Soft & silky Uptown Worsted is a favorite amongst knitter & crocheters. Incredibly versatile, the yarn is wonderful for everything from baby blankets & garments to home décor & accessories. Spun with 100% premium acrylic, the yarn is anti-pilling & easy to care for. The plied, worsted weight yarn has beautiful stitch definition & is a comfortable weight for sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, hats, cowls & scarves. Uptown Worsted Hues is a self-shading yarn with gentle color & tone shifts that give a beautiful appearance to garments & accessories. Simple stitch patterns come to life as the yarn does the work! Fiber Content: 100% Oeko-Tex Certified Anti-Pill Acrylic Weight: Medium/ Worsted Yardage: 180 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 100g Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Country of Origin: Turkey Needle Size: US 8 (5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 4.5 stitches per 1"/ 18 stitches per 4" Knitting Row Gauge: 24 rows per 4" Crochet Hook Size: I/9 (5.5 mm) hook Crochet Stitch Gauge: 3 stitches per 1"/ 12 stitches per 4" Crochet Row Gauge: 15 rows per 4"