{"product_id":"haunui-cotton-wool-yarn-324-mount-ruapehu","title":"Haunui Cotton\/Wool Yarn, #324 Mount Ruapehu","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHaunui Cotton: a colorful fusion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this unforgettable yarn, Noro has spun its finest Haunui yarn with a 40% blend of dyed Australian cotton. The wool is not dyed, so the beautifully natural colors of Haunui are visible in every strand of Haunui Cotton. Only the cotton fibers are colored, with a range of tones that complement the natural wool, then spun together into a soft yarn that's a bit narrower than Haunui 100% Wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 grams of Haunui Cotton yields a generous 410 yards of yarn. Weight: 4 (medium). Suggested knitting needle size: about 4.5 mm (US 7). 60% New Zealand wool, 40% Australian cotton. Dry-clean only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore about Haunui Wool\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaunui wool yarn is one of the loveliest products we've ever had the pleasure to handle. Made from 100% natural wool from New Zealand — and gently spun by expert craftspeople in Japan — Haunui expresses all that's beautiful about wool. The colors come only from the Haunui sheep, which are bred specifically to produce a range of colors from off-white to deep brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoro's source for this special wool is a family-owned farm called Taranui, which also provides fibers for high-end suits. The sheep are treated humanely; they are never mulesed or over-shorn. Harriet Gardner is the chief shepherd and the latest in a line of Gardners who have tended the flock since 1982. For her, it's a passion and a responsibility to preserve these beautiful animals and their unique wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,000 miles away, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, the passionate people at Noro carefully spin the raw fleece into Haunui yarn. This is not the quick, machine-driven process that's used in cheap yarns. To avoid damaging or distressing the fibers, Noro's expert spinners use old machines set to their slowest speeds, so the natural variation of the fiber isn't removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaunui yarn varies considerably in weight and twist, but because the fibers are so long and strong, it's still easy to knit. When working with Haunui, just leave a bit of extra ease in your stitches to accommodate the occasional bulky row. The result is an organic and visibly luxurious knit fabric that you won't want to give away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Noro\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Noro tag is printed with \"The World of Nature,\" a reminder of the company's unique approach to spinning. Founder Eisaku Noro was inspired by the complex colors of his native Mie Prefecture, Japan, where the cold waters of Mount Ōdaigahara flow down into verdant valleys and trickling streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoro yarns are made from natural materials, especially wool and cotton, and the company never over-processes these fine fibers, so they retain their essential character. Even colored Noro yarns are not bleached first; the company over-dyes the natural colors so that the final result is flecked and layered, not flat and dull.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46742738665730,"sku":"4547257050106","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/K-HAUNCOT-324-pow.jpg?v=1757682963","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-au\/products\/haunui-cotton-wool-yarn-324-mount-ruapehu","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}