Fabulous colors that Mr. Noro was known for. He said to me you like color as much as I do. In Japanese with an interpreter. 8 skeins 50% Rayon 30% cotton 11% linen 3% nylon. 462 yards. There are 2 listings for this yarn. This yarn could be knit ant many gauges depending if you are doing stockinet, garter, or lace. My guess is 41/2 to 5 super inch. This yarn shop quality yarn is priced to sell, no discounts. If you bundle 2 listings 10% off,3 listings 15% off.