Berroco Comfort is Berroco's "new and improved" classic American worsted weight yarn. Comfort is an ultra-soft blend of Super Fine Acrylic and Super Fine Nylon and spun into a luxury twist. The yarn is easy care — machine wash and dry.  Made in Turkey.  Ball Weight:  3.5 oz / 100 g.  Ball Length:  210 yds / 193 m.  Knitting Gauge #1:  4.5 sts = 1" on #9 US 18 sts & 24 rows = 4" (10cm).  Knitting Gauge #2:  5 sts = 1" on #8 US 20 sts & 27 rows = 4" (10cm).  Crochet Gauge:  3.5 sc = 1" on #8-H US 14 sc & 18 rows = 4" (10cm).  Needle Size:  8(US) / 5 mm 9(US) / 5.5 mm.  Yarn Fiber Info: 50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon.  Yarn Wash Info: Turn sweater inside out. Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water. No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.