Super Saver Tea Leaf Yarn is a yarn made from 100% acrylic (96% acrylic, 4% other fibers (Flecks & Heathers). The ball size is 198 g/7 oz and 333 meters/364 yards. It is rated as a Worsted (#4) gauge, with a gauge of 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) having 17 sts and 23 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle and 12 sc and 15 rows with a 5.5 mm (U.S I-9) crochet hook. The product can be machine washed and dried.