This base is a 3-ply yarn from Peru. If you hold two strands double, you get a perfect worsted weight. I like this base for beanies, gloves/mittens, any outerwear, shawls, socks, pretty much everything.
Yarn Baby Salem Sport
Details
Weight: Sport, 3 Ply
Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Yardage / Meters: 325 yards / 297 meters
Grams / Ounces: 100 grams / 3.53 ounces
Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches
Needles: US 2 – 4 or 2.75 – 3.5 mm
Hook: US D/3 – G/6 or 3.75 – 4mm
Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash on delicate cycle. Cold water with mild soap, do not tumble dry, dry flat. Hand-washing your knits is always recommended to preserve longevity of your garments. To keep your finished project’s vibrant colors, add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar per gallon of Warm water to neutralize your water’s pH level.
Hand-dyed in Northern Colorado