Natural Merino DK from knitshop yarns

Natural Merino DK

from knitshop yarns
DK (11 wpi) ?
100 grams
(3.53 ounces)
21.0 to 26.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 2½ - 6 or 3 - 4mm
100% Wool - Merino
plied
Dye: Undyed

100% merino wool, Double-knit yarn, in natural shades.
Recommended needle size: 3-4mm
Tension: 21-26st/ 10cm (4inches)
Hank: 200m/ 100g
Handwash at 30C of machine-felt from 40C

Merino wool is one of the softest sheep’s wools available, due to the finer, smaller scale on it’s fibres. It has anti-bacterial properties and an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. It absorbs up to one-third of its weight, drawing sweat away from the skin and remains warm even when wet.