ITO Notions

ITO Notions
ITO Notions
  • ITO Notions
  • ITO Needle Gauge
  • ITO Memoric Lock Markers
  • ITO Memoric Markers, closed, heart shape
  • ITO Tape Measure
  • ITO Mini Crochet Hook
  • ITO Mini Single Pointed
  • ITO Darning Needles
  • ITO Square Weaving Loom
  • ITO Stitch Holder
  • ITO Cable Stitch Holder
  • ITO Rubber Point Protectors

ITO is the first company to introduce the dark Koshitsu bamboo needles, that are best sold and most cherished in Japan, to European knitters and crocheters. ITO also offers the needles in Japanese needle sizes with steps of 0.3 mm between sizes for the first time in Europe.

 

The best Japanese bamboo is selected and carefully processed that the needles get a warm touch and smooth handle. The material for the dark Koshitsu bamboo needles (up to 10 mm) is stored up to 10 years and additionally steamed which makes the bamboo very hard and prevents warping. Light bamboo needles get easily bent while knitting due to warm hands. Therefore, the Koshitsu bamboo is especially great for smaller needle sizes. The dark bamboo needles are further treated with natural wax for a beautiful finish. Shirotake bamboo is used for the larger needle size which is dried in the sun and processed with essential oils. The needles are accurately manufactured on modern machines, hand polished for a refined surface and thoroughly inspected.

 

ITO premium quality bamboo needles are sustainably manufactured in a traditional handicraft business between Osaka and Kyoto which has been producing knitting needles for more than 100 years.

 

The following notions are available: Stitch Holders S, M & L / Memoric Lock Markers in yellow/blue or black/white / ITO Memoric Markers, closed, heart shape / Rubber Point Protectors S, M, L, Twin Type XL / Tape Measure / Needle Gauge - Japanese Sizes / Darning Needles / Cable Stitch Holders / Mini Single Point Needles / Mini Crochet Hook / Square Weaving Loom 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4'' / Quilting and Sewing Needles