Warm weather stitching is all about lightweight fibres and vibrant colors—it’s no wonder we love Japanese yarnmaker Noro‘s cotton and silk-based yarns!
Named for a traditional children’s game played with coin-shaped pieces of sea glass, Noro 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 worsted weight blend of cotton, silk, wool, and viscose, Ohajiki is perfect for quick-stitching summer tops, shawls, and dresses.
Stop by our Alexandria store now through April 13 and get inspired with our Ohajiki trunk show, featuring five stunning knit and crochet patterns for spring and summer!
Filigree
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 (4.5 mm) needles, in eyelet pattern after wet blocking.
Hazuki
Sizes
Small/Medium (Large/1X); finished bust circumference 46 (52)”.
Yarn
3 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
Sunny
Sizes
One size; 16″ x 14″.
Yarn
2 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
18 stitches & 16 rounds = 4″ on US#D-3 (3.25 mm) hook in half double crochet, after wet blocking.
Tere
Sizes
S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X); finished bust circumference 41½ (44½, 47½, 50, 53, 56)”
Yarn
3-4 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches & 30 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.
Cerith
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, 1X); finished bust circumference 38 (40, 42, 44)”.
Yarn
2-3 balls Noro Ohajiki (50% cotton, 20% silk, 15% wool, 15% viscose; 459 yards/420 meters per 150-gram ball).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
US#10 (6 mm) needles, US#H-8 (5 mm) hook, US#J-10 (6 mm) hook.