Spun with Fine Merino wool, Merino Plus is a super soft & smooshy worsted weight yarn that is a wonderful everyday basic. This plied yarn offers great stitch definition & is ideal for cables, as well as textured stitches. Durable & easy to care for, you will enjoy knitting garments, baby blankets, & accessories. Choose from the large palette of solids & heathers. Fiber Content: 100% Fine Merino Wool Weight: Medium/ Worsted Gauge: 4.25 stitches per 1" on US 9 (5.25mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 50g/98 yards Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Italy