Product OverviewUpgrade your needlecraft projects with this 10-piece lot of genuine Anchor Pearl (Perlé) Cotton Thread Balls in Size 8. Each 10-gram ball contains approximately 85 meters (93 yards) of 100% extra-long staple combed Egyptian cotton—giving you 100g total (approx. 850 meters) of smooth, lustrous thread. Double mercerisation gives every strand a silky sheen, high tensile strength, and resistance to fraying or splitting.

Key Features & Benefits

• Non-Divisible 2-Ply Twist: Loosely cabled 2-ply construction sits proudly on top of fabric, creating raised, uniform stitches that don't kink or untwist.

• Versatile Multi-Craft Thread: Medium-fine Size 8 thickness (~1 mm) works well for surface embroidery, cross stitch (on 14–18 count Aida or 28–32 count evenweave), Hardanger, tatting, crocheted lace edgings, fine knitting, Sashiko, and Dorset buttons.

• Colorfast & Easy Care: Dyed for strong fade resistance; machine washable up to 95°C, safe to iron up to 150°C, and dry-cleanable (do not bleach or tumble dry).

• Tangle-Free Ball Winding: Compact 10g balls unwind smoothly without knotting and store neatly in craft boxes.

Technical Specifications & Tool Guide

• Brand: Anchor

• Thread Type: Pearl Cotton / Coton Perlé (Non-divisible, 2-ply)

• Size: No. 8 (Approx. 1 mm diameter)

• Weight & Length: 10 Grams / ~85 Meters (93 Yards) per ball (Note: Multicolor/variegated shades are ~82m per ball)

• Pack Quantity: 10 Balls (100 Grams total)

• Recommended Crochet Hook: 1.00 mm – 1.50 mm

• Recommended Hand Needles: Crewel / Embroidery Size 7–9, Milliners Size 8, or Blunt Tapestry Size 24–26

• Shades / Colors: [Insert exact color names and Anchor shade numbers here, e.g., 10 Assorted Solid Shades / All White #0002]

• Condition: Brand New