Merino-Silk, 25 g

An irresistibly soft merino wool and silk blend, perfect for delicate and comfortable knits. Katia’s lightweight and airy Merino-Silk yarn is made from high-quality, long-fibre merino wool and luxurious silk, with a touch of polyamide to add strength and durability to the yarn. This yarn combines the best qualities of merino wool and silk: softness, breathability and a wonderfully pleasant feel against the skin. Merino-Silk is made using a chainette construction, where the fibres are knitted into a flexible, cord-like structure rather than being traditionally twisted together. This construction gives the yarn its characteristic lightness, softness and breathability, while creating a beautifully even knitted fabric. It is ideal for simple textured stitches and delicate lace pattern designs. The adorable little 25 g ball contains approximately 95 metres / 104 yards of yarn, making Merino-Silk surprisingly generous for its size. It is perfect for creating the sweetest baby garments, as well as lightweight sweaters and scarves. Designed in Spain and made in Italy. PRODUCT INFORMATION COMPOSITION 70% wool (extra-fine merino) 20% silk 10% polyamide YARN WEIGHT 25 g ≈ 95 m | 104 yds Fingering weight RECOMMENDED NEEDLE & HOOK SIZE Knitting needles 4–5 mm | US 6–8 Crochet hook 3–3.5 mm | US D-3 / E-4 GAUGE 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4" ≈ 20 stitches x 27 rows We recommend knitting a gauge swatch before starting your project. Make sure your gauge matches the pattern requirements to ensure that your finished garment will be the correct size and have a beautiful drape.