ITO Kinu (100% Silk Noil Yarn)
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ITO Kinu is spun from 100% Silk Noil, or bourette, which is the silk fibres left over from spinning mulberry filament silk. So, unlike Mulberry, it's matte and textured instread of shiny and slippery.
Sometimes called "raw silk", It's slubby and soft, but very durable and so wearable! Fabrics have a cotton-like drape, but with a more modern feel.
100% silk, no fuss.The silk is made from shorter fibres (noil), which gives it that softly textured surface, and stops it feeling too precious or glossy. All the strength and drape of silk, but with a much more relaxed, everyday character.
It’s super light for the yardage - 425m per 50g, so you can create fabric that feels substantial without being heavy. Think smooth, breathable and softly structured, with a gentle drape, rather than anything too fluid or clingy.
We LOVE it held together with Ito Sensai. It's spectacular.Kinu is sourced from small Japanese mills with very consistent spinning standards, and like the rest of the ITO range, it’s all about balance - nothing overworked, nothing flashy, just very, very well executed luxury.
The colour palette is classic ITO — timeless, and designed to mix beautifully across the range.
Here are some pattern ideas for this stunning yarn. And here's a page of swatches showing some examples of Kinu and Shimo together. -
Ingredients:
100% Silk (Noil)Length:
425m (464 yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light Fingering
28 - 32 sts = 10cm (4")
2.5 - 4mm needle (US 1 - 6)Yarn 1 Yarn 2 Needle Stitches per 10cm Kinu Sensai JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 27,5 Kinu JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Tetsu JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Washi JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Kinu JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Kinu Washi JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Kinu Kinu JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 25 Kinu Sensai JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 25 Kinu Washi JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 24 Kinu Sensai JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 22 Kinu Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 22 Kinu Tetsu JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 21,5 Kinu Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 20 Kinu X 2 Sensai JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 19 -
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 Kinu is spun from 100% Silk Noil, or bourette, which is the silk fibres left over from spinning mulberry filament silk. So, unlike Mulberry, it's matte and textured instread of shiny and slippery.
Sometimes called "raw silk", It's slubby and soft, but very durable and so wearable! Fabrics have a cotton-like drape, but with a more modern feel.
100% silk, no fuss.The silk is made from shorter fibres (noil), which gives it that softly textured surface, and stops it feeling too precious or glossy. All the strength and drape of silk, but with a much more relaxed, everyday character.
It’s super light for the yardage - 425m per 50g, so you can create fabric that feels substantial without being heavy. Think smooth, breathable and softly structured, with a gentle drape, rather than anything too fluid or clingy.
We LOVE it held together with Ito Sensai. It's spectacular.Kinu is sourced from small Japanese mills with very consistent spinning standards, and like the rest of the ITO range, it’s all about balance - nothing overworked, nothing flashy, just very, very well executed luxury.
The colour palette is classic ITO — timeless, and designed to mix beautifully across the range.
Here are some pattern ideas for this stunning yarn. And here's a page of swatches showing some examples of Kinu and Shimo together. -
Ingredients:
100% Silk (Noil)Length:
425m (464 yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light Fingering
28 - 32 sts = 10cm (4")
2.5 - 4mm needle (US 1 - 6)Yarn 1 Yarn 2 Needle Stitches per 10cm Kinu Sensai JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 27,5 Kinu JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Tetsu JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Washi JP4 | 3,25mm | US3 26 Kinu Kinu JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Kinu Washi JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 26 Kinu Kinu JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 25 Kinu Sensai JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 25 Kinu Washi JP5 | 3,50mm | US4 24 Kinu