This is a hand-dyed/natural dyed skein of sport weight yarn from Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe in Columbia, MO. It says it is a blend of merino and silk, and it feels about half and half--there's some sheen from the silk and fuzziness and softness from the wool. The color is a perfect rose color, and it was dyed with madder. I've loved looking at this yarn since I purchased it, but I never figured out what to do with it. It's 400 yards.