85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Silk Listing is for 5 skeins Picture shows how the skein looks like, not actual number of skeins for listing Raw white, un-dyed fingering weight yarn.  It can be used for white color project or you can dye it to your desired colors. 100 gram, 440 yards per skein.  Recommended needle size U.S. 1-3, 2.25mm - 3.25mm.  Machine washable with gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.