ITO Shimo (Merino + Silk Yarn)
- Yarn Notes
- Yarn Specs
- The Brand
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ITO Shimo is a very special merino+silk yarn with a quiet sort of depth and charm.
It is a woollen-spun blend of 80% mulesing-free merino with 20% recycled silk from ITO Kinu. The merino is a very fine 19.5 micron lambswool from Uruguay.
What makes Shimo particularly interesting is how it is spun. It is produced on an old mule spinning system — a traditional method which creates lofty, high quality woollen yarns with added lightness and character.
The fibres are mixed before carding, which gives Shimo its beautifully subtle mélange effect. So rather than a flat, one-dimensional colour, you get shades with movement and depth running all the way through the yarn.
And because it is woollen spun, Shimo has a lovely airy quality and a softly cohesive finish rather than anything dense or overly polished. It feels light in the hand, but knits up warm and characterful.
It is also scoured after spinning and will bloom even more after washing, softening and filling out the fabric beautifully.
We also love the heritage element here. In a world of increasingly uniform yarns, Shimo feels like a yarn with a proper point of view - combining recycled silk, fine lambswool and old spinning technology to produce something that feels both modern and rooted in textile tradition.
The palette is, of course, classic ITO: sophisticated, nuanced and easy to combine across the range.
Shimo is excellent all on its own for lightweight garments and accessories with texture and depth, but it also pairs beautifully with other ITO yarns if you want to play with fabric structure and surface interest.
Here's a page of swatches showing some examples of Kinu and Shimo together. -
Ingredients:
80% Wool, 20% SilkLength:
266m (291 yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light Fingering / Fingering
22 - 24 sts = 10cm (4")
3.25 - 3.75mm needleYarn 1 Yarn 2 Needle Stitches per 10cm Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Sensai Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 24 Sensai Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo Shio JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 24 Sensai Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 23 Kinu Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 22 Sensai Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 21 Kinu Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 20 -
ITO Yarns brings together fine, distinctive yarns from small, high end mills in Japan, blending a rich textile heritage with a beautifully modern, design-led aesthetic.
Known for their refined textures, elegant colour palettes and unusual fibre combinations, ITO yarns are perfect for knitters and makers who love creating fabric with depth, drape and character.
One of our fav aspects of ITO Yarns is how beautifully the different bases work together. Hold a yarn double or combined with another yarn to create unique texture, softness and visual interest with the best of all worlds. Super exciting for adventurous knitters and anyone who loves to experiment.
From the softest silk mohair ever (Sensai) and crisp plant-based blends to softly structured wool and silk yarns, ITO yarns offer a whole world of inspiring possibilities.
At Tribe Yarns, we love ITO for its high-end, thoughtful construction, fresh contemporary feel and uncompromising luxurious finish. The best of Japanese yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving.
ITO translates simply as “yarn” in Japanese. The brand combines traditional Japanese sensibility with innovation, resulting in yarns that feel both timeless and strikingly modern.
We love the fact that the colour palette is subtle, sophisticated and beautifully nuanced, with shades that sit effortlessly together. But with mandatory pops for some edginess that never goes out of fashion, ITO don't change up their colours every single season like some brands - their colours are designed to keep your creations stylish forever.
Our curated ITO Yarns collection at Tribe includes some of the most exciting yarns for contemporary garment knitting, textured accessories and artistic weaving. If you’re looking for yarns with a refined hand-feel, a unique fabric outcome and a distinctly modern edge, ITO is your man.
Explore the collection and find your perfect ITO pairing!
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ITO Shimo (Merino + Silk Yarn)
- Yarn Notes
- Yarn Specs
- The Brand
-
ITO Shimo is a very special merino+silk yarn with a quiet sort of depth and charm.
It is a woollen-spun blend of 80% mulesing-free merino with 20% recycled silk from ITO Kinu. The merino is a very fine 19.5 micron lambswool from Uruguay.
What makes Shimo particularly interesting is how it is spun. It is produced on an old mule spinning system — a traditional method which creates lofty, high quality woollen yarns with added lightness and character.
The fibres are mixed before carding, which gives Shimo its beautifully subtle mélange effect. So rather than a flat, one-dimensional colour, you get shades with movement and depth running all the way through the yarn.
And because it is woollen spun, Shimo has a lovely airy quality and a softly cohesive finish rather than anything dense or overly polished. It feels light in the hand, but knits up warm and characterful.
It is also scoured after spinning and will bloom even more after washing, softening and filling out the fabric beautifully.
We also love the heritage element here. In a world of increasingly uniform yarns, Shimo feels like a yarn with a proper point of view - combining recycled silk, fine lambswool and old spinning technology to produce something that feels both modern and rooted in textile tradition.
The palette is, of course, classic ITO: sophisticated, nuanced and easy to combine across the range.
Shimo is excellent all on its own for lightweight garments and accessories with texture and depth, but it also pairs beautifully with other ITO yarns if you want to play with fabric structure and surface interest.
