item #: A-60 "shosenshi" paper content: 100% linen yardage: approx. 280 yds. (250 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $10.75/oz. (new price from 2/10/2007 - if you placed an order before the 10th, you will be quoted an old price.) unit size: approx. 2 oz. skein weight: novelty suggested epi for weaving: 5-8 suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 7-11 This is a "paper" yarn made from 100% linen. It has a very thin coating of a viscose sizing, so feels crisp. The sizing is permanent, though it will soften with use. Great yarn to weave with as warp or weft. (Be careful as a warp yarn!) Great as knitting yarn for jackets, etc. Please see our selection of garment kits made from this yarn. Please see the hand-dyed kasuri version of this yarn, too. (N-42)