Socknado Fingering - 80% SW Merino/20%Nylon 350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein Gauge: 27 - 32 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 - 3 or 2.5 - 3.25 mm This popular and versatile yarn base is made from top quality merino wool blended with just the right amount of nylon to provide durability. Socknado is suitable for all your crafting needs and for all types of projects - baby clothes, sweaters, shawls, mitts, gloves, and hats, and it is our recommended yarn for knitting long wearing socks. This three ply yarn is soft and strong, and is a joy to knit and wear. Ancient Arts Yarn is an artisan hand dye studio based in Alberta, Canada; their colourways inspiration from nature, art, and stories. All their yarn bases are exclusive to them, and are guaranteed to be ethically sourced, ethically milled, and always the finest quality. They hand dye their yarns in small lots using environmentally conscious dyes and processes.