Here's a page of swatches showing some examples of Kinu and Shimo together. -
Ingredients:
80% Wool, 20% SilkLength:
266m (291 yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light Fingering / Fingering
22 - 24 sts = 10cm (4")
3.25 - 3.75mm needleYarn 1 Yarn 2 Needle Stitches per 10cm Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Sensai Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 24 Sensai Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo Shio JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 24 Sensai Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 23 Kinu Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 22 Sensai Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 21 Kinu Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 20 -
ITO Yarns brings together fine, distinctive yarns from small, high end mills in Japan, blending a rich textile heritage with a beautifully modern, design-led aesthetic.
Known for their refined textures, elegant colour palettes and unusual fibre combinations, ITO yarns are perfect for knitters and makers who love creating fabric with depth, drape and character.
One of our fav aspects of ITO Yarns is how beautifully the different bases work together. Hold a yarn double or combined with another yarn to create unique texture, softness and visual interest with the best of all worlds. Super exciting for adventurous knitters and anyone who loves to experiment.
From the softest silk mohair ever (Sensai) and crisp plant-based blends to softly structured wool and silk yarns, ITO yarns offer a whole world of inspiring possibilities.
At Tribe Yarns, we love ITO for its high-end, thoughtful construction, fresh contemporary feel and uncompromising luxurious finish. The best of Japanese yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving.
ITO translates simply as “yarn” in Japanese. The brand combines traditional Japanese sensibility with innovation, resulting in yarns that feel both timeless and strikingly modern.
We love the fact that the colour palette is subtle, sophisticated and beautifully nuanced, with shades that sit effortlessly together. But with mandatory pops for some edginess that never goes out of fashion, ITO don't change up their colours every single season like some brands - their colours are designed to keep your creations stylish forever.
Our curated ITO Yarns collection at Tribe includes some of the most exciting yarns for contemporary garment knitting, textured accessories and artistic weaving. If you’re looking for yarns with a refined hand-feel, a unique fabric outcome and a distinctly modern edge, ITO is your man.
Explore the collection and find your perfect ITO pairing!
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- Yarn Notes
- Yarn Specs
- The Brand
-
ITO Shimo is a very special merino+silk yarn with a quiet sort of depth and charm.
It is a woollen-spun blend of 80% mulesing-free merino with 20% recycled silk from ITO Kinu. The merino is a very fine 19.5 micron lambswool from Uruguay.
What makes Shimo particularly interesting is how it is spun. It is produced on an old mule spinning system — a traditional method which creates lofty, high quality woollen yarns with added lightness and character.
The fibres are mixed before carding, which gives Shimo its beautifully subtle mélange effect. So rather than a flat, one-dimensional colour, you get shades with movement and depth running all the way through the yarn.
And because it is woollen spun, Shimo has a lovely airy quality and a softly cohesive finish rather than anything dense or overly polished. It feels light in the hand, but knits up warm and characterful.
It is also scoured after spinning and will bloom even more after washing, softening and filling out the fabric beautifully.
We also love the heritage element here. In a world of increasingly uniform yarns, Shimo feels like a yarn with a proper point of view - combining recycled silk, fine lambswool and old spinning technology to produce something that feels both modern and rooted in textile tradition.
The palette is, of course, classic ITO: sophisticated, nuanced and easy to combine across the range.
Shimo is excellent all on its own for lightweight garments and accessories with texture and depth, but it also pairs beautifully with other ITO yarns if you want to play with fabric structure and surface interest.
Here's a page of swatches showing some examples of Kinu and Shimo together. -
Ingredients:
80% Wool, 20% SilkLength:
266m (291 yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light Fingering / Fingering
22 - 24 sts = 10cm (4")
3.25 - 3.75mm needleYarn 1 Yarn 2 Needle Stitches per 10cm Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Sensai Shimo JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 24 Sensai Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 24 Shimo Shio JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 24 Sensai Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 23 Kinu Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 22 Sensai Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 21 Kinu Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 20 -
ITO Yarns brings together fine, distinctive yarns from small, high end mills in Japan, blending a rich textile heritage with a beautifully modern, design-led aesthetic.
Known for their refined textures, elegant colour palettes and unusual fibre combinations, ITO yarns are perfect for knitters and makers who love creating fabric with depth, drape and character.
One of our fav aspects of ITO Yarns is how beautifully the different bases work together. Hold a yarn double or combined with another yarn to create unique texture, softness and visual interest with the best of all worlds. Super exciting for adventurous knitters and anyone who loves to experiment.
From the softest silk mohair ever (Sensai) and crisp plant-based blends to softly structured wool and silk yarns, ITO yarns offer a whole world of inspiring possibilities.
At Tribe Yarns, we love ITO for its high-end, thoughtful construction, fresh contemporary feel and uncompromising luxurious finish. The best of Japanese yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving.
ITO translates simply as “yarn” in Japanese. The brand combines traditional Japanese sensibility with innovation, resulting in yarns that feel both timeless and strikingly modern.
We love the fact that the colour palette is subtle, sophisticated and beautifully nuanced, with shades that sit effortlessly together. But with mandatory pops for some edginess that never goes out of fashion, ITO don't change up their colours every single season like some brands - their colours are designed to keep your creations stylish forever.
Our curated ITO Yarns collection at Tribe includes some of the most exciting yarns for contemporary garment knitting, textured accessories and artistic weaving. If you’re looking for yarns with a refined hand-feel, a unique fabric outcome and a distinctly modern edge, ITO is your man.
Explore the collection and find your perfect ITO pairing!
