Content: 100% Superfine Merino Yarn Weight: DK / Worsted / 8 Ply Weight/Length: 50g(1.8oz) - 105m (115y) Recommended needle size: 4mm | 8 UK | 6 US Knitting tension: 21 sts x 28 rows This yarn is "Superwash" Made in Europe This yarn contains all certifications for animal, labour and sanitization guidelines along with Oeko-Tex certificate for being harmless in contact with human skin. Oeko-Tex®:(certificate number 23.HPE.36896), Standard 100, Class II from the Hohenstein Institute. This means that is has been tested for harmful substances and is considered safe in human-ecological terms. Class II means the yarn is suitable to come in direct contact with the skin to a large extent. PURE NEW WOOL:AWI claims that the mark is employed on textile products as an assurance that the product is made of 100% pure new wool. WOOL RICH BLEND:50-99.9% New wool Sanitized: Certificate of Sanitisation. A Certificate of Sanit Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Dry Flat / Do not use softener