Especially lovely for baby & children's knits, Cotton Merino blends soft cotton with Merino wool for a yarn that is structured & breathable.. The super fine, fingering gauge is perfect for small knits. A tight, plied twist delivers crisp stitch definition & smooth stitches. The yarn is also gorgeous knit into short sleeve tops, tanks & lacy pullovers. Be inspired by the curated palette of earthy, nature inspired colors. *The Merino wool in Cotton Merino is RMS-certified (Responsible Wool Standard ensures animals, farmers & environment are treated with respect) Traveling to us from lovely Denmark, Knitting for Olive yarns are ethically created with high quality, natural fibers. Founded by a mother & daughter, the family business is passionate about responsible yarns that inspire & bring joy to knitters around the world. Fiber Content: 70% Cotton, 30% Non-mulesed Merino Wool (Oeko-Tex Standard 100) Weight: Super Fine/ Fingering Yardage: 273 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 50g Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry Needle Size: US 2.5 (3 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 7 stitches per 1"/ 28 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 38 rows per 4"