Cashmere Merino Silk is the yarn to choose when you want to knit or crochet a special project that has a touch of luxury. The DK weight yarn is the perfect blend of Extra Fine Merino wool with silk & cashmere. This fine grade of wool adds warmth & coziness, while silk adds a beautiful, subtle sheen & cashmere gives the yarn extra softness. This yarn is wonderful for special accessories such as mitts, cowls, hats & luxe baby blankets. The palette is a lovely collection of modern neutrals & soft earth tones. Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere Weight: Light/ DK Yardage: 127 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 50g Care: Machine wash gentle, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Italy Needle Size: US 6 (4 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.5 stitches per 1"/ 22 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 28 rows per 4" Crochet Hook Size: F/5 (4 mm) hook