Caron Simply Soft Eco Yarn, 5 Ounces/249 Yards, Black, Single Ball Save the planet one stitch at a time Soft to the touch, easy to work with Machine washable and dryable for easy care A premium blend of 80-percent Super-Soft Acrylic and 20-percent specialty fiber made from recycled plastic drinking water bottles Weight category: 4; 100-percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles; 5-ounce/142g; 249yd/227m; Gauge: 18 stitches by 24 rows = 4-inch (10cm): knitting: size 8/5mm needles; crochet: size H/5mm hook