Catania 100% cotton Magenta #251 Magenta 251. (hover over the magenta photo for this yarn) Created by German family knitwear specialists Schachenmayr, Catania yarn is a classic sport/fingering weight mercerized cotton with a lovely polished sheen that's available in intense solid hues and exciting mixed color blends. Great for baby and children's clothes and also lovely in knitted and crocheted items for adults with sensitive skin. Size: [1]-[2] Fingering to Sport. Fiber: 100% mercerized cotton Knitting Gauge & Needles Size: 6.5 or 7 sts = 1" on a US#2 or 3. Crochet hook D or E Wt/yds: 50 gr / 136 yds. Skein Put-up: Pull Care: Machine Wash Warm & Dry Flat.