Perfect for everything from accessories to garments & home goods, Basic Stitch Anti Pilling has a soft hand & pleasing, subtle sheen. Spun with 100% acrylic, the worsted weight yarn holds up beautifully. Machine washable & dryable, Basic Stitch resists pilling while maintaining softness. Simple crochet & knit stitches, as well as more textured patterns look fantastic. In addition to adult pieces, the yarn works well for baby & toddler gifts. *Please note variegated, tweed & marled colorways have 153-159 yards Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic Weight: Medium/ Worsted Solids Yardage: 185 yards Variegated, Tweed, Marled Yardage: 153-159 yards Solids Ball/Skein Weight: 100g Variegated, Tweed, Marled Ball/Skein Weight: 85g Care: Machine wash, tumble dry Country of Origin: India Needle Size: US 8 (5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 4.5 stitches per 1"/ 18 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 26 rows per 4" Crochet Hook Size: H-8 (5 mm) hook Crochet Stitch Gauge: 4 stitches per 1"/ 16 stitches per 4" Crochet Row Gauge: 18 rows per 4"