Anny Blatt Merinos number 5 knitting yarn color Alpin, a medium weight yarn composed of 100% merinos wool, knits with knitting needles 4 or 4.5 mm (US 6 or 7) for a gauge of 18 stitches and 26 rows. A 50 gram ball contains 82 metres (89 yds). Machine wash 30°C. Can substitue in old patterns done in British Museum, Kid Mohair or Super Kid.