Can be used for counted cross stitch and traditional embroidery alike. It was originally a darning wool and is still used for repairing woollies and socks Contains an assortment of 12 AUTUMN colours: 916 (anthracite grey) 878 (forest) 843 (lime tree) 542 (plum) 731 (ocean) 696 (air force) 456 (bordeaux) 536 (redcurrent) 377 (red lead) 492 (brown) 435 (hazelnut) 422 (mustard) Length on each card: 10.9 yards (10 metres) in 4 strands. 50% wool and 50% polyamide Size of box: length 11cm - width 8,5cm - height 6cm. These threads are made in the North of France. Laine Saint-Pierre