Lizbeth tatting thread size 80 is a wonderful size for small lacy projects. It is excellent for Crochet, Knitting, Tatting, Cross-stitch, Machine and Hand Quilting, Bobbin Lace, and Embroidery. Each ball is 10 grams and approx. 184 yards. Recommended: Steel Crochet Hook: US 15 (0.50mm), Tatting Needle: Size 8-Extra Fine, Knitting Needle: 00000 (4) (1.0mm) Lizbeth is a premium crochet cotton thread great for all needle art projects! This crochet cotton is made of 100% Egyptian cotton and is a 6-cord cordonnet available in a large assortment of solid and multi colors. It is a high quality thread that is shiny with a rich and vibrant color. It is super-combed, gas-singed for outstanding body, mercerized, and colorfast. Handy Hands Lizbeth threads are available in sizes 3, 10, 20, 40 and 80.