This luxurious yarn is made by Manos del Uruguay and is hand dyed and hand spun. Members of the World Fair Trade Organization, they are a non profit organization, organizing women throughout Uruguay with the aim to bring economic and social opportunities to rural women. This yarn is a thick and thin 100% merino. 142 yds/130 m. Gauge 16-17 sets = 4”/10cm. Needles US 7-8/4.5-5