Noro Silk Kureyon
NORO's Kureyon yarn is a timeless classic which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2018. Renowned for its rustic charm and vibrant hues, Kureyon is the go-to choice for knitting or crocheting outerwear garments and indulging in felting (fulling) projects. With its rich history and devoted following, Kureyon embodies the essence of creativity and tradition. Named after the Japanese word for "crayon," it captures the vivid colors and bold strokes of an artist's palette. Crafted from 100% wool, each 50-gram skein of Kureyon yarn contains 110 yards of pure inspiration. Embrace the legacy of NORO's iconic yarn and unleash your imagination with Kureyon, where every project is a masterpiece waiting to happen.
Fibre Content: 100% Wool
Weight /Yardage: 50 g = 100 m/110 yds
Knitting Gauge /Tension: 15-18 sts = 4″/10 cm on 5-5.5mm US 8-9
Crochet Gauge/Tension: 9.5-12.5 sts + 4"/10cm on H8 to I9
Yarn Weight: Worsted/Bulky
Care: Hand Wash; Lay Flat to Dry
More about Noro
The World of Nature
Noro — The World of Nature. Long before most companies had mission statements, Noro Yarn's founder, Eisaku Noro, chose those words to capture his vision.
"I was born and grew up in a place where more great unspoiled nature is left than anywhere else in Japan, so the world of nature is always close. Whether I am aware of it or not, I am inspired by it in many ways," explains Noro.
That inspiration is found everywhere in Noro yarns. Take, for example, the colors. Examine a yarn like perennial favorite Kureyon and you'll see color-ways with the vivid golds and greens of a sunflower patch, muted neutral palettes that mimic the infinite hues of bark, and the striking combinations of crimson, chartreuse and orange that one would see in a meadow of wild-flowers.
Indeed, Noro yarns are known for their vivid hues and unique combinations of colors found in the natural world (think of the red leaves of maples or the cerulean blue of the sky). These colors also tap into the multiplicity of shades found around us. Leaves may appear one shade of green from afar, says Mr. Noro, "but in reality they come in countless variations of green. By mix- ing colors, we can give a more natural feel reminiscent of oceans, mountains, flowers, trees and so on." Noro's insistence on maintaining the integrity of the dyeing process—taking sufficient time to apply color is crucial—creates these rich, complex hues while reducing ecological impact.
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