Noro Yukata Yarn

A yukata (in Japanese 浴 衣, literally: 浴 bath and 衣 dress) is a "bath dress" or "bathing robe". Such a cotton summer kimono serves as an uncomplicated, lighter and everyday variant of a kimono that is worn often at summer festivals with fireworks. The colors are truly exquisite and photos barely do it justice. Yukata is a delicate silk, wool, poly blend is the perfect fine weight to knit up at a gauge of 23-26 stitches per 4 inches on US 3-5 (2.25-3.75 mm) needles. The colors will fly off your needles.

Yarn Details :

• Weight - Sport (12 wpi)
  
• Yardage - 787 yards (720 meters)
• Unit Weight - 200 grams (7.05 ounces)
• Gauge - 23.0 to 26.0 sts = 4 inches
• Needle Size - US 3 - 5 or 3.25 - 3.75mm
• Hook Size - 3.25mm (D) - 3.75mm (F)
• Fiber content - 50% Silk, 25% Wool, 25% Nylon
• Care Instructions: Dry Clean, Lay Flat to dry