This is a listing of one ball of cotton yarn Drops Safran THERE ARE LOTS OF FREE KNITTING PATTERNS USING THIS YARN! Content: 100% Egyptian cotton for crocheting and knitting Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 5 ply / sport Weight/length: 50 g = approx 160 m (176 yards) Recommended needle size: 3 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 stitches x 32 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Dry Flat DROPS Safran is spun from combed, long, Egyptian cotton fibers. This cotton yarn is a plied yarn, i.e., number of threads are twisted together in pairs before being twisted together again. This method results in extra durable garments with great surface properties! DROPS Safran has been on the market for many years and is very popular for its sheen, softness and the range of colors. This yarn can be used for many projects, especially for summer garments, baby clothes and accessories. Made in EU This cotton yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 951032), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3). Thank you for looking!