Inspired by the elegance of Japanese style, Abacatha is a timeless summer scarf with a minimalistic flair. A string of pearls form an off-centred line, bringing to mind an elegant necklace or the beads of an abacus. The technique that achieves this is similar to intarsia, but instead of switching yarns at the motif, you will add another thread in with the working yarn. This creates an ethereal, nearly transparent motif. ITO’s Washi and Tetsu combine paper, silk and stainless steel to create a crisp and cool-to-the-touch feel and fashionably creased body, while Sensai adds a wisp of fuzzy mohair to the pearls. Buy the pattern here.
