BERNAT-Baby Velvet. The Bernat Baby Velvet Skein is a luxuriously soft worsted weight Skein that is perfect for nursery projects. Its velvet texture doesn't pill or shed, creating machine washable projects that are a joy to stitch. From blankets to booties, you can get creative with knit and crochet patterns using this Skein. Weight category: 4. Content: 100% polyester. Putup: 10.5oz/300g, 492yd/450m. Gauge: 16sx14r = 4in/10cm on size US7/4.5mm knitting needles. Suggested crochet hook: USH8/5mm. Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots. Machine wash and dry.