Superwash DK is a lovely standard DK weight yarn made from 100% superwashed Merino meaning that the fibers have been specially treated before being spun to enable it to be machine washable. It is a great yarn for an easy-care garment. The merino is 21 micron and therefore very soft and not at all itchy or scratchy next to the skin. With a 4/9nm construction, the yarn has lovely stitch definition and can be readily used in any pattern using a standard DK weight yarn. The merino is mulesing free and comes from South America.