Description Araucania Huasco Sock Kettle Dyed Yarn is a beautiful, fingering weight, tonal yarn comprised of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Polyamide [Nylon] that is perfect for soft, cozy projects, especially wearables, accessories and even blankets! The superwash process together with the nylon makes this a nice, durable yarn. You’ll also love the ease in being machine washable! Huasco Sock is also available in stunning Hand Paints and Prism Paints that would pair perfectly with this Kettle Dyed Yarn! Huasco Kettle Dyed Yarn is also available as a Lightweight #3 and Chunky Weight #5. If you are allergic to wool and looking for a similar yarn, you can check out Mirasol Inka 64% Viscose, 36% Baby Alpaca. Tip: For you’ll be using more than one skein for your project, alternate skeins every two rows or rounds to avoid patterning with this beautiful, hand dyed yarn. Yarn Weight: Fingering Weight #1 Made In: Peru Set Up: Hank that will need to be wound into a cake. You can either do by hand or with a yarn winder, or for a fee, I can wind it into a center pull ball for you (per ball). Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide [Nylon] Ball Weight & Yardage: 100 grams / 439 yards Care Instructions: Machine washable in cold water on the delicate cycle. Roll in a towel to press the water out, and lay flat to dry remainder. Knitting Gauge: 27 – 32 stitches = 4″ Recommended Knitting Needle Sizes: US 1 / 2.25mm – US 3 / 3.25mm Crochet Gauge: 21 – 32 single crochets = 4″ Recommend Crochet Hook Sizes: B1 / 2.25mm – D3 / 3.25mm