With its soft, chenille-style texture, Bernat Big Ball Yarn is perfect for creating plush, cozy blankets and elegant home decor pieces. This 100% polyester yarn comes in a range of stylish shades and is both machine washable and easy to maintain. Weight category: 6. Content:100% polyester. Putup: 10.5oz/300g, 220yd/201m. Gauge: 8sx13r = 4in/10cm on size US11/8mm knitting needles. Suggested crochet hook size USL/8mm.