vickie howell sheep ish yarn is a roving yarn made of super soft acrylic and wool. the perfect twist level along with the use of the acrylic blend gives a luster and silky hand you normally find only in yarns containing merino or other luxury fibers. the fullness and drape will create a richness in all your projects. weight category 4. made of 70% acrylic 30% wool. putup 3oz 85g 167yd 152.7m. recommended knitting needles size us8 5mm. recommended crochet hook size h8 5mm. dyelotted we try but are not always able to match dyelots. care machine wash cold dry flat do not bleach do not iron dry clean with p solvents only.