Sport is a round yarn containing 50 % combed wool, and it's been one of our mostly popular products ever since it was introduced! The vast range of colours and easy-care label makes it the perfect yarn for all manner of family favourites. Particularly suited for textured stitches. Number of balls required for one sweater: Child age 8: 7 balls Women's M: 13 balls Men's L: 16 balls Machine wash, dry flat.