NORO Akari Solo Yarn

Noro’s Medium Weight Akari Solo yarn is a luxurious symphony of fibers that embodies elegance and warmth. Named after the Japanese word for “light,” Akari Solo yarn is inspired by the midnight sun, as its light changes from moment to moment.

Each generous 200g ball of Akari yarn contains 528 yards of creative potential, ready to be transformed into cozy sweaters, stylish shawls, and sophisticated accessories. Whether you’re knitting cables or colorwork, Akari Solo yarn’s vibrant hues and rich texture ensure each project is a masterpiece.

Check back with us often as the color selection is always changing and evolving.

Noroyarns are known for their vivid hues and unique combinations of colors found in the natural world (think of the red leaves of maples or the cerulean blue of the sky).Noro’s reliance on natural fibers is another link to the natural world. Chock full of wool, silk, mohair and other fibers drawn from animals and plants, Noro yarns have a visceral connection to the natural world.All animal fibers used to create Noro yarns come from certified organic farms, including producers in Australia, the Falkland Islands and South Africathe best the world has to offer.One of the most prominent qualities of Noro yarn is its handspun, loosely processed quality. This, too, is an essential part of Eisaku Noro’s vision of creating yarns that remain true to their natural heritage.

Features

• Material:
• 26% Silk
• 21% Cotton
• 15% Viscose
• 14% Mohair
• 12% Wool
• 12% Polyamide
• Weaving Weight: Other
• Yarn Weight: Worsted / Medium
• Knitting Needle:
• US: 6 – 7
• Metric: 4.0 – 4.5mm
• Knitting Gauge:16 – 20 sts = 4″ (10cm)
• Crochet Hook:
• US: 7 – I/9
• Metric: 4.5 – 5.5mm
• Physical Weight:200g (~7.05 oz.) ball
• Approximate Yardage: 528 yds. (~482m)
• Ply: 1
• Sett: 8 – 12
• Country of Origin: Japan