Noro Pattern Book, Akita Fall-Winter 2014-15 Twelve designs and accessories. Fall-Winter 2014. Kureyon, Silk Garden, Shiro, Obi, Janome, Hanabatake, Silk Garden Solo, Silk Garden Sock yarns. Softcover. 41 pages. Fun to knit and wear sweaters, vests, hats and cowls using colorful Noro Yarns. The Akita Kanto annual Japanese festival is celebrated from August 3rd through the 7th in Akita City, in hope for a good harvest.