Located on a small farm in Tversted, a lovely seaside village located on the northern tip of Denmark, Isager has been designing timeless patterns & yarns since 1977. A wonderful alternative to mohair, Soft Fine is a fluffy blend of alpaca, silk & yak. The soft halo adds coziness to garments & accessories. Knit this lace weight alone for light, airy sweaters, wraps & cowls or hold double to create a more substantial fabric. The yarn is also wonderful for holding with a favorite yarn. Fiber Content: 63% Alpaca, 26% Silk, 11% Yak Weight: Lace Yardage: 164 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 25g Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Peru Needle Size: US 4-10 (3.5-6 mm) needles Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.25-3.25 stitches per 1"/ 21-13 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 26-32 rows per 4" **Lace weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.