Madara is a medium to bulky weight that knits up knits up at a gauge of 15-17 stitches per four inches on US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) needles. Heavily twisted, it has a soft, luxurious hand thanks to the addition of silk and alpaca to a wool base. It is available in semi-solids featuring nubby flecks which provide interesting pops of contrasting color throughout this yarn (thus living up to its name - Madara means mottled in Japanese)

Fiber	60% Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Alpaca
Yarn Weight	worsted
Yardage	219 yards (200 meters)
Weight	100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Knitting Needle Size	US 7 - 9 (4.5 - 5.5 mm)
Knitting Gauge	16 - 20 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm)
Crochet Hook Size	I - K (5.5 mm - 6.5 mm)
Crochet Gauge	9 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm)
Suggested Care	Hand Wash. Dry flat.