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 SPRING colours: 444 (cognac) 414 (saffron) 327 (canary) 100 (white) 602 (baby pink) 603 (cyclamen) 722 (gentian) 746 (turquoise) 700 (nattier blue) 802 (pistachio) 555 (oleander) 380 (tango) 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