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ITO So Kosho
ITO So Kosho is a soft, handy yarn with a lot of volume and a wonderful stitch definition. It is woollen spun in Japan from 90% mulesing-free merino from Uruguay and 10% cashmere. The yarn is spun on a mulespinner which makes it airy and light.
The DK weight yarn is great for many projects from accessories like hats to cardigans, pullovers. It can also be combined with other ITO yarns to create unique fabrics.
Composition:
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
Yardage (Meter / Yards):
50g ~ 175m/191 yds
Recommended needle size:
4.0-4.5mm / US6-7
Care instruction:
hand wash
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 balls applies on backorder and special order items.
Find patterns made with this yarn here 
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.