Red Heart TLC Essentials Yarn. This creamy and soft yarn knits and crochets with ease and resists splitting (which is common among soft yarns). The palette is sophisticated-poised more for fashion and accessories than afghans. Weight category: 4, 100% acrylic. Solids: 6oz/170g, 312yd/285m. Multis: 4.5oz/127g, 255yd/224m. Gauge: knit: 17 s x 23 r = 4in(10cm) on size 8/5mm needles, crochet: 12 sc x 15 r = 4in(10cm) on size I9/5.5mm hook. Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C), tumble dry, do not bleach, do not iron, dry cleanable.