About Noro Yarn
Noro is a celebrated Japanese yarn brand, admired worldwide for its artistic color palettes, natural textures, and commitment to sustainability. For over 40 years, Noro has been crafting yarns that reflect the beauty of the natural world, blending fibers with minimal processing to preserve their character. Known for long color repeats and unique fiber combinations, Noro yarns inspire knitters and crocheters to create projects full of depth and vibrancy.
Origin: Japan, with fibers ethically sourced globally
Fibers Used: Wool, silk, mohair, alpaca, cotton, linen, viscose, and other natural blends
Sustainability: Minimal processing, low-impact dyeing, no mulesing, respect for natural fibers.
Best Known For: Long color repeats, rich textures, and artistic yarns that turn every project into a work of art.
Noro Yarn Collections at Little Knits
Explore the full selection of Noro yarns - iconic wool staples, silk and mohair blends, cotton-linen summer yarns, and luxury fibers like cashmere. Each skein reflects the brand’s philosophy: “The World of Nature” spun into yarn. Here’s a quick look at each:
Noro Akari – A worsted-weight multi-fiber blend of silk, cotton, and wool with subtle sheen. Perfect for multi-season garments and accessories.
Noro Asaginu – A DK blend of French linen and Japanese Washi with natural texture and airy drape. Ideal for lightweight summer knits and stylish accessories.
Noro Haruito – A spring-inspired cotton and silk blend with softness and sheen. Great for breathable tops, wraps, and warm-weather accessories.
Noro Haunui Cotton – A rustic single-ply blend of New Zealand Haunui merino and cotton. Perfect for tweedy fabrics, sweaters, and next-to-skin wear.
Noro Haunui Silk – A rustic single-ply blend of Haunui merino and raw mulberry silk in natural earthy shades. Excellent for durable outerwear with elegance.
Noro ITO – A 100% wool self-striping classic with long color repeats and rustic charm. Great for bold garments, accessories, and felting projects.
Noro Kakigori – A DK cotton, silk, and viscose blend in subtle multi-colors. Perfect for lightweight sweaters, shawls, and breezy accessories.
Noro Kashirukuru – A luxurious worsted-weight blend of cashmere, silk, and merino. Ideal for elegant sweaters, scarves, and high-end accessories.
Noro Kompeitō – A DK cotton, silk, and polyamide blend with luminous heathered colors. Great for drapey shawls, cardigans, and summer knits.
Noro Kureyon – A 100% wool worsted classic with long color changes. Perfect for striping garments, cozy accessories, and felting.
Noro Madara – A heavy worsted wool, silk, and alpaca blend with tweedy depth. Great for warm sweaters, textured knits, and cozy accessories.
Noro Malvinas – A 100% Falkland merino wool in vibrant semi-solids. Perfect for colorwork, Fair Isle, stripes, and multicolor projects.
Noro Natsumeki – A DK cotton, silk, and polyamide blend with sheen and drape. Great for summer tops, airy scarves, and lightweight accessories.
Noro Ohajiki – A DK cotton, silk, wool, and viscose blend with luminous colors. Perfect for playful shawls, tops, and warm-weather knits.
Noro Rikka – A bulky blend of wool, alpaca, and silk with a frosted effect. Ideal for cozy sweaters, textured accessories, and winter knits.
Noro Rittou – A worsted wool, silk, and mohair blend with warm autumnal undertones. Great for seasonal garments, shawls, and cozy accessories.
Noro Saiun – A DK wool and nylon blend with radiant, rainbow-like color shifts. Perfect for socks, sweaters, hats, and joyful knits.
Noro Silk Garden – A light-worsted silk, mohair, and wool blend with long repeats and tweedy stripes. Perfect for garments, scarves, and year-round knits.
Noro Silk Garden Solo – A tonal companion to Silk Garden in rich monochromatic shades. Great for colorwork or elegant projects on its own.
Noro Sonata – A soft sport-weight blend of cotton, silk, viscose, and polyamide. Ideal for next-to-skin garments and accessories with beautiful drape.
Noro Tasogare – A light worsted wool, silk, and mohair blend with muted twilight tones. Perfect for shawls, sweaters, and accessories with depth.
Noro Tsubame – A DK-light worsted silk and wool blend with a tweedy look and sheen. Ideal for one-skein wraps, garments, and accessories.
Noro Tsuido – A bulky 100% wool tweed with colorful flecks and nubby texture. Great for quick knits, cowls, hats, and warm blankets.
Noro Viola – A 100% wool aran yarn with gradual color changes. Great for striping garments, cozy accessories, and felting projects.
Noro Yukata – A sport-weight wool and silk blend with long color repeats and stitch definition. Perfect for lace, wraps, and crochet.
