Flax & Twine Daytime Linen is made in Egypt. It has a beautiful natural sheen to it, and gets more and more flexible as you work with it. The Stone is a boiled, dew-ret, long fiber flax (9.5/8). The Ivory has been bleached. Hand or machine wash gently in a lingerie bag, cool water, and gentle soap. Lay flat to dry. Regular Skein includes 125 yards / 100g MINI Spool includes 30yds / 25g This is a great yarn for knitting, crochet and weaving and I absolutely adore it! This yarn is a DK or Light Worsted Weight Linen yarn. US 5 (3.75mm)  - US 7 (4.5mm) Knitting Needle E4 (3.5mm) - Size 7 (4.5mm) Crochet Hook Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows to 4" on US 6 I use this yarn in: :: Trellis Stitch Drawstring Bag Kit (Pattern) :: Woven Heart Jewelry Dish Kit  (Pattern) :: Crochet Snowflake Kit :: Sunburst Basket Kit (Pattern) :: Rowan Pouch Kit (Pattern)