The Bossa-Nova knitting yarn is made from a blend of 100% plant-based fibers: half linen, half bamboo. Bamboo is soft, flexible, fluid with a nice drape. Linen does not stretch, is very strong, and does not deform. It gives the yarn structure. The more you wear Bossa-Nova, the more comfortable it becomes! La Droguerie's linen is Franco-Belgian. Oekotex certified fiber - European flax certified production. Bamboo is a plant native to tropical countries. Its growth, extremely rapid, can reach one meter per day. It is a quickly renewable raw material. Composition: 50% linen and 50% bamboo Packaging: 50 g ball Yarn count: 100 meters Recommended needles: 3.5 mm to 5 mm depending on the pattern Stockinette stitch sample (10 cm): 20 stitches on 4 mm needles DK yarn The finishing and dyeing are done in the West of France at Couleurs et Textiles. We have chosen heathered colors to offer you an original and colorful range.