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

You can find the pattern by Katrin Schneider on  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 Sensai 691 Mustard

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

You can find the pattern by Katrin Schneider on or 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 Chili Pepper

ITO Kinu 396 Hydrangea

“Doppio” is an asymmetrical shawl with an unusual shape.
The first section, knit in garter stitch, is followed by a second section in which a second yarn is introduced in a striped pattern. The shawl is completed by a third section in a lace stitch to create visual impact.
The shawl is finished with I-cord borders for a tailored look.
You start knitting from the narrow tip of the shawl, so it can be made as long or as short as you want, depending on how much yarn you have!

Finished measurements:
228 cm – 89 ¾ in along the longer side and 107 cm – 42 ¼ in along the shorter side (after blocking).

The kit contains:
ITO Rakuda #645 Aqua (70% Wool and 30% Camel: 211 m – 231 yds / 40 gr – 1.41 oz. cone): 2 cones (370 m – 405 yds);
ITO Sensai #325 Aqua (60% Mohair and 40% Silk: 240 m – 262 yds / 20 gr – 0.71 oz. skein): 2 skeins (360 m – 394 yds).

You can pick your own colours; just let us know in the comment section at the checkout stage or send us an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The pattern by ANKESTRiCK is available for €5.90 EUR on 

NOTEN

Noten is a bow to the master of colorful patterned fabrics, Dries van Noten.

The sweater is worked seamlessly in rounds in one piece from the top-down. After the collar is worked, the colorwork-yoke is shaped by increases for body and sleeves, and additional radial increases up to the sleeve separation. The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, underarm stitches are cast on, and you continue to work the body with some side-pleats at chest height onwards to the bottom ribbing.
After the body is completed with color blocks, sleeve stitches are placed back on the needles to be worked top-down in the round.

Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished bust circumference: 86 (92, 100, 108, 115) (124, 134, 144, 154) cm / 33.85 (36.25, 39.4, 42.5, 45.25) (48.8, 52.5, 56.75, 60.75 ) inches
Please choose a size with approx. 6-8 cm / 2.5-3.25 inches of positive ease at bust.

kit

The kit contains ITO Rakuda, colorways 645 Charcoal, 655 Angora, 645 Aqua, 650 Red, and 657 Chili Pepper.

Yarn

Main Color (MC): 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) x ITO Rakuda #641 Charcoal

Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) x ITO Rakuda #655 Angora

Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 1 x ITO Rakuda , #650 Red

Contrast Color 3 (CC3): 1 x ITO Rakuda #657 Chili Pepper

Contrast Color 4 (CC4): 1 x ITO Rakuda #645 Aqua

Choose the size below

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

You can find and buy the pattern by Katrin Schneider on 

Purple Coke Sweater is the sleeve version of the shirt Purple Coke.
I also added a collar and long ribbed cuffs to the sweater. The instructions for both can be left out to get the same look as the Purple Coke shirt.

The used combination of ITO Urugami and ITO Sensai is just perfect for spring, the sweater is warm, very soft and incredibly light.

The slightly oversized and cropped raglan pullover is worked in rounds from the top down. Then the sleeves are worked in the round and finished with ribbed cuffs.

size

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest measurements 36.5 (38.75, 41, 43.25, 45.5, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56.25)“ / 93 (98.25, 104.25, 109.5, 115.75, 121.75, 127, 132.25, 137.5, 142.5) cm

Sample is shown in size 3 (41“ / 104.25 cm) with 7” / 18 cm positive ease. I recommend a smaller ease for bigger sizes.

yarn in kit:

3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of ITO Urugami (72% Wool, 28% Paper, 40 g / 240 m / 262 y)
knit together with
3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of ITO Sensai (60% Mohair, 40% Silk, 20 g / 240 m / 262 y)

The kit contains ITO Urugami, colorway 216 Coffee and ITO Sensai, colorway 331 Logwood. 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 Urugami 216 Coffee

ITO SENSAI 331 Logwood

Purple Coke is designed for the yarns ITO Urugami and ITO Tetsu, but can also be worked with other ITO yarns e.g. ITO Sensai instead of ITO Tetsu to get a warmer and softer version.

The oversized and cropped raglan shirt is worked in rounds from the top down. Then the short sleeves are finished with ribbing.

You can find and buy the pattern by Katrin Schneider on 

size

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest measurements 40 (42.25, 45, 47.25, 50, 52.5, 54.75, 57, 59.25, 61.5)“ / 102 (108, 114, 120, 127, 133, 139, 145, 150, 156) cm

Sample is shown in size 3 (45“ / 114 cm) with 10.25” / 26 cm positive ease. I recommend less ease for bigger sizes.

yarn

2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins of ITO Urugami (72% Wool, 28% Paper, 40 g / 240 m / 262 y) knit together with 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins of ITO Tetsu (61% Silk, 39% Stainless steel, 15 g / 246 m / 269 y),

kit

The kit contains ITO Urugami, colorway Coke and ITO Tetsu, colorway Prune. 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 Urugami 208 Coke

ITO Tetsu 432 Prune

One of my most beloved patterns is half fisherman’s rib. In this sweater, I turned the wrong side out and added two more patterns.
The result is a very casual sweater for everyone!
In the design, I have used the different textures of the patterns in connection with the stripes. It is recommended to knit a sample with all 3 patterns and vary the needle size if necessary.

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) UNISEX
Bust circumference 124 (127, 130, 132, 136, 140, 148, 160) cm
48,8 (50, 51,2, 52, 53,5, 55,1, 58,3, 63) inch
Sleeve circumference 34 (36, 39, 40, 44, 48, 50, 54) cm
13,4 (14,2, 15,4, 15,7, 17,3, 18,9, 19,7, 21,3) inch
Body length 65 (68, 69, 70, 72, 72, 72, 72) cm
25,75 (26,75, 27,25, 27,75, 28,25, 28,25, 28,25, 28,25) inch
Sleeve length 44 (46, 46, 47, 48, 48, 48, 48) cm
17,5 (18, 18, 18,5, 18,75, 18,75, 18,75, 18,75) inch

The sweater should be worn with an ease of 25 cm / 10 inch. Sample is shown in size 4.

GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 inch with needle size 3,75 mm / US 5 in stockinette stitch after block-ing.
24 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 inch with needle size 3,5 mm / US 5 in half fisherman’s rib after block-ing.

The kit contains:
So Kosho by ITO Yarns (90% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat) 175 meters / 50 grams
in Angora: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins

You can substitute colors; please let us know in the comment section of the ordering process.

SOSO cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top-down. Start working the collar separately. Then you pick up as well as CO sts for the back and shoulders and shape the back neck with short rows. Continue to work the back for the length of the armhole. Pick up the stitches for the front and collar and work both fronts symmetrically for the length of the armhole. Join back and fronts to work the body in stitch pattern down to the bottom ribbing. Pick up the sleeve sts to work the sleeves in rounds.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference in cm/inch: 90 (100, 110, 120, 130)(140, 150, 160, 170) cm / 35.5 (39.5, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25)(55, 59, 63, 67)“ . Intended to be worn with approx. 9-13 cm (3.5-5”) of positive ease.

The kit contains:

6 (7, 7, 8, 8)(9, 10, 10, 11) x ITO So Kosho (90% Wool, 10% Cashmere; 50g ~ 175m/191yds) in Green
4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 7, 8) x ITO Sensai (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 20g ~ 240m/262yds) in Olive

You'll also need (not included) Needles & Notions:

4.0 mm circular needle, 80 cm or longer for the body and DPNs for sleeves
3.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm or longer for the body ribbings and DPNs for sleeve ribbing
4 Stitch Markers

Gauge

20 stitches x 26 rows= 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch after blocking

You can substitute colours; please let us know in the comment section of the ordering process.

The ULLA shirt is a simple pullover worked in brioche stitch, featuring a boat neckline, slightly shortened sleeves, and a straight, short, cut. The design is inspired by 60s style shirts.

This model is worked top-down in one piece, by initially casting on the stitches for the entire back as well as the sleeves. The neckline and shoulders are then shaped with short rows and then worked straight down to the armholes.

The front part is worked (almost) in the opposite direction. You will then knit the bottom of the sleeves together, and finish working the body in rounds. No sewing is necessary. Finally, and depending on your preference, you can either crochet around the neckline to tighten the fit or use an elastic bind-off technique.

These 14-page detailed instructions contain step-by-step descriptions. You will also find a technical sketch for marking off the wrapping/turning stitches for the short rows at front and back. Some of the knitting techniques are shown with the help of videos. These are not part of this pattern, but you will find a collection of links to these and other techniques in this pattern under “knitting techniques”.

FIT 1 out of 5 (Positive Ease: 10-20 cm)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 out of 5 (Top Down, Short rows, Brioche Stitch)
 
SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS
XS (32/34) S (36/38) M (40/42) L (44/46) XL (48/50) XXL (52)
Sizes are based on the following bust measurements 74-82 (82-90) 90-98 (98-107) 107-119 (119-131) cm

Measurements of the finished piece:
Bust circumference: 91 (98) 105 (116) 127 (138) cm
Extra width to bust circumference (positive ease – variable according to size) 13 (12) 11 (14) 14 (13) cm
Single width, measured under the arms: 45.5 (49) 53 (58.5) 64 (69) cm
Height, measured from shoulder 50.5 (51) 52.5 (53.5) 55 (57) cm
Sleeve width: 16.5 (17) 18.5 (19.5) 21 (23) cm

The model in the photo is 164 cm tall and wears a size XS, for a bust circumference of 85 cm.

The kit contains:
9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (15) x ITO Sensai (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 20g ~ 240m) in #696 Caramel
The pullover is worked with 4 strands of ITO Sensai held together throughout.

You can pick your own colours; just let us know in the comment section at the checkout stage or send us an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..