A quality DK yarn with a coloured nep which adds real texture to baby hand knits, this yarn can be washed and tumble dried. This yarn consists of 90% acrylic and 10% polyester. each 50g ball gives a length of 137m at a tension of 22sts x 28 rows per 10cm square. we would recommend the use of 4mm needles and washing at 40 degrees.