DMC 115 5-550 Pearl Cotton Thread, Very Dark Violet, Size 5 100% Cotton A highly mercerized, non-divisible, lustrous 100% cotton thread on a twisted skein 27 yard per skein It is ideal to use for cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, hardanger, blackwork, redwork, pulled thread, smocking, applique and many types of creative stitchery