Noro Akari

Noro Akari

Noro Akari [4] Medium Weight self striping yarn

I could not resist when my Noro rep showed me this yarn. "Akari" is a soft, worsted weight multi fiber blend that features organic silk and cotton. 

Noro Akari is a luxurious yarn blend from Noro Yarns, named after the Japanese word for “light.” This yarn is known for its exquisite combination of fibers, including 26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, and 12% polyamide. Each 200-gram skein offers 528 yards of vibrant, multi-season crafting potential.

Akari yarn is celebrated for its softness and the beautiful sheen provided by the silk content, making it ideal for knitting and crocheting cozy sweaters, stylish shawls, and sophisticated accessories34. The blend of fibers ensures that each project is not only warm but also elegant and durable.

Yes! Noro Akari yarn does stripe! It features the signature long color changes that Noro Yarns are known for, creating beautiful, self-striping effects in your projects. This makes it perfect for adding visual interest to your knitting or crocheting without needing to switch yarns frequently.

Yarn Details for Akari from Noro Yarns

  • Fiber Content: 26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide.
  • Weight: 200 gr
  • Approx: 528 yds
  • Size: choices are: [4] Worsted
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  • Best suited for the Silver Reed Knitting Machines LK150 and SK155
  • Knitting Needle Size: US 7 - 9 / 4.5 - 5.5 mm
  • Knitting Gauge: 4 – 5 sts = 1" / 16 - 20 sts = 4"
  • Crochet Hook Size: 7-I9
  • Crochet Gauge: 11 - 14 sc = 4"
  • Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
  • Put-Up:  Skein