Developed as a color to represent Catherine the Great, Catherine is a super-saturated dark burgundy red. Lavish, velvety, and fit for a queen! Tarte Tarte is smooth and round, with a balanced 4-ply construction. Nylon and Tencel add strength, sheen, and drape to the superwash Merino in this yarn. Tarte is a beautiful choice for many fingering weight projects, including shawlettes and sweaters where you'll enjoy the generous yardage in each skein. It's also great for socks where you'll enjoy its strength and smoothness. Size: 500 yd / 4.3 oz (457m / 122g) skeins Content: 75% superwash Merino wool, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel. Gauge: Fingering weight. 7-8 stitches per inch knit on US 1-3, 6-8 stitches per inch crocheted on US B-E. Care Instructions: Machine wash on gentle, dry flat.
