Love textural, tweedy yarns but looking for something lighter for warm weather projects? Noro Kakigori is back in space with some exciting new colorways!
A breezy blend of cotton, silk, and viscose from iconic yarnmakers Noro, Kakigori’s sophisticated, subtly shifting shades are inspired by sweet and colorful Japanese shaved ice desserts (kakigōri かき氷) – perfect for spring and summer wear! (We LOVE the color lineup for this season!)
This DK-weight thick-and-thin single-ply with colorful slubs of silk comes in giant “dragon eggs” of a whopping 660 yards each, so you can stitch up shawls, baby garments, and even summer tops from just a ball or two!
Yarn Details
- DK weight
- 50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon
- 660 yards (604 meters) per 200-gram ball
- 21-24 stitches = 4″ on US#5 (3.75mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) needles or US#F-5 (3.75mm) to US#7 (4.5mm) hook
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $48, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Trellis
We might not personally style these together, but either piece would be a super cute beach coverup – we see the vision!
Sizes
Small (Medium, Large); finished bust circumference 36 (38, 41)”, finished waist/hip circumference 32 (34½, 37½)”.
Yarn
3-4 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 18 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in lace pattern after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#7/4.5mm) for edging.
Look At My Holes
Similar concept, but with way more sizes & gender-inclusive. Every body is a beach body!
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL)(XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X); finished chest circumference 35.5 (37.75, 40, 44.5, 49.25) (53.75, 58.25, 62.75, 67.5)”, suggested positive ease 2-4″.
Yarn
All sizes: 1 ball Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5mm) needles, in mesh pattern after wet blocking. Use 4 sizes smaller needle (US#5/3.75mm) for ribbing.
Unwind
Check out the Rav projects for this one, it looks SO comfy and airy!
Sizes
S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL); finished bust circumference 43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 54)”.
Yarn
All sizes: 2 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US#8 (5mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#6/4mm) for edging.
June Top
Love the strappy scoop neck on this!
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL; finished chest circumference 31.5 (33) 35.5 (37) 40.25 (45) 48.75″, suggested negative ease 2″.
Yarn
1 (1) 1 (1) 1-2 (1-2) 1-2 balls Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller needle (US#4/3.5mm) for edging.
Arna
Whole shawl, one ball!
Size
One size; 56 x 28″.
Yarn
1 ball Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
11 stitches and 8 rows = 4” on US#G-6 (4mm) hook, in mesh stitch after wet blocking.
Shoreline Mitts
Okay, these are actually so cute, and you can make three pairs with one ball to gift to your besties. Sweet bridesmaids’ gifts?
Size
One size.
Yarn
1 ball (makes 3 pairs) Noro Kakigori (50% cotton, 30% silk, 10% viscose, 10% nylon; 660 yards/604 meters per 200-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
4 stitches and 7 rows = 4” on US#E-4 (3.5mm) hook, in shell pattern after wet blocking.
