Galilea is made for lovers of color - for knitters who treasure the subtle nuances of coloring that can only be achieved by careful hand dyeing. Each skein is hand painted to the highest standards of the trade using only safe, colorfast dyes. It is spun from super soft SuperWash Merino wool with just a touch of Nylon for strength. With Galilea it is so easy to achieve that exquisitely textured color play of a handmade master piece - you will be delighted to say "I made it myself"! Before knitting with Galilea we recommend winding your skein into a ball for tangle free knitting - or crochet, of course. Caring for your finished pieces is super simple: Hand wash or machine wash, gentle cycle, in cold water with mild wool detergent. Lay flat to dry. Skein of 100g (3.5oz) / 354m (387yd) — 80% SW Merino Wool 20% Nylon — 8-ply Sock Yarn Fingering Weight — US Needle 1-4