Lion Brand Fishermen"s Wool Yarn: * Weight category: 4-medium * 100 percent pure virgin wool * 8 oz/277g * 465 yd/425 m * Knitting gauge: 16st x 22r = 4"/10 cm on size 9/5.5mm needles * Crochet gauge: 16sc x 16r = 4"/10 cm size H8/5mm hook * Care: machine wash (maximum temperature: 104 degrees F/40 degrees C); dry flat do not tumble dry; do not bleach; do not iron * Imported