This breezy yarn is soft and light, making it the ultimate summer yarn. The fusion of the 3 very different fibers results in an amazing depth of color, giving the yarn an almost metallic sheen. This yarn has a marvelous balance due to the sharp contrast between the crude texture of the linen and the silkiness of the Merino. Content:50% Mulberry Silk, 25% Linen, 25% Merino - Hand Wash, cold water. Weight: Sport/DK-325 yards/297m/100g Gauge 6-6.5 st/inch on a US5 Care: Hand wash cool, dry flat