Sonata Shima | Self-striping cotton yarn | Noro

Step into the world of striped sophistication with Sonata Shima, a standout cotton-silk blend from Noro that’s as refined as it is vibrant.

This luxurious self-striping yarn harmonises traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary colour stories to give your handmade projects that extra touch of magic. Crafted in Japan and rich in natural fibres, Sonata Shima brings lightweight softness, durability and stunning colour shifts to your needles, hook or loom. It is ideal for warm-weather wearables and year-round layering pieces.

Whether you’re knitting, crocheting or weaving, Sonata Shima sings with every stitch.

A Yarn with a Story

Noro’s Sonata Shima is where timeless elegance meets modern colourplay. A sibling to the original Sonata yarn, Shima (meaning “stripe” in Japanese) takes everything we love about the base and adds captivating self-striping charm. Inspired by the interplay of light and movement in nature, each skein of Sonata Shima is a delicate composition of fibre and dye, designed to effortlessly elevate your handmade wardrobe with texture, depth and personality.

Why You’ll Love It

Soft, smooth, and lightweight, Sonata Shima is a dream on the needles, hook and loom. Its fine weight makes it perfect for year-round garments and accessories, while the subtle sheen of silk and viscose adds a gentle glow to every stitch. The beautiful striping unfolds as you work, adding visual interest without any extra effort, ideal for both simple stockinette and intricate lace. Plus, the palette is sophisticated, fresh and easy to wear.

You'll love:

Stripes without changing yarns
Cotton-rich blend for breathability and comfort
Elegant drape with just enough structure
Suitable for knitting, crochet, and weaving

Spun with Purpose

At the heart of every Noro yarn is a commitment to harmony between fibre and colour, maker and material and humanity and nature. Founder Eisaku Noro’s vision has always been to preserve the character of the raw fibre and to honour the hand of the artisan. Sonata Shima reflects that ethos with its rustic refinement and painterly striping, inviting makers to slow down, appreciate natural beauty and find joy in every stitch.

Perfect For

Lightweight garments like tees, tanks, and cardigans
Transitional weather shawls and scarves
Lacy textures that play with the stripe pattern
Standout weaving projects

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Sonata Shima | Self-striping cotton yarn

Name: Sonata Shima | Self-striping cotton yarn
Brand: Noro

$32.00

Made in Japan

35% cotton; 25% viscose; 20% silk; 20% polyamide

Approx 360m / 393yds

Approx 100g / 3.52 oz

Sport / 5ply
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