LION BRAND-Recycled Cotton Yarn. Spun from soft recycled cotton; this yarn is perfect for baby clothes; lightweight garments; and even washcloths. This yarn is made from cotton fabric pieces that would otherwise be discarded when fabric is cut to produce T-shirts: this recycled cotton reduces waste and conserves resources. Weight Category: 4; 72% recycled cotton/24% acrylic/2% other fibers. 3.5oz/100g; 185yd/169m. Gauge: Knit: 18st x 24r = 4in/10cm on size 8/5mm needles; Crochet: 13sc x 16r = 4in/10cm on size I9/5.5mm hook. Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C); dry flat; do not tumble dry; no bleach; no iron; may be dry cleaned. Imported.