You may have noticed that we like to feature a lot of patterns for our fan favorite, Spincycle Dyed in the Wool. But we know that some of you need wool-free options! Luckily, our favorite Japanese yarn company, Noro, makes Sonata and Sonata Shima, now available in our Alexandria storefront! These yarns are single-ply sport-weight yarns made of cotton, rayon/viscose, nylon/polyamide, and silk, ensuring a soft and sumptuous texture that is perfect for next-to-the-skin projects. The yarnistas can’t wait to get this on their needles and hooks, with some pattern suggestions below!
Noro Sonata Yarn Details
An exercise in refined saturated color, Sonata dazzles with its rich palette of semi-solids that will make your projects stand out.
- Single color
- Single ply sport weight
- 35% Cotton, 25% Manufactured Fibres – Rayon / Viscose, 20% Silk, 20% Manufactured Fibres – Nylon / Polyamide
- 393 yards/100 grams
- Available in store only
- $23
Noro Sonata Shima Yarn Details
Sonata Shima reflects the yarn’s stunning self-striping colorways, which range from subtle gradients to vivid contrasting hues (“Shima” means “stripe” in Japanese).
- Self-striping
- Single ply sport weight
- 35% Cotton, 25% Manufactured Fibres – Rayon / Viscose, 20% Silk, 20% Manufactured Fibres – Nylon / Polyamide
- 393 yards/100 grams
- Available in-store only
- $25
Pattern Suggestions
Pressed Flowers Cardigan
Sizes
Bust: (37, 42, 47, 53) (58, 63, 69, 74)”
Finished Measurements
- Bust: (37, 42, 47, 53) (58, 63, 69, 74)”
- Length: (20, 20 ½, 21, 21 ½) (22, 22 ½, 23, 23 ½)” down center back
Yarn
- MC: (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Noro Sonata or Noro Sonata Shima, or approximately (900, 1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1400, 1500, 1600) yards sport weight yarn
- CC: (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Noro Sonata or Noro Sonata Shima, or approximately (550, 700, 800, 900) (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) yards sport weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#3 16” circular needles
- US#3 29” circular needles
- US#3 double pointed needles
- US#5 16” circular needles
- US#5 29” circular needles
- US#5 double pointed needles
- 1 stitch marker
- Waste yarn or stitch holders
- 6 5/8” buttons
Gauge
24 stitches and 44 rows= 4” in pattern stitch on larger needles
Pressed Flowers Hat
Finished Measurements
- 19” around
- 9” from cast on to crown center
Yarn
- Main color: 1 skein Noro Sonata or Sonata Shima, or approximately 150 yards sport weight yarn
- Contrast color: 1 skein Noro Sonata or Sonata Shima, or approximately 75 yards sport weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#3 16” circular needle for ribbing
- US#5 16” circular needles
- US#4 or US#5 double pointed needles
- 4 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
28 stitches x 34 rows= 4” in Pattern Stitch on larger needle or size to obtain gauge.
Alpine Bloom Hat
Sizes
1, 2, 3 to fit child, adult S/M, adult L/XL
Finished Measurements
- Circumference: 16.75, 20, 23.5”
- Height: 9”
Yarn
1 skein of Noro Sonata (MC) and 1 skein Noro Sonata Shima (CC)
- MC: 110, 120, 130 yards
- CC: 80, 90, 100 yards
Needles and Notions
- US#5 16” circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
- US#3 16” circular needles for ribbing
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Balloon or bowl for blocking
Gauge
24 stitches and 30 rounds over 4” in colorwork pattern on main needle, in the round, after blocking.
Mellow
Sizes
S (M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements
- Lower edge: 48 (50 1/2, 53, 55)”
- Bust: 43 (45, 47, 50)”
- Length: 24 1/4 (24 3/4, 25, 25 1/2)”
Yarn
3 (4, 4, 4) skeins Noro Sonata or Sonata Shima
Needles
- US#3
- US#5
Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch on larger needle
Wandering Waves Bandana Cowl
Final Measurements
- Length: 16”
- Circumference: 22”
Yarn
1 skein Noro Sonata or Noro Sonata Shima, or 290–333 yards sport weight yarn
Needles and Notions
- US#5 24” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Darning/tapestry needle
Gauge
24 stitches and 36 rows over 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges will affect yardage and final measurements.
Eyelet and Garter Top
Size
One size to fit bust of 34-38”
Finished Measurements
- Width (underarm): 48”
- Length 21”
Yarn
3 skeins Noro Sonata or Noro Sonata Shima, or 1179 – 1572 yards sport weight yarn
Needles
US#7
Gauge
24 stitches and 35 rows = 4” in pattern
Om, My! Yoga Socks
Sizes
Small/Medium (Large/X-Large)
Finished Measurements
- Foot circumference: approx 7 (8¼)”
- Foot length to heel opening: 5 (6½)”
- Cuff length: 5 (6½)”
Yarn
1 skein Noro Sonata Shima, or 393 yards sport weight yarn
Needles
US#5
Gauge
27 stitches and 32 rows = 4” in 2 x 2 rib
Shinju
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large) to fit bust 32–34 (34–36, 36–38, 38–40, 40–42) in”
Finished Measurements
- Width: (underarm): 42 (44, 46, 48, 50)”
- Length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26)”
Yarn
2-3 skeins Noro Sonata Shima, or 786 – 1179 yards sport weight yarn
Needles
US#5
Gauge
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” in pattern
Momoka Granny Square Sweater
Size
Medium/X-Large
Yarn
- 5 skeins Noro Sonata for main color, or 1965 yards of sport weight yarn
- 1 skein Noro Sonata for each of the 8 contrast colors, or 393 yards of sport weight yarn for each of the 8 contrast colors
Hook
3.0 mm crochet hook
Chatooga
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
Finished Measurements
- Bust 36 (42, 48)”
- Length 21½ (22½, 24½)”
Yarn
- 2 skeins Noro Sonata (main color)
- 1 skein Noro Sonata for each of 2 contrast colors, or 393 yards of sport weight yarn for each contrast color
Hooks
- US E hook (3.5 mm)
- US F hook (3.75 mm)
Gauge
One granny square = approx 3.2” before joining, using larger hook. After joining, square measures approx 3”
Medusa Wrap
Finished Measurements
- Width approx 59”
- Length approx 59”
Yarn
- 4 skeins Noro Sonata (main color)
- 3 skeins Noro Sonata (contrast color)
Needles
US#4
Gauge
34 stitches and 32 rows = 4” in colorwork pattern
