Every crafter needs a favorite go-to yarn: a premium acrylic worsted that is as soft as it is functional. Introducing Lion Brand's Basic Stitch Premium, a classic CYC 4 yarn with 219 yards per 100 grams, which comes in 24 classic colors. Basic Stitch. Premium is machine washable and dryable with excellent stitch definition. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, this classic worsted weight fits into literally thousands of patterns, from afghans to accessories, from family heirlooms to charity projects. Basic Stitch Premium will be the yarn in your stash that you turn to over and over again to make the most un-basic of projects.