Superwash DK is a lovely standard DK weight yarn made from 100% superwashed merino meaning that the fibres have been specially treated before being spun to enable it to be machine washable. It is a great yarn for an easy-care garment. The merino is 21 micron and therefore very soft and not at all itchy or scratchy next to the skin. With a 4/9nm construction the yarn has lovely stitch definition and can be readily used in any pattern using a standard DK weight yarn. The merino is mulesing free and comes from South America. Pack Size: 1 kg (10 x 100g skeins) Product Code: 49226 Composition: 100% Superwash Merino (21 micron) Count: 4/9nm Meterage: 225m (246 yds) per 100g Tension: 22 sts x 28 rows, in 10cm (4 in), over st st using 4mm needles Yarn Weight: DK Hank Size: 100g Origin: Peru Care Instructions: Machine washable on a wool program