item #: A-1B 2/17 kusakizome tsumugi silk content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 265 yds. (239 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $11.90/oz. (new price from 2/10/2007 - if you placed an order before the 10th, you will be quoted an old price.) unit size: from 1 oz. weight: lace/weaving suggested epi for weaving: 15-20 suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 1 - 3 for single strand. US no. 5 & up for 3 strands together. suggested needle size for crochet: N/A Dyed with natural dyes. Feels like cotton and very comfortable. Great to knit in single, but can create a jacket, bags, and hats. if you strand a few strands together. (a few strands of different colors, too!) Beautiful warp & weft yarn for weavers also. A lot is not stable, so please order enough for a project.