The yarn gurus at Gedifra have developed one of the chunkiest yarns we've ever seen in "Karenina." "Karenina," a tightly woven chenille yarn, gives you velvety softness with extraordinary texture for all your embellishments & trims. Or use "Karenina" by itself for the quickest knitted & crocheted scarves, shawls & more that you've ever made! Crafted in Italy of 95% extrafine new wool & 5% nylon.