Named for the 16 micron extrafine Merino wool base, soft, smooshy 16 Worsted is hand dyed in a stunning array of tonal colorways. The tight, round twist gives this plied, worsted weight yarn beautiful stitch definition & a polished look. The yarn is very versatile & is a perfect weight for garments, hats, scarves & home accessories. The superwash Merino wool is machine washable & wears well. The colors have been chosen to provide an impressive array of gradients. The subtle tonal variation in each colorway gives knits nice depth & interest. Urth Yarns is committed to producing high quality yarns hand dyed in the full array of beautiful colors inspired by the world around us. Crafted by a talented team of women in studios located in Mersin & Istanbul, the Turkey-based brand supports fair wages, pleasing work conditions & the local working population. In addition, the company partners with Trees for the Future in which a tree is planted for each sale of a skein of Urth Yarns. Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino Wool Weight: Medium/ Worsted Yardage: 220 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 100g Care: Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Turkiye Needle Size: US 6-9 (4-4.5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5-6 stitches per 1"/ 20-24 stitches per 4"
