I have no idea why this yarn didn't sell better in Pins & Needles, probably because there's so much choice in there!
This is new old stock from the shop, it's a truly lovely baby yarn, soft, machine-washable, anti-pilling - everything you need. It's 100% acrylic, super-smooth and will knit to just about any DK pattern as long as you check your tension of course! Suggested tension is 22sts and 28 rows = 10cm using 4mm needles.
The colour changes are long and blocky but they do fade in and out of each other rather than having harsh lines. Balls are 100g/250m each and one is usually enough for a newborn cardi. Three or four for a pram blanket. We have loads of patterns for sale in Pins & Needles that will work beautifully with this yarn :-)
Absolutely no reason why older children and grown-ups shouldn't wear it - it's perfect for anyone who can't or doesn't want to wear wool.
This was on sale in the shop at £4.40 per ball so it's a decent price reduction for you :-)
It's no longer in the shop but you CAN arrange to collect it once ordered, so as to save on postage.