100% Wool Single skein: 50g, 100 yard balls make it easy to add a wide variety of colors to your handknits without waste, and for larger single-color projects, this sticky wool will splice together with ease when using the felted join. Durable and warm: Wonderfully warm for all weather, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes has excellent stitch definition and heirloom durability. As a worsted weight yarn, it’s a happy medium weight that’s commonly used for everything from garments to home goods. Gauge and Care Instructions: For knitting, 4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on US 6-9 needles; For crochet, 11–14 sc = 4'' on I-K hooks. Hand wash in lukewarm water and dry flat; yarn can felt with warm water and agitation Color: Onyx is a dark charcoal grey color. True Onyx has bands of black and grey tones and our heathered Onyx features these same tones throughout the strands of yarn for a close match. It isn’t a true black, but could be called a soft black. 100% Peruvian wool: Made from 100% Peruvian Highland wool, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes is the perfect yarn for projects that will get used daily, like your favorite sweater, hat, or blanket. Peruvian Highland wool is a strong fiber that has an excellent balance of structure, loft, and drape. As a "sticky" wool–meaning the fibers grip lightly together, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes is an ideal choice for both stranded colorwork and intarsia because stitches "stick" in place, won’t shift or loosen as you work.