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 MODERN colours: 868 (lawn green) 800 (emerald) 626 (sloe) 605 (mauve) 387 (mandarine) 586 (pink) 538 (fuchsia) 534 (vermillion) 740 (azure) 785 (lime) 310 (seal) 305 (string) 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