This precious 100% Merino Gentile du Puglia" short yarn wool yarn is spun from sheep lovingly raised int he countryside of southern Italy. It has a slightly elastic and dry touch ad creates zero pilling making is ideal for all stitch work. It is also particularly suited to Fair-Isle stitchwork and Nordic style colorful pullover sweaters and cardigans. Vasto is put up in 50gram balls/137 yards.