By American designer Sally Brandl. English language

MEASUREMENTS

• Kouki Cowl— Circumference 52”. Height 11”.
• Kouki Scarf— Circumference 17”. Length 63”.
• Kinu Cowl— Circumference 56”. Height 10”.
• Kinu Scarf— Circumference 18”. Length 67 (76)”.

YARN

• Ito Kouki— Cowl (Scarf)— 25 (50) grams each of 5 colors. Shown in A (232 Aqua Gray), B (231 Moonrock), C (230 Parchment), D (233 Gray) and E (234 Penquin); OR
• Ito Kinu— Cowl (Scarf)— 50 (50) grams each of 5 colors. Shown in A (374 Pool Green), B (373 Cam Green), C (353 Pine Soap), D (355 Caravan) and E (372 Lead Green).

NEEDLES

• Cowl— 32” circular US 3 (3.25 mm).
• Scarf— 16” circular US 3 (3.25 mm).

GAUGE

• Kouki Version— 25 sts and 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch.
• Kinu Version— 23 sts and 48 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch.

By Tanja Lay. English language pattern download.

Lake Biwa is the biggest lake in Japan and the inspiration for this shawl. The pattern reminds us of the waves that roll in from the lake. The easily-remembered pattern is well-suited for first time lace knitters. The unusually imprinted cotton yarn ITO Zome Gima evokes the maritime theme of the shawl.

SIZE

• Length approx. 80¾" (205 cm); Width approx. 15¾″ (40 cm).

YARN

• 125 gr ITO Zome Gima.

NEEDLES

• 24" (60 cm) circular US 2½ (3 mm).

GAUGE

• 26.5 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm)

By American designer Beatrice Smith. English language.

MEASUREMENTS

• Width at Cast-on 8”.
• Width at End ½”.
• Length 66” (slightly stretched).

YARN

• Color A  25 grams of Ito Gami Picot (shown in Caramel #050).
• Color B 25 grams of Ito Gami Picot (shown in Charcoal #046).
• Color C 50 grams of Isager Alpaca 2 (shown in #23).

NEEDLES

• Straight or circular US 6 (4 mm).
• 2 short double-pointed US 2 (2.75 mm).

NOTIONS

• Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

• 20 sts and 33 rows in garter st = 4” on US 6 (4 mm).

By American designer Gregory Courtney. English language.
 

MEASUREMENTS

• Cap Fits average adult head (21-22” stretched over head).
• Wrist Warmers: Women’s small (medium-large) hand.

YARN

• 100 grams of Ito Rokku will make both hat and wrist warmers.

NEEDLES

• 16” circular US 5 (3.75 mm).
• Set of 4 or 5 double-pointed US 5 (3.75 mm).

NOTIONS

• Stitch marker.
• Cable needle.
• Darning needle.

 GAUGE

• 24 sts and 33 rows = 4” in p2, k3 pattern, relaxed.

By American designer Gregory Courtney. English language. Reversible: turn the tube inside out to show stripes.

MEASUREMENTS

• Circumference 15”.
• Length 72”.

YARN

• Color A (Dark) 100 grams of Ito Kinu (shown in Charcoal #387) AND 75 grams of Ito Washi (shown in Charcoal #263). Hold 1 strand each of Kinu and Washi together.
• Color B (Light) 50 grams of Ito Kinu (shown in Angora #350) AND 50 grams of Ito Washi (shown in Angora #260). Hold 1 strand each of Kinu and Washi together.

NEEDLES

• 16” circular US 4 (3.50 mm).

NOTIONS

• Stitch marker.

GAUGE

• 32 sts = 4” in Check/Stripe Pattern (holding 1 strand each of Kinu and Washi together) slightly stretched.

By American designer Onanoko. English language pattern.

SIZES

• Kerchief (Shawl).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Width 41 (56)”.
• Length 20 (27)”.

YARN

• 50 (75) grams of Ito Washi.
• Optional 20 (40) grams of Ito Niji. Niji is a fine thread with long sequences of artfully plied colors that will add a subtle wash to your scarf or shawl when carried along with Washi. It won’t change your gauge significantly.

NEEDLES

• 36” circular US 4 (3.5 mm).
• Straight or circular US 8 (5 mm) for binding off.

GAUGE

• 20 sts and 34 rows = 4” in garter st on US 4 (3.5mm).

By American designer Sally Brandl. English language.

MEASUREMENTS

• Width: 4½”.
• Length: 60” (not including fringe, which adds 5” at each end).

YARN

• 40 grams of Ito Serishin.
• 50 grams of Ito Kinu.
• Hold 1 strand each of Serishin and Kinu together throughout.

NEEDLES

• Straight or circular US 6 (4 or 4.25 mm).

GAUGE

• 31 sts = 4” in Lace Pattern.

Designed by Zara Murken. English language pattern download.

MEASUREMENTS

• Width  9”.
• Length  100”.

YARN

• MC - 100 gr Ito Gima 8.5. Shown in Olive #022.
• 50 gr each of 4 Ito Kinu colors. Shown in the following:
  • A - Gold Oak #486.
  • B - Olive #488.
  • C - Pacific #490.
  • D - Mustard #487.
• Hold 1 strand each of MC and Kinu color together throughout in combinations as specified.

NEEDLES

• US 5 (3.75 mm).

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers.

GAUGE

• 21 sts and 33 rows = 4” in stockinette st.
• Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if necessary.

esigned by Tanja Lay. FREE English language pattern.

We’re super excited about our new yarn, Ito Rakuda, a dreamy mix of wool and camel fiber. It is gloriously soft and full-bodied, plumping up nicely with the first hand wash.

We want to spread the excitement with this free pattern for Rakuda. You know what they say: “Cold hands, warm heart.” Now you can have warm hands, too! This super simple pattern can be whipped up in no time with just one cone of ITO Rakuda. So get yourself busy choosing one of the many Rakuda colors and then we can begin.

SIZES

• 1 (2, 3).
• Length approx. 30 cm / 11¾".
• Circumference approx. 13 (16, 19) cm / 5 (6¼, 7½)".

YARN

• All Sizes: 40 gr Ito Rakuda.

NEEDLES

• 6" double-pointed US 2 (2.75 mm) or 32" circular if you are using the "magic loop" technique.

GAUGE

• 32 sts and 36 rnds in stockinette st with US 2 (2.75 mm).

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

• Stockinette stitch in rnds: knit all sts
• Make 1 left (m1l):  From front, with tip of left-hand needle, lift running thread between st just worked and next st onto left-hand needle; knit into back of this loop. 
• Make 1 right (m1r): From back,with tip of left-hand needle, lift running thread between st just worked and next st; knit into front of this loop.
• NB: Cast on and bind off very loosely so that the ends are nice and stretchy (to fit over your palm).

WRIST WARMERS
Cast on 42 (51, 60) sts loosely. Join to work in the rnd making sure not to twist; work in stockinette st until piece measures 22.5 cm / 8¾" = 86 rds from cast on.

Thumb Gusset
Rd 1: k10, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 2 and all even rds: k all sts
Rd 3: k10, m1r, k1, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 5: k10, m1r, k3, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 7: k10, m1r, k5, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 9: k10, m1r, k7, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 11: k10, m1r, k9, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 13: k10, m1r, k11, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 15: k10, m1r, k13, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 17: k10, m1r, k15, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 19: k10, m1r, k17, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 21 (only sizes 2 & 3): k10, m1r, k19, m1l, k rem sts
Rd 23 (only size 3): k10, m1r, k21, m1l, k rem sts
Next round: loosely bind off the 19 (21, 23increased sts. Join remaining 42 (51) 60 sts in rd and work until piece measures 30 cm / 11 ¾" = 117 rnds from cast on. Bind off all sts loosely.

Work the second wrist warmer same as the first.

Finishing
Weave in ends. Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry.

Key
st             stitch
m1l        make 1 left
m1r        make 1 right
rem        remaining

Next step: Wear! Or wrap them up nicely for your favorite warm-hearted person.