For the sock knitter who prefers a non-woolen yarn. Bernat Sox is an acrylic/nylon blend and one ball makes a pair of socks: very economical. Weight category: 1; 60-Percent Acrylic/40-Percent Nylon; 3-1/2oz/100g; 425yd/388m. Gauge: 28st x 36r = 4in/10cm on size 3/3.25mm knitting needles and D3/3.25mm crochet hook. Care: machine wash; tumble dry; do not bleach; do not iron; do not dry clean. Imported.