Malabrigo Silky Merino

This delightfully drapey favorite combines 50% silk and 50% merino into a single-ply DK yarn that is absolutely a treat to knit and a joy to wear. The combination is soft, smooth, and itch-free even on the most sensitive skin- absolutely wonderful for garments, scarves, and other next-to-your-skin items. The silk content gives the yarn a bit more weight and drape than a pure merino, and a slight sheen that is absolutely gorgeous. The fibers take dye a little differently, adding extra depth to the wide selection of semi-solid, variegated, and watercolor-multi colorways available. Great for: Accessories, shawls, garments, cables, colorwork, textured stitches, lace. Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. To ensure random color distribution, work from two balls of yarn at once, alternating a few rows from each ball   More Information: YARN WEIGHT: DK  YARN TEXTURE: Single Ply YARDAGE/METERS: 150 yards (137 meters) SKEIN WEIGHT: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) GAUGE: 22.0 to 24.0 sts = 4 inches NEEDLE SIZE: US 4 - 6 or 3.5 - 4mm HOOK SIZE: US 7 to I-9 or 4.5-5.5 mm CONTENT: 51% Silk, 49% Merino CARE: Hand Wash, cold water, dry flat