Noro yarns embrace the Japanese philosophy of accepting & enjoying the non-uniformity, unevenness, & natural beauty of nature. All animal fibers spun into Noro yarns come from certified organic farms around the world. The yarns are as eco-friendly as possible with many processes still done by hand or on traditional machinery. Akari is a soft, summer friendly blend of silk & cotton, with a bit of viscose, mohair, wool & nylon to round out the mix. Light in weight, the worsted weight yarn is a single-ply delight with a subtle thick & thin quality. This gives the yarn a pleasing casual, lived-in feel that is perfect for weekends away. Akari has an array of vacation ready, signature Noro colorways that are ideal for tees, tanks, wraps & resort style cardigans. Akari has wonderful yardage for fewer ends to weave in! Fiber Content: 26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide (Nylon) Weight: Medium/ Worsted Yardage: 524 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 200g Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Japan Needle Size: US 6-7 (4-4.5 mm) needles Knitting Stitch Gauge : 4.5-5 stitches per 1"/ 18-20 stitches per 4" Hook Size : US 7-I/9 (4.5-5.25 mm) Crochet Stitch Gauge : 2.75-3.5 stitches per 1"/ 11-14 stitches per 4"
