Kureyon | Noro
Named after the Japanese word for "crayon", Kureyon is well-known for it's vibrant hues, long colour changes, and woolly feel. Its single-ply texture gives projects a beautiful "lived-in" look, and works wonderfully for everything from knitting to crocheting, and even felting!
DETAILS
CONTENT: 100% wool
WEIGHT: Worsted - Aran
TEXTURE: Single ply, slightly fuzzy
UNIT WEIGHT: 50g
METERAGE: 100 meters (110 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5mm - 5.5mm (US 7 - 9)
GAUGE: 14-18 stitches = 10cm/4"
WRAPS PER INCH:
FELTABLE: Yes
CARE: Machine-wash on wool cycle, or handwash, lay flat to dry
HOW IT'S MADE
From the brand: "All animal fibers used to create Noro yarns come from certified organic farms, including producers in Australia, the Falkland Islands and South Africa—the best the world has to offer. Noro himself personally maintains the integrity of the production process, visiting farms, checking the type of equipment used to spin the fiber, and monitoring the dyeing process as well."
Find out more about Noro's unique yarns and processing techniques here.
PROJECT IDEAS
Kureyon is the perfect yarn for any project from sweaters to accessories. The smaller 50g ball size allows for doing accessories or baby items without breaking the bank, but the colour changes are also long enough to look great on full-sized garments. Because it's 100% wool, and single-ply, it also works really well for felting projects!
Check out the Mystic Square, Gridlove, Himawari, Rothko Felted Coasters, and other popular patterns using this yarn!
Or check out popular patterns at this gauge and imagine all the colourful possibilities!