Wonderful for knitting just about anything you can come up with, Galway is a worsted weight yarn that should be in every knitter's bag. The yarn comes in a dizzying array of colors & is one of the most perfect yarns for felting. Fiber Content: 100% Wool Weight: Medium/ Worsted Gauge: 5 stitches per 1" on US 8 (5mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 100g/ 210 yards Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Peru