Ulysse is a woolen yarn of soft white French and black Portuguese merino produced in France in an ecological way. Fibers 90% Merino Weight DK Meterage185 meters (202 yards) Unit weight 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Gauge 22.0 to 24.0 stiches = 10 cm (4 in) Made in Toulouse, France Care We recommend handwashing in warm (not hot) water with gentle soap. Lay fabric flat to air dry. About De Rerum Natura Ecological and ethical yarns, as soft and beautiful to knit as to wear, which reinvent local wool and shape a future where there would be sheep in the mountains, small flourishing spinning mills and all kinds of happy knitters… De Rerum Natura is a French company dedicated to creating high quality yarns at an affordable price. A real favorite at La Maison Tricotée.