This yarn is self-patterning and produces bands of colour - great fun and a great effect. One 100g ball is approximately 425m and is enough to make an adult size pair of socks, pair of gloves or scarf. 41% superwash virgin wool, 39% cotton, 13% polyamide, 7% elastic. Machine washable at 40C. Recommended needle size is 2.5mm, 30sts x 42rows = 10 x 10 cms. A free sock and glove pattern is included