Thank you for viewing. This is an unused item that has been stored for a long time. The gauge is approximately 11 stitches and 15 rows with 8mm knitting needles, as shown in the image. I searched to see what size 8mm needles are in Japan, and it seems they correspond to Jumbo 8mm needles. This is a super bulky yarn, loosely twisted and fluffy. How about using it for a lap blanket? Due to shipping costs, I plan to compress the yarn for shipping. In that case, I will remove the band and secure the yarn with a rubber band, and include the band separately. Please understand. Thank you very much.