Haunui Silk by Noro

Color
Dunedin
Fiordland
Milford
Chatham
Napier
NEW! Noro Haunui Silk (pronounced Hoo-noo-ee and translated as “place of the winds”) has arrived in 5 un-dyed colors. This is a natural blend of raw mulberry silk and unique mixed-breed Haunui merino wool from theTaranui farm in New Zealand. The fiber has a slight thick and thin quality to the single ply. 
  • Fiber content: 65% Wool35% Silk
  • Weight: Heavy worsted
  • Gauge: 16-18 sts = 4" on US 7-8
  • Weight/Yardage: 150g/361 yds
  • Care: Hand wash gentle, lay flat to dry

The wool from these special sheep are sorted into color categories and blended to create these beautiful shades ranging from cream to black. Then a lovely silk fiber is added creating a gorgeous look and feel. This yarn is perfect for outerwear with a touch of luxury.