Bouton d'Or New Forest novelty knitting yarn is composed of 30% nylon, 70% wool and knits on 3,5 mm (US 4 / UK 10) knitting needles for a gauge of 20 st. and 28 rows.
A 50g (1.75 oz) ball holds about 187 m (204 yds). machine washable at 30°C (86°F), warm iron. For a sweater size 38-40 (US 6-8) allow 8 skeins of yarn.