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. Rittou is truly a work of yarn. Named for the Japanese term for "the first day of winter," the worsted weight yarn blends warm wool with a touch of silk & mohair. Each colorway has been dyed on naturally brown wool to give the feeling of late autumn & early winter landscapes. Each ball contains 361 yards for continuous knitting & fewer ends to weave in. The yarn is dyed in the Japan studio using the special method that gives Noro yarns their special color-changing, gradient & variegated hues. It is beautiful knit into sweaters, cardigans, accessories & throws. Fiber Content: 70% Wool, 15" silk, 15% Mohair Weight: Medium/ Worsted Yardage: 361 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 150g Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Japan Needle Size: US 7-8 (4.5-5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge : 4-4.5 stitches per 1"/ 16-18 stitches per 4" Crochet Hook Size: US 7-H/8 (4.5-5 mm) hook Crochet Stitch Gauge: 2.75-3.5 stitches per 1"/ 11-14 stitches per 4"
