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Akeboshi takes its name from the Japanese word for the morning star, and the colorways capture that moment just before sunrise. Deep, grounded shades carry the fabric while flecks of brighter color surface unexpectedly from row to row. The 85% wool and 15% silk blend gives warmth and body with a soft silk sheen, and the gently varied single ply adds texture to even plain stockinette. Each generous 150-gram ball knits quickly into statement sweaters, cardigans, jackets, hats and scarves with Noro's signature depth of color.
Composition: 85% Wool / 15% Silk
Weight: Bulky Weight #5
Meters / Yards: 270 m / 295 yd / 150 gr ball
Needle Size: 5.50-8.00 mm / US 9-11
Hook Size: US I9-L11 / 5.50-8.00 mm
Care: Do not machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, dry flat in shade, do not iron, dry clean with petroleum solvent only.
Gauge: 12-15 stitches over 4 inches in knitting; 8-11 single crochet over 4 inches.
Made in: Japan
Notable Patterns:
Patterns for This Weight: Browse our Bulky (#5) weight patterns.