Malabrigo Silky Merino is 51% silk and 49% merino wool in a single-ply DK yarn that is beautiful to knit with. The combination is soft, smooth, and itch-free even on the most sensitive skin, wonderful for garments, scarves, and other next-to-your-skin items. The silk content gives the yarn a bit more weight and drape than a pure merino, and a slight sheen.