Colorful & durable, Super Soxx Color 8-Ply is the perfect yarn for heavier boot & cabin socks. Spun with 75% wool & 25% nylon, the plied, DK weight yarn is durable & wears well. Fun & engaging to knit, the self-patterning yarn does the work for you! Simple ribbing, stockinette & other stitch patterns shine in the yarn. The heavier gauge knits up quickly & is also great for mittens & wrist warmers. Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide (Nylon) Weight: Light/ DK Yardage: 349 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 150g Care: Machine wash, tumble dry low Country of Origin: Italy Needle Size: US 2.5-6 (3-4 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.5 stitches per 1"/ 22 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 33 rows per 4"