Madara is a medium to bulky weight that knits up knits up at a gauge of 15-17 stitches per four inches on US 7-8 (4.5-5.0mm) needles. Heavily twisted, it has a soft, luxurious hand thanks to the addition of silk and alpaca to a wool base. It is available in semi-solids featuring nubby flecks which provide interesting pops of contrasting color throughout this yarn (thus living up to its name - Madara means mottled in Japanese).
 
Madara - Worsted/Bulky - 5/6
100 grams per 219 yards
60% Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Alpaca
Country of origin: Japan
 
Suggested Knitting Needle Size: US 7 to 8/4.5-5 mm
Suggested Crochet Hook Size: HOOK 7 to H8
Knits to 15-17 stitches over 4in
Single crochet 9.5-12.5 stitches per 4in