King Cole Big Value Aran is machine washable and soft to the touch, making it a great choice for children and those with sensitive skin. Available in a range of colours. This super soft Aran wool by King Cole is part of their Big Value range and is available in a variety of bold shades. This wool can be machine washed at 40c and can be tumble dried and ironed on a cool heat setting. Each ball of yarn weighs 100g and requires a needle of size 5mm (UK6/US8), for a tension square of 18 sts x 25 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4" x 4"). The length of the 100g balls are approximately 235m/257 yards. Aran wool is superbly soft and gentle enough for your baby projects as well as elegant enough for your winter trends and home décor projects. It comes in a wide range of aesthetic shades and is 100% premium acrylic. Please note all measurements are approximate and photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may vary across laptops or personal computer monitors.