The base fiber is a scrumptious merino super wash and just wonderful for socks or any prefect calling for fingering weight yarn. Add the beauty of the fabulous hand painted colors by Claudia. She has created something that will knock those old socks off your feet. If sock making is just not for you this yarn is fabulous for any projects from baby items to lace knitting and more. You must give this out of this world fiber a try. Just arrived are the beautiful 4 new colors for 2010.