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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Yamagata Shawl consists of 4 balls of ITO Awayuki (80% mohair, 20% silk), the bouclé yarn, and is available in eight different variations or can be put together individually. It is knitted with the circular needle ITO No. 8 号 (4.5 mm).
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
HOKEI II has textured patterns with knit and purl stitches and i-cord selvedges. The pattern offers three versions: Version 1 has a simple square grid that is sufficient for dark yarn shades; version 2 has a double square grid which is particularly effective with medium and light yarn shades; the third version is even more textured with 4 neste...
Knitting: Scarf
The Hokei Scarf has a square grid of knit and purl stitches in the main yarn ITO Shimo. The basic grid is accentuated by marled squares in ITO Sensai. The scarf is knitted with the main yarn throughout, for the marled intarsia effect both yarns are held together. Level is advanced beginners. The pattern is written out.
Knitting: Pullover
AKITA II is knitted seamlessly from the top down in rounds. Start with the neck ribbing, then increase for the sleeves and body while working a triangle in seed stitch for the front and back. The triangular-sleeve seams are closed with a three-needle-bind-off. The sleeve cuffs are finished in ribbing in rounds. The body is finished in seed stit...
Knitting: Tee
SANDA is an oversized shirt with short raglan sleeves. It is knitted seamlessly, top down starting with the back neckline from which stitches are picked up for the fronts. It is first knitted in rows and then continued in rounds in stockinette stitch. Cuffs are worked in ribbing. The combination of ITO Asa and ITO Washi have a mix of natural ma...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ANJO bulky is the third version of the ANJO triangular shawls series. This voluminous shawl with a geomeric pattern is knitted from our bulky yarn ITO Yomo in combination with ITO Sensai. With 10 mm / US 15 needles it is a quick knit. ITO Sensai adds extra softness to the shawl. Knitted from the bottom up.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
HAGI hat and cowl are knitted in the round with a slip stitch pattern. The cowl is in one size, the hat pattern offers two sizes and two lengths. For both the size is easy to customize. With 7 colors of ITO Kuroten 21 different color combinations can be knitted. When using highly contrasting colors the areas between the slip stitch rows are emp...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The KATO shawl is knitted in garter stitch with little rectangles in stockinette stitch. It is a basic shawl with a fine, subtle structure through the geometric pattern. The soft, flowing drape and the elegant look result from the special silk yarn ITO Serishin.
Crochet: Scarf
The Marled Crochet Scarf consists of small crocheted squares that are sewn together. For the marled effect two threads of ITO Shio in different colors are held together. 11 different colors of ITO Shio are used to make 21 marled combinations.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
The Shibafu pillowcase is knitted with ITO Tategami, a paper chenille yarn with a cotton core. The surface is reminiscent of a short-cut lawn, while the feel is surprisingly soft and pleasant. An unusual and very decorative cushion with a literally taken special touch.
Knitting: Pullover
AKITA explores triangular shapes. The Pullover is knitted bottom up, back and front are worked in the round first, then divided and finished separately in rows. The wide sleeves are worked individually in rows. The CO edge of the sleeves is seamed leaving an opening for the arm ribbing. Sleeves, back and front are seamed together. The neck ribb...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The granny square pattern is a crochet classic. The UBE shawl uses the variation of the half granny square. The artisanal dying process of ITO Tsuchi gives this shawl its colorful stripes. Despite the holes the alpaca-wool-blend keeps you cozy warm. The pattern includes the basic chart and a short written instruction.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Give yourself or your loved ones a great winter treat with this super soft and super warm cashmere hat. DATE is a classic unisex beanie made with our woolen spun cashmere yarn ITO Karei. The pattern offers 4 sizes from XS to L for head circumferences from 46 to 62 cm / 18 to 24 ½’’ and two heights. The long beanie is supposed to fit loosely and...
Knitting: Scarf
The TADAMI scarf features a big and bold chevron pattern with asymmetric color blocking. The pattern includes two versions with different lengths of color blocks. The same pattern sequence is worked on both sides of the fabric which makes this scarf an easy knit suited also to beginners who can work yarn overs and decreases. The side selvedges ...
Knitting: Scarf
Hino II is a light summer scarf with silk, paper, rayon and wool. Due to the paper part the scarf has a slightly dry touch. With less than 100 g (4 oz.) it’s a lightweight, comfortable summer accessory. Hino II is a diverting knit with its five different textured patterns, change of yarn and colors.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The GIFU shawl is knitted top down from the long side to the tip of the triangle. It is an airy summer shawl that lives from contrasts. Almost opaque sections knitted in garter stitch with ITO Urugami (72% wool, 28% paper) alternate with transparent lace pattern stripes in ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% wool). Smooth and matt yarn contrasts with s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
TENDO II is a variation on our popular TENDO pattern in muted colors. If you already purchased the pattern, you can just start with the new color combinations. TENDO is knitted bottom up with short rows in three differently colored sections. The great thing is that due to the short row shaping the shawl knits up pretty quickly towards the end. ...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Our YUKI Collection is a design collaboration between Japanese knitwear designer Yuki Kushida and Tanja Lay. Deceptively simple geometric shaping unifies this line, in some cases with surprising results.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
SAYO is an A-line cardigan with a shawl collar worked from side to side: right front, back and left front are knitted in one piece. The set-in sleeves allow the garment to fit the body closely without creating excessive volume. The hem and collar are knitted in rib pattern and picked up from the main body. Due to the fluffy and lightweight yarn...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
IGA is an asymmetrical triangular shawl with i-cord edging. It is worked from the shortest side of the triangle with decreases and yarn-over increases for a little lace detail. The stripe pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together throughout. Two strands of ITO Sensai alternate with one strand of ITO Sensai and one strand of ITO Z...
Knitting: Vest
Our YUKI Collection is a design collaboration between Japanese knitwear designer Yuki Kushida and Tanja Lay. Deceptively simple geometric shaping unifies this line, in some cases with surprising results.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Our YUKI Collection is a design collaboration between Japanese knitwear designer Yuki Kushida and Tanja Lay. Deceptively simple geometric shaping unifies this line, in some cases with surprising results.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Socks by Claudia Eisenkolb for ITO. These socks are inspired by her love of Japanese simplicity: clear shapes and lines and attention to detail. MOKUSEI features a diamond pattern created from simple knit and purl stitches. Gusset increases are worked at the same time as the heel, so no picking up of stitches is required. Sole and toe are worke...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is the perfect project for beginners, who want to try their hands on triangular shawls!
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
Wrap yourself up this winter in this cuddly combo of ITO Sensai and ITO Kido. The warmth of wool and the sensational softness of mohair and silk will keep out the chill and let you enjoy the fresh air. The OTSUKI set has a raised chevron motif made with alternating knit and purl stitches, making for a fun knit and creating lots of air pockets t...
Knitting: Poncho
Our YUKI Collection is a design collaboration between Japanese knitwear designer Yuki Kushida and Tanja Lay. Deceptively simple geometric shaping unifies this line, in some cases with surprising results.
Knitting: Pullover
The KITAMI pullover is a thing of contradictions: thanks to the camel content of ITO Rakuda, it is both exceptionally lightweight and very warm. It has a loose, flattering cut with minimal shaping, bringing to mind Japanese style, while its snug, elbow-length sleeves and ITO Rakuda’s exceptional softness make it a cozy wear. KITAMI is a sleek a...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Our YUKI Collection is a design collaboration between Japanese knitwear designer Yuki Kushida and Tanja Lay. Deceptively simple geometric shaping unifies this line, in some cases with surprising results.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Tendo Shawl is a nice project for advanced beginners to learn or practice short rows. For good knitters the pattern is still challenging enough as a project for travel and relaxed knitting. The color changes keep knitting interesting and due to the short rows the shawls knits up quickly towards the end.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Six easy knitting & crochet patterns for hats, scarfs & cowls for men. Easy beginners projects showcasing how to work with one or two strands of yarn and different techniques as traditional in Japanese textile design.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Six easy patterns for hats, scarfs & cowls with the new ITO quality YOMO.
