"Lana Gatto Merinocot is a high quality Italian knitting yarn, a blend of merino wool and cotton. Garments made from this yarn are suitable to wear all year round, so it is perfect for sweaters, pullovers, baby blankets, baby knitwear, spring/autumn hats and many other projects. Merino wool is an \"active fiber,\" which responds to changes in body temperature. So it helps to stay warm when the weather is cold, and cool when the weather is hot - breathable in summer, insulating in winter, yet exc