Description Jody Long Alba Aran Yarn is a soft, luxurious, worsted weight tweed yarn made of 50% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca and 25% of sustainably sourced Viscose that is warm, yet breathable making it the perfect yarn for year round wearables and accessories. You’ll love how easy projects are to care for being a machine washable wool. The beautiful country of Scotland is sometimes referred to as it’s original Gaelic name, Alba, and that paired with the colors and textures of the stunning Scottish Highlands were the inspiration for this beautifully rustic yarn. If you’re interested, this yarn is also available as a Lightweight #3 Yarn. Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight #4 Made In: Processed and dyed in Turkey. Set Up: Donut ball that is ready to use, though many makers like to wind into a cake. For a fee, I can wind it into a center pull ball  for you (per ball). Fiber Content: 50% Merino Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose Ball Weight & Yardage: 100 grams / 175 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: 16 stitches = 4″ Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 9 / 5.5mm Crochet Gauge: 11 – 14 Single Crochets = 4″ Recommend Crochet Hook Size: I9 / 5.5mm