Spring and summer stitching is all about lightweight fibres and vibrant colors—it’s no wonder we’re in love with Japanese yarnmaker Noro‘s amazing lineup of cotton and silk-based yarns! (Much like the DMV, Japan can be extremely hot and humid during the summer, so breathable fibres are key.)
Named for a traditional children’s game played with coin-shaped pieces of sea glass, Ohajiki‘s cheerful, self-striping colorways are inspired by how colorful glass pieces look when light shines through them, reminiscent of the simple pleasures of childhood.
An airy blend of cotton, silk, wool, and viscose, Ohajiki is perfect for quick-stitching summer tops, shawls, and dresses – and with 459 yards per giant “dinosaur egg” ball, you only need a few for even large projects!
Yarn Details
- Worsted weight
- 50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose
- 459 yards (420 meters) per 150-gram ball
- 18-20 stitches = 4″ on US#6 (4mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) needles or US#G-6 (3.75mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) hook
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $42, in-store only
Our pattern picks
Filigree
Cute over a cami or as a beach coverup!
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X); finished bust circumference 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”.
Yarn
2-4 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
14.5 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles, in eyelet pattern after wet blocking.
Lakes V-Neck Pullover
Danielle says, “I LOVE this sweater for ALL season-transitioning yarns, and it would be so fun with the subtle color changes of this Noro!”
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL; finished bust circumference 40 (44) 46½ (50½) 55 (58¾) 62½ (66¼) 70”, suggested positive ease 10″.
Yarn
2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use 1 size smaller needle (US#8/5mm) for ribbing.
Pink Agave Shawl
One ball, one shawl!
Sizes
One size with directions for shorter or longer; approximately 15 x 67″.
Yarn
1-2 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches = 4” on US#7 (5.5mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.
Malibu Sweater
Relax and let the yarn do the (color)work!
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); finished bust circumference 38.5 (42.5, 57.25, 50.75, 56, 59.5)”, suggested positive ease 4-6″.
Yarn
3-5 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
13 stitches = 4” on US K-10 (6.5mm) hook, in ripple stitch after wet blocking.
Ombre Blossom Cowl
Crochet two cowls with one ball of Ohajiki!
Size
One size.
Yarn
1 ball Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
12 stitches = 4” on US H-8 (5mm) hook, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.
