These six skeins are brand new with tags. This Irish spun worsted weight yarn is 93% merino wool, 3.5% cashmere and 3.5% mulberry silk. Each skein is 243 yds/100 gms. 19-21 stitches =4". Use needle size 6 or 7 Hand wash and lay flat to dry. These six skeins sell for $144. When the yarn goes on sale (not often) it would sell for $126.