Caper Sock a luxurious blend of 80%merino/10%cashmere/10%nylon, springy with great stitch definition. Named Caper after Capricorn the goat (a cashmere goat perhaps?), and for the feeling of dancing that overcomes you when feel this yarn. Recommended needle size US 1-3 for socks, knits up at 7 stitches per inch on size 3 needles. Also beautiful on US 4-5 needles for other uses. 4oz skeins/400 yds.