YARN FOR KNITTING: This yarn comes in 100% pure virgin wool options as well as wool blends. The natural lanolin oil makes it an ideal knit and crochet yarn for creating warm scarves, hats, ski-wear, fisherman sweaters, bags, and textured decor. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Knit stitches needed for 4" x 4" swatch: 16 sts x 22 r on #9 (5.5-millimeter) needles. Crochet stitches needed for 4" x 4" swatch: 16 sc x 16 r on H-8 (5-millimeter) hook. WARM, SOFT YARN: This yarn for crocheting is rated CYC #4 medium/worsted and features water-resistant properties that can be dyed for colorwork.