Caron Simply Soft Paints is everything that you love about the original Caron Simply Soft, in a range of beautiful paintbox shades. Projects work up with a lustrous sheen, and with dimensional colour compared to variegates or ombres. Each colourway paints up to 8 colours into a beautiful tapestry of colour. Conveniently machine washable and dryable, this worsted weight yarn is ideal for a variety of uses, from fashion to home decor. Features: Contents: 100% acrylic. Ball size: 141 g / 5 oz, 215 metres / 235 yards. Care: machine wash and dry. Gauge: 4 - Worsted Knitting gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) Knitting needle. Crochet gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook. Use for: knit and crochet baby garments, accessories, and home decor projects. Recommended knitting needle: 5 mm. Recommended crochet hook: 5 mm.