Discover the newest yarn from iconic Japanese yarnmakers Noro: Tensan!
Tensan, the Japanese word for “silkworm,” honors the ancient origins of silk—a fiber treasured for its strength, sheen, and timeless luxury. Blended with fine wool, this luminous yarn brings together warmth, resilience, and a soft, lightweight feel. Dyed in Noro’s unmistakable palette, where earthy tones merge with radiant bursts of color, Tensan’s flowing shades and rustic textures reflect company founder Eisaku Noro’s philosophy of drawing inspiration from the natural world
With an appealing thick-and-thin single-ply construction, Tensan works up at a heavy worsted gauge, ideal for projects from textured cardigans and elegant wraps to statement accessories and summery tops. Learn more and check out our pattern picks for Tensan on our Captain’s Log!
Visit our Alexandria store now through May 18 to get inspired by our trunk show of knitted garments and accessories! Noro Tensan is available in our Alexandria store.
Juno
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, 1X); finished bust circumference 37 (43, 49, 55)”
Yarn
4-5 balls Noro Tensan (68% silk, 32% wool; 328 yards/300 meters per 150-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use one size smaller needles (US#7/4.5mm) for ribbing.
Bramble
Sizes
One size.
Yarn
2 balls Noro Tensan (68% silk, 32% wool; 328 yards/300 meters per 150-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16 stitches & 23 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in 4×4 ribbing after wet blocking.
Autumn Rivers
Sizes
One size.
Yarn
1 ball Noro Tensan (68% silk, 32% wool; 328 yards/300 meters per 150-gram ball)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
14 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in double seed stitch after wet blocking.