This base is a single ply and is 100% superwash merino. This means it takes dye beautifully with a depth you won’t see in plied yarns, but it’s also less durable than yarns with nylon added for stability. It will get a pretty halo with wear. This makes it perfect for hats, scarves and sweaters. Definitely usable for socks, but they won’t hold up the same way yarns with nylon content will. One skein us usually plenty for a scarf or hat, 3 will usually make a size small sweater, but be sure to check yardage requirements.
It has been treated to prevent felting (superwash) but due to the delicate nature of the single ply, we recommend hand washing.