Softness reigns supreme in this silk and merino yarn. Berroco Bento has just enough silk to create a fabric with incredible drape, but enough merino for crisp, defined stitches.  Made in Italy.  Ball Weight:  1.75 oz / 50 g.  Ball Length:  98 yds / 90 m.  Knitting Gauge:  4-4.5 sts = 1"  16-18 sts x 21-23 rows = 4" (10cm).  Needle Size:  8-10 (US) / 5-6 mm.  Crochet Gauge:  3.75 sc = 1"  15 sc x 17 rows = 4" (10cm).  Hook Size:  H (US) / 5 mm.  Yarn Fiber Info:  80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Silk.  Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.