NEW Sock Weight Single Ply 75% Superwash Extrafine (19.5 micron) Merino Wool 25% Silk Yarn 5 x 100gm Pack

Composition: 75% Extrafine Superwash Merino 25% Mulberry Silk Yarn (19.5 microns)
Metric Count: 1/4 Nm
Yarn Weight: Sock/Fingering Weight, single ply construction
Meterage: Approx 400m (437 yards) per 100gm hank
Origin: Australia



Description
A very soft and lustrous single ply yarn with a loose twist, resulting in a velvety texture with slight variations in thickness. It is perfect for shawls and cowls where the silk content gives the items sheen and drape. The yarn takes the dye beautifully with the silk reflecting the light to give a lustrous finish.
The main factor determining the quality of merino wool is its softness which depends upon the fineness of the fibres. We use extrafine merino (19.5 microns) which is some of the finest commercially available for hand dyers. This results in a supersoft yarn that feels gentle against the skin.
Singles yarns are more delicate than yarns with 2 or more plies because there is less twist to hold the fibers together. Treat singles yarns gently when dyeing and reskeining.

5 x 100gm hanks = 500gms total

Suggested Needle/Hook Sizes and Gauge:
Recommended Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needles (US 1.5 - 6) and D - G hook.
Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Care Instructions:
Hand wash using a wool detergent, ideally below 30°C, avoid wringing and twisting. Dry flat out of direct sunlight, do not spin or tumble dry.

The wool used in this yarn is ethically produced from sheep that have NOT been mulesed.