Ito Shimo

The Japanese word for yarn, Ito is a brand of luxury yarns spun & dyed in Japan.  Steeped in a rich, textile tradition, Ito yarns possess a beautiful, fine hand & knit into sophisticated pieces that are meant to be worn & treasured.  Each yarn is intentionally dyed into a classic palette of colors that stand the test of time.  The yarns are gorgeous knit alone or combined to create unique fabrics. A true all-season yarn, Shimo is spun with a blend of merino wool & recycled silk.  Incredibly soft & lightweight, this luxury fingering weight yarn is exquisite knit alone, doubled or held alongside another yarn. Spun on a trolley spinner, the yarn has a stunning heathered look for casual, yet sophisticated wraps, scarves, tees & cardigans. Fiber Content: 80% Mulesing-free Merino Wool, 20% Recycled Silk Weight: Super Fine/ Light Fingering Yardage: 291 yards Ball/Skein Weight: 50g Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Spun & dyed in Japan  Needle Size: US 4 (3.5 mm) needle Knitting Stitch Gauge: 6.5 stitches per 1”/ 26 stitches per 4”