item #: A-48B 1/4.2 nerimaki silk content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 130 yds. (117 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $13.95/oz. unit size: from 1/2 oz. weight: fingering/weaving suggested epi for weaving: N/A suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 3 or 6 & up for a lace work suggested needle size for crochet: N/A Such a soft silk, which feels like cotton. Simply knitting it on no. 6 needle, the thick part of this yarn worms out and creates are pattern by itself. 1 oz. will make a scarf. 2 oz. will make a shawl. Great to dye. (A-48)