The Kesshou Pullover by Rastus Hsu highlights the beauty of origami knitting, featuring crisp pleats and striking geometric texture for an architectural silhouette.
Worked bottom-up, the body is knitted in the round from the hem to the underarms, where front and back are separated and worked flat. After seaming the shoulders, stitches are picked up to work the sleeves and neckband seamlessly in the round.
Because origami knitting relies on structural memory to keep folds defined and bouncy, yarn choice is key. Designed for ITO So Kosho (90% Merino, 10% Cashmere), the high wool content provides the lightweight resilience and bounce needed to keep every fold crisp and every detail beautifully dimensional.
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ITO yarns are more than just material, they are an expression of clarity, precision, and artisanal depth. Each thread tells the story of Japanese textile art, where tradition and innovation merge into a unique whole.
These fine, carefully spun yarns are made in Japan and are known for their exceptional quality, unique texture, and distinctive color palette. Whether flowing and soft, light and airy, or textured, ITO offers yarns for projects with soul and character.
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Our Yarn Guide helps you find exactly the right material for your project. It helps you make decisions and provides the best possible guidance through our entire selection.
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Most ITO yarns are made from select natural fibers such as silk, wool, mohair, cotton, linen, and paper. Our yarns are produced in Japan using traditional methods and are partially finished by hand.
Every ITO yarn offers a unique combination of texture, color, and material. Our yarns are exceptionally fine, creating flowing fabrics that blend beautifully. This makes them particularly well-suited for precise work and multi-strand knitting.
Yes. All ITO yarns are manufactured in Japan by specialized spinning mills with a long tradition and the highest quality standards.
At ITO, we are committed to responsible manufacturing. Many of our yarns are made from natural fibers, byproducts of silk production, or recycled materials. We are, of course, dedicated to animal welfare and use only mulesing-free wool.
We continuously monitor our supply chains to ensure fair and environmentally friendly processes. We apply the same standards to our packaging materials.
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