ITO Kinu

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ITO Kinu is a 100% silk noil yarn, also called organic silk, as it is produced from the leftovers of spun filament silk. Differently colored fibers are blended for this silk noil yarn, to produce a melange effect. Kinu is an all-purpose silk yarn - for sportive as well as for elegant wear. Knit it single or multistranded.

Enjoy its pleasant feel!

Special orders accepted, just email colour nr and amounts to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a quote.
A minimum quantity of 3 cones applies on backorder and special order items.


Find all ITO Kinu Colourways here

Composition: 100% Silk 
Yardage (Meter / Yards): 50 g ~ 425 m / 464 yds
Recommended needle size: 
single stranded: 2.00 - 3.00 mm / US 0 - 2 
double stranded: 3.50 - 4.50 mm / US 4 - 7
Care instruction: hand wash

Tip:
Kinu can be knit single stranded for lace and lightweight summer scarves and shawls.
For shirts and sweaters, we recommend knitting Kinu double-stranded or in combination with ITO Washi or ITO Sensai.

Find patterns for this yarn here ravelry

ITO Kinu 355 Caravan

CAD$16.95
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4 In Stock
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ITO KINU 359 Persimmon

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 360 Cayenne Red

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 361 Chili Pepper

CAD$16.95
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ITO KINU 366 Plum

CAD$16.95
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5 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 382 Mix Navy

CAD$16.95
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8 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 385 Light Gray

CAD$16.95
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3 In Stock
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ITO KINU 374 Pool Green

CAD$16.95
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3 In Stock
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ITO KINU 379 Iron Blue

CAD$16.95
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4 In Stock
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ITO KINU 380 Denim

CAD$16.95
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6 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 387 Charcoal

CAD$16.95
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5 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 388 Black

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 389 White

CAD$16.95
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4 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 390 Blueberry

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 391 Violet

CAD$16.95
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3 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 392 Capri Blue

CAD$16.95
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6 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 393 Pale Blue

CAD$16.95
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2 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 395 Grass

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 396 Hydrangea

CAD$16.95
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1 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 397 Bordeaux

CAD$16.95
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5 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 399 Peach

CAD$16.95
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4 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 485 Camel

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 486 Gold Oak

CAD$16.95
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6 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 487 Mustard

CAD$16.95
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3 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 488 Olive

CAD$16.95
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6 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 489 Ink

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 490 Pacific

CAD$16.95
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ITO Kinu 491 Mint

CAD$16.95
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3 In Stock
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ITO Kinu 492 Lime

CAD$16.95
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ITO KINU 367 Rose

CAD$16.95
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ITO KINU 384 Snow Gray

CAD$16.95
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BigInJapanTop

Big in Japan is designed for the lovely yarns ITO Washi and ITO Kinu!

You can find the pattern by Katrin Schneider on ravelryor order it with your kit.

The oversized boxy shirt is started by knitting the back from top down to the base of the armhole. The shoulder part is shaped using short rows. Then, both fronts are knitted separately from the top down to the base of the neckline, working increases for the boat neck at the same time. After joining both fronts and working them down to the base of the armhole, back and fronts are then joined for working in the round straight to the hem. 

For the neck finishing, stitches are picked up along the neck, and a small neck band is worked.

size

XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished chest measurements
43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 58)“ / 110 (115, 120, 125, 130, 134, 139, 145, 148) cm
sample is size XS worn with 11” / 28 cm positive ease

yarn

3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins of ITO Washi (54% Paper, 46% Viscose, 25 g / 250 m) knit together with 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of ITO Kinu (100% silk, 50 g / 425 m),

kit

The kit contains ITO Washi, colorway Chili Pepper and ITO Kinu, colorway Hydrangea. Both yarns are held together.

If you would like a different colour combo, you can let us know in the "Customer Note" part of the ordering screen.

ITO Washi 606 Chilli Pepper

ITO Washi 606 Chili Pepper

ITO Kinu 396 Hydrangea

ITO Kinu 396 Hydrangea

CAD$60.55
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This item can be backordered
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BigInJapanSweater

Big in Japan sweater is the sleeve version of the shirt Big in Japan.

You can find the pattern by Katrin Schneider on ravelry and order it with your kit.

The used combination of ITO Kinu and ITO Sensai is adorable, the sweater fluffy and light like a cloud.

The oversized boxy sweater is started by knitting the back from top down to the base of the armhole. The shoulder part is shaped using short rows. Then, both fronts are knitted separately from the top down to the base of the neckline, working increases for the boat neck at the same time. After joining both fronts and working them down to the base of the armhole, back and fronts are then joined for working in the round straight to the hem. 

For the neck finishing, stitches are picked up along the neck, and a small neck band is worked.
For the sleeves, stitches are picked up along the armhole and the sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs.

sizes

XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished chest measurements
43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 58)“ / 110 (115, 120, 125, 130, 134, 139, 145, 148) cm
Sample is shown in size XS with 11” / 28 cm positive ease

yarn

3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of ITO Kinu (100% silk, 50 g / 425 m) knit together with 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of ITO Sensai (60& mohair, 40% silk, 20 g / 240 m),

kit

The kit contains ITO Kinu, colorway Caravan and ITO Sensai, colorway Mustard. Both yarns are held together.

If you would like a different colour combo, you can let us know in the "Customer Note" part of the ordering screen.

ITO Kinu 355 Caravan

ITO Kinu 355 Caravan

ITO Sensai 691 Mustard

ITO Sensai 691 Mustard

CAD$115.00
(Excl. tax)
1 In Stock
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ITO Big in Japan Sweater

Big In Japan Sweater by Katrin Schneider

Big in Japan Sweater by Katrin Schneider is designed for the lovely yarns ITO Kinu and ITO Sensai!
The used combination of ITO Kinu and ITO Sensai is adorable, the sweater fluffy and light like a cloud!

 

 You can find and buy the pattern on ravelry

 

MyLYS Shirt by Katrin Schneider

MyLYS Summer Shirt by Katrin Schneider

by Katrin Schneider

The MyLYS summer shirt, designed for my favorite LYS, shows like its hometown Hamburg two different sides. It appears cool and clear from the front but the button and lace at the back add a romantic touch.
The pattern offers two possibilities - a sleeveless version for hot summer days and 3/4 sleeves for cooler days to match the changing weather conditions in Hamburg.

The pattern uses ITO GIMA 8.5 and ITO SHIO held together or ITO Kinu

pattern available on ravelry

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