Everyone knows that Egyptian cotton is the finest in the world, and when you spin a marvelous yarn like Classic Elite's "Provence" from such high quality fiber, you know you're knitting & crocheting with the best. Then Classic Elite mercerizes this terrific cotton for added sheen & elegance and braids multiple threads per strand for a finished 3-ply gem that's gorgeous. "Provence" is wonderfully supple with superb drape & stitch definition in all your warm-weather projects. Beautifully crafted in Greece of 100% mercerized Egyptian cotton.