85% Superwash Merino Wool 15% NylonWeight: Worsted196 yards (179 meters)100 grams (3.5 oz)Gauge: 18 to 20 sts = 4 inchesNeedle Size: US 7 - 9 or 4.5 - 5.5mm About this Yarn____________________________________________________________________ This merino wool is worsted spun from extra-long staple fibers to produce a yarn that is fine and strong with a silky feel. The main factor for determining the quality of merino wool is its softness which depends upon the fineness of the fibers. Extrafine merino (19.5 microns) is some of the finest commercially available for hand dyers. This results in a super soft yarn that feels gentle against the skin. Care Instructions____________________________________________________________________ Machine wash, gentle cycle, use mild detergent, do not bleach, dry flat away from direct sunlight. Hand-dyed in Fort Worth, Texas
