Lace weight 75% Superwash Extrafine (19.5 micron) Merino Silk Yarn 5 x 100gm Pack

Composition: 75 % Extrafine Superwash Merino Wool 25% Mulberry Silk Yarn
Metric Count: 2/16Nm
Yarn Weight: Lace weight, 2 ply construction
Meterage: 800m (875yards) per 100g hank
Origin: Australia


Description
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.

5 x 100gm hanks = 500gms total

Suggested Needle/Hook Sizes and Gauge:
Needle Size: 3 - 4mm (US 2-6) needles and D-G hook
Gauge (stocking stitch): 32sts x 40 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.