ITO Washi
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ITO Washi follows the tradition of noble Japanese paper yarns with an extremely silky softness. The yarn has a good stitch definition and therefore also shows lace patterns nicely. The paper is twisted with a rayon thread which gives the necessary stability to garments and accessories. Washi is washable. We recommend handwash.
Composition: 54% Paper, 46% Viscose
Yardage (Meter / Yards): 25 g ~ 250 m / 273 yds
Recommended needle size: single-stranded: 2,00 - 3,00 mm / US 0 - 2 double-stranded: 3,00 - 4,00 mm / US 2 - 6
Care instruction: hand wash
Tips: Paper yarns have a lasting tradition in Japan. They are often compared to silk in their noble character and have similar properties to silk: Cooling in summer and warming in winter. Washi can be knit single-stranded for lace and lightweight summer scarfs. For shirts and jackets, we recommend knitting Washi double-stranded or in combination with Niji or Asa.