CARON-Simply Soft Shadows Yarn. Simply Soft Shadows offers a unique new "twist" on the self-striping yarn trend; combining solid and space-dyed strands together in one exciting yarn. One ply of this 4-ply worsted weight yarn is space dyed in a contrasting color effect; then it is twisted with 3 plies of coordinating solid color of Simply Soft yarn. The result is a subtle self-striping effect that is unique on the market today. Features: Weight category: 4; 100% acrylic; 3oz/850g (150yd/137m). Gauge: 17 stitches x 23 rows = 4in (10cm): knitting: size 8 (5mm) needles; crochet: size H (5mm) hook. Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C); tumble dry; do not bleach; dry cleanable; do not iron. Imported.