Hand-dyed in County Cork, Ireland, each unique Hedgehog Fibre colorway is inspired by company founder, Beata Jezek's , personal style. The signature colorways range from dark & moody to fluorescent & vibrant. This soft, yet hard wearing sock yarn is a luscious blend of Blue Faced Leicester & nylon with a high twist for great stitch definition. This machine washable yarn knits into bright, whimsical socks, shawls, garments, & accessories. Fiber Content: 80% Blue Faced Leicester Wool, 20% Nylon Weight: Super Fine/Fingering Gauge: 6.75-8 stitches per 1" on US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 100g/399 yards Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Ireland