Urugami combines the lightness of paper with the soft touch of wool. A twisted paper core is wrapped in fluffy wool. The mixture of these different materials produces a smooth yarn with a clear stitch definition. The grip and drape of the knitted fabric are peculiar and unique. Available in 21 colors.

Composition:
72% Wool, 28% Paper

Yardage (Meter / Yards):
40 g ~ 240 m / 262 yds

Recommended needle size:
2,50 - 4,50 mm / US 1 - 7

Care instruction:
hand wash

Tips:
Paper textiles have a long tradition in Japan. Paper has similar properties to silk; cooling in summer, warming in winter.

ITO Yomo is a bulky and soft roving yarn. It is especially well-suited for beginners: scarves, hats, and loops knit up very quickly. 

Composition:
100% Wool

Yardage (Meter / Yards):
100 g ~ 100 m / 109 yds

Recommended needle size:
6,00 – 8,00 mm / US 10 - 11

Care instruction:
hand wash

Tips:
Yomo is great in combination with ITO Hana, Sensai, Niji, Shio or Tsuchi.

ITO Asa is a very fine and precious linen yarn, refined with silk and cotton. It is suitable for lace knitting, as a trace yarn or used with multiple strands for summer clothes.

Composition: 
72% Linen, 18% Cotton, 10% Silk

Yardage (Meter / Yards): 
25 g ~ 225 m / 246 yds

Recommended needle size: 
double-stranded: 2.5 mm / US 1

Put Up:
balls of 25 g

Care instruction: 
hand wash

Tips: 
As trace yarn with Sensai it adds stability to your knitting.
As trace yarn with ITO Kinu it generates a nice surface effect.

ITO Gima 8.5 is a cotton yarn with a unique and uncommon appearance, due to a very special production process.
You can knit or crochet this yarn, in single or multiple strands, for Summer clothes and accessories.

Composition: 
100% Cotton

Yardage (Meter / Yards): 
25 g ~ 212 m / 231 yds

Recommended needle size: 
single-stranded: 2.00 - 2.50 mm / US 0 - 1 double-stranded: 3.50 mm / US 4

Care instruction: 
hand wash