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.We understand the importance of dye lots and will try to match dye lots for your order, however, we cannot guarantee all skeins will be the same dye lot.Weight: Medium (4)Contents: 58% cotton, 39% acrylic, 3% otherSkein Weight: 5.3 oz. / 150 gYardage: 481 yd. / 440 mKnitting 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