Alaska yarn is mix of 50% unshrinkable worsted wool, and 50% Acrylic, supplied in 50g balls which gives approximately 55 metres of this yarn. Use 5.5mm needles to knit a 10cm tension square of 15 stitches and 20 rows . Machine wash at 40 degrees Needles: 4.5 or 5.5mm
Typically for a jersey sweater Kids age 8 - 8 balls Woman size S - 14 balls Man size M - 17 balls