Give knit garments & accessories a glowy halo with this lightweight blend of alpaca & cotton. Gorgeous for both garments & accessories, the yarn may be knit alone or combined with another yarn to add softness and/or gauge. Soft & fluffy, Alpaca Cotton is a nice alternative for those with mohair sensitivity. The yarn is constructed by filling cotton mesh with luxe alpaca fibers, resulting in knits that maintain shape. Fiber Content: 57% Alpaca, 43% Cotton Weight: Super Fine/ Fingering Yardage: 131 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 25g Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Italy Needle Size: US 5 (3.75 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.75 stitches per 1"/ 23 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 31 rows per 4"