This yarn is incredibly soft and squishable! It is a fine sock weight yarn with biodegradable nylon. Tutti Fruity is inspired by a jelly bean with a similar name. Speckles of blue, red, and purple dot the bright orange, peach background of this yarn. 3 ply Sock weight 85% Superwash Extra fine Merino 15% Biodegradable Nylon Yarn (19.5 Microns) 470 yards 100 grams Suggested Needle/Hook Sizes and Gauge: Needle Size: 2.25 - 4mm (US 1 - 6) needle and B-G hook Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles