Noro Madara

Madara is a medium to bulky weight that knits up at a gauge of 15-17 stitches per four inches on US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) needles. Heavily twisted, it has a soft, luxurious hand thanks to the addition of silk and alpaca to a wool base. It is available in semi-solids featuring nubby flecks which provide interesting pops of contrasting color throughout this yarn (thus living up to its name - Madara means mottled in Japanese).

Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
Yardage: 219 yards (200 meters)
Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge: 16.0 to 20.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle size: US 7 - 9 (4.5 - 5.5)
Hook size: 5.5mm (I) - 6.5mm (K)
Fibers: 60% Wool
            30% Silk
            10% Camelid - Alpaca
Texture: single ply
Attributes: Care: Hand wash, Dry flat
                   Color: Tweed
                   Construction: Z Twist
                   Ply: Single ply
                   Put up: Winding required
Patterns using Madara