HANDSPUN LAO SILK item #: LA-1 content: 100% silk unit size: 0.9 oz. (25 gm.) spool price: $18.00/spool yardage: approx. 630 yds. (567 mts.)/spool weight: lace/weaving suggested epi for weaving: weft yarn suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 1 - 3 for single strand. US no. 5 & up for 3 strands together. SUCH! a magnificent colors from the nature. This is a hand spun silk from Laos. All are naturally dyed from plants. Extremely soft and weightless. Wonderful lace yarn. Beautiful weft yarn. Absolutely irresistible!