Malabrigo Silky Merino

This delightfully drapey favorite combines 50% silk and 50% merino into a single-ply DK yarn that is absolutely a treat to knit and a joy to wear. The combination is soft, smooth, and itch-free even on the most sensitive skin - absolutely wonderful for garments, scarves, and other next-to-your-skin items. The silk content gives the yarn a bit more weight and drape than a pure merino, and a slight sheen that is absolutely gorgeous. The fibers take dye a little differently, adding extra depth to the wide selection of semi-solid, variegated, and watercolor-multi colorways available.  Great for: Accessories, shawls, garments, cables, colorwork, textured stitches, lace. Be sure to get enough yarn to complete your project since each bag is a different dye lot, and skeins may vary from bag to bag. Weight: DK  Texture: Single Yardage/Meters: 150 yards (137 meters) Skein weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge: 22.0 to 24.0 sts = 4 inches Recommended needle size: US 4 - 6 or 3.5 - 4mm Recommended