From romantic to classic, frilly to functional, handmade shawls are all the rage in the yarn world. Shawl in a Ball is the perfect yarn created specifically for beginner shawl makers and experts alike. Beginners can create show-stopping accessories using the simplest knit or crochet stitches. The self-striping brushed acrylic, run with a 100% cotton slub, has the look and feel of silk mohair. There is a color-way for every personality: you will want to collect all eight! And the best thing is one ball makes your entire project. 12 Skein PackWeight: Medium (4) Contents: 58% cotton, 39% acrylic, 3% otherSkein Weight: 5.3 oz. / 150 gYardage: 481 yd. / 440 m Knitting Gauge:12 sts - 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)Crochet Gauge:17 sc - 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) Suggested Knitting Needle:5 mm, US - 8Suggested Crochet Hook:6 mm, US - J/10