Mecha is Malabrigos' super soft 100% Merino wool Aran weight yarn. Whales Road is a deep blue with violet and purple accents Made of a slightly twisted, single ply; it has wonderful loft and color seems to float through this yarn. Made for any project where you want warmth but a yarn that's "not too heavy.' Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry, 130 yards, knits up 3-1/2 -4-1/2 sts. per inch on size 10-11 needles.