item #: A-22 1/3.4 silk GIMA content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 95 yds. (86.5 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $8.10/oz. unit size: from 1 oz. weight: novelty suggested epi for weaving: 5-7 suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 4-7 suggested needle size for crochet: N/A GIMA means "fake linen" in Japanese. It is made to feel like linen, but is 100% silk. Softens after wash and handling. Great knitting yarn for bags, hats or jackets. Simple stitch looks beautiful. Strong enough as warp yarn. Interesting weft yarn, too.