tested for harmful substances and is entirely skin-safe. Whether you're crafting a first-home blanket or a cozy everyday sweater, this yarn provides the peace of mind every maker wants. Product Highlights Plush & Pillowy Texture: The high-quality blend of acrylic and polyamide creates a yarn that is incredibly soft to the touch without being heavy or bulky. Easy-Care Reliability: Fully machine washable, this yarn is designed to withstand the "love" that handmade baby items receive, maintaining its softness wash after wash. Vibrant Solid Palette: Available in a stunning array of colors that pair perfectly with the Snuggles Fair Isle collection for coordinated trims, cuffs, and borders. Versatile DK Weight: The perfect mid-range weight for everything from intricate crochet amigurumi to classic knitted cardigans. Technical Specifications Fiber Content: 50% Acrylic, 50% Polyamide (Nylon) Weight: Light / DK (3) Skein Weight: 100 grams (3.53 oz) Yardage: 230 yards (210 meters) Knitting Gauge: 21–24 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) Suggested Needle Size: US 5–7 (3.75mm–4.5mm) Crochet Gauge: 12–17 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) Suggested Hook Size: US 7 to I-9 (4.5mm–5.5mm) Why You’ll Love It Ella Rae Snuggles takes the stress out of gift-knitting. It’s hard-wearing enough for daily use, yet soft enough for a newborn. It’s the kind of yarn that makes the knitting process as relaxing as the finished garment is cozy.