Noro Rikka Masuda 11
Noro Rikka Masuda has striping shades of denim blue, bold blue, shades of grey with white, accented with moss green and brown. Has a sense of landscape with the blue of the sky or water and floral and earth. Throughout all shades Rikka is a luxurious, voluminous yarn, blending Merino wool and Corriedale with the softest Peruvian alpaca and undyed mulberry silk. The yarn and finished fabric have a delicate white overlay, reminiscent of a landscape touched by a frosty night or sudden snowfall. ‘Rikka’ means ‘snow crystal’ in Japanese, perfectly capturing its ethereal beauty.
Noro Rikka is a bulky-weight yarn that combines several high-quality fibers to create a unique and beautiful texture. Here’s what makes it special:
- Fiber Composition: Rikka is made from 57% wool (a blend of Merino and Corriedale), 22% alpaca, and 21% undyed mulberry silk.
- Texture and Appearance: The yarn has a voluminous feel and a distinctive look, often described as appearing to be dusted with a touch of white, reminiscent of a frosty landscape or snow crystals.
- Colorways: Noro Rikka comes in a variety of vibrant and natural colorways, each designed to highlight the unique qualities of the fibers.
- Usage: It’s perfect for creating cozy sweaters, scarves, cowls, and other accessories. One ball can yield a small scarf or cowl, making it ideal for quick and satisfying projects.
- Eco-Friendly: Like all Noro yarns, Rikka is produced with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Key Features of Rikka Bulky #11 Masuda from Noro
- Color: Beautiful snowy winter landscape colors of brown and green and blues of the sky, all sprinkled heavily with snow white.
- Fiber Content: 57% Wool, 22% Alpaca, 21% Silk
- Weight: 200 g / 7 oz
- Approx: 350 yds
- Size: [5] Bulky
- Best suited for the Silver Reed Knitting Machines Bulky SK155
- Knitting Needle Size: US 9 - 11 / 5.5 - 8 mm
- Knitting Gauge: 3 – 3.75 sts = 1" / 12-14 sts = 4"
- Crochet Hook Size: I9 to L11
- Crochet Gauge: 8 - 11 sc = 4"
- Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat.
- Product of: Japan
- Put-Up: Ball (Dinosaur egg!)