Caron Simply Soft Stripes is everything that you love about the original Caron Simply Soft, in a range of beautiful range of selfstriping shades. Projects work up with a lustrous sheen, and with dimensional colour that does all the striping work for you. Each colourway combines complimentary shades, creating unique knit and crochet projects. Conveniently machine washable and dryable, this worsted weight yarn is ideal for a variety of uses, from fashion to home décor. Features: Soft, premium acrylic yarn. Content: 100% acrylic. Ball Size Stripes: 141g / 5 oz, 215 meters / 235 yards. Care: Machine wash and dry. Gauge: 4 – Medium. 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: Soft, colourful knit and crochet projects . Recommended Knitting Needle: 5 mm. Recommended Crochet Hook: 5 mm