Rittou | Noro
Named after the Japanese term for ‘the first day of winter’, this enchanting blend combines the warmth of wool and the durability of mohair, with the soft strength of silk. Rittou marks the end of autumn where all the colours from the leaves begin to turn brown, as they fall from the tree branch. Each colorway has a natural brown wool blended in to give all the colorways a muted tone. Rittou comes in generous-sized eggs which allows for long colour changes and less ends to weave in!
DETAILS
CONTENT: 70% wool, 15% silk, 15% mohair
WEIGHT: Worsted
TEXTURE: Single ply, slightly slubby
UNIT WEIGHT: 150g
METERAGE: 330 meters (361 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5mm - 5mm (US 7 - 8)
GAUGE: 16-18 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
These big dragon eggs from Noro are ideal for garments because you'll get nice long colour changes, and less ends to attach or weave in. That being said, they're also wonderful for accessories, especially scarves and shawls!
Check out popular patterns at this gauge and imagine all the beautiful possibilities!