Noro
Noro Kakigori Hakodate 7
Noro Kakigori Hakodate 7
Noro lives up to its reputation for creating exquisite yarns with Kakigori, a luxurious blend of cotton, silk, viscose and polyamide. This Japanese yarn's sophisticated, multicoloured shading reflects its namesake (Kakigōri (かき氷) - a Japanese shaved ice dessert, flavoured with syrup and sweetener! You'll want to dip into this scrumptious yarn for that special knitted or crocheted garment, scarf, wrap or accessory.
Here's what Noro says about this yarn:
"The fibre is hand selected and inspected by Master Eisaku Noro from the most reliable and ethical suppliers. Fibres are never treated with acids or harmful chemicals. They are gently spun to preserve original qualities and character. Wabi Sabi embraces natural imperfections. The harmony of natural variation and original character of the fibres are preserved and delivered into your hands".
Each ball of this 8 ply/DK weight yarn is a generously sized 200g/600m, allowing you to complete a garment with as little as two balls.The hand-dyed nature of this yarn gives each ball a subtle uniqueness, with slight variations occurring between balls and dye-lots. Please ensure you purchase enough yarn to complete your project.
8 ply/DK
50% Cotton/30% Silk/10% Viscose/10% Polyamide
200g/600m ball
Knitting Needles: 3.75mm-4.5mm
Crochet Hook: 3.5mm-4.5mm
Gauge: 21-24 stitches on 3.75mm-4.5mm needles per 10cm
Gentle tepid hand wash, no bleach, low heat iron, dry flat in shade, no tumble dry, dry cleanable
Made in Japan
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