Natsumeki means "summery" or "it looks like it's becoming summer". Rice seedlings grow in paddy fields, cumulonimbus clouds reach very high, the scent of young grass in the air, and fliers advertising fireworks festivals.

The knit and crochet patterns pictured above are available some in Noro Magazine Issue 24, some in Noro 7 Luscious Designs, and some here on Ravelry.

Content: 60% cotton, 25% silk, 15% polyamide
Weight: 150 grams / 5.3 oz
Length: 480 metres / 525 yards
Gauge: 21-24 stitches per 10 cm / 4" on suggested needle size
Suggested Needle Size: 3.75-4.5mm / US 5-7
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to air dry or dry clean.