This hand-dyed self-striping sock yarn is made of 85% merino wool and 15% nylon. Each skein is hand-dyed with care and contains 400 meters (434 yards) of soft and washable yarn to knit socks, shawls or any other project to be worn next to the skin! Composition: 85% merino wool sw, 15% nylon Quantity: 400 meters per 100 grams skein Suggested needles: 2,25 to 2,75 mm Gauge: 28 to 32 stitches = 10 cm. Care: Machine wash in cold water and dry flat