Add a touch of luxury to your yarn stash with Scheepjes Whirligig! Whirligig is a stunning DK weight yarn made from a luxurious Alpaca and Virgin Wool blend that features the same long-gradient colour change as Scheepjes Whirl. These gigantic yarn cakes make a special gift for crafters, and add a little something extra to all finished projects. Thanks to the premium blend that offers unmatched comfort and warmth, Whirligig is perfect for knitting or crocheting shawls, garments and accessories that wearers will love for years. Available in 15 striking colourways. Each yarn cake weighs 450 grams and has a length of 1000 metres. Recommended hook/needle size is 3.50-4.00mm. Weight: DK (11 wpi) Meterage 1094 yards (1000 meters) Unit weight 450 grams (15.87 ounces) Gauge 22.0 sts = 4 inches Needle size US 4 - 6 or 3.5 - 4mm Hook size 3.5mm (E) - 4mm (G) Fibers 80% Wool 20% Camelid - Alpaca Texture plied Attributes Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold Color: Gradient Dye: Machine dyed