Silky Merino is 50% silk and 50% merino in a single-ply DK yarn that is beautiful to knit with and a joy to wear. 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. The fibers take dye a little differently, adding extra depth in a selection of semi-solid, variegated, and watercolor-multi colorways available.