Red Heart-Soft Skein. Soft Skein features an ultra soft hand and subtle luster and is an excellent all-purpose Skein. It has an elegant drape that is ideal for fashion looks. Weight category: 4, 100% acrylic, Solids: 5oz/140g, 256yd/234m. Prints and Heathers: 4oz/113g, 212yd/194m. Gauge: knit: 17 st x 23 r = 4in(10cm) on size 8/5mm needles, crochet: 12 sc x 15 r = 4in(10cm) on size I9/5.5mm hook. No dye lot solids, multi's and Heathers are dyelotted: We try but are not always able to match dyelots. Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C), tumble dry, do not bleach, do not iron, dry cleanable. Imported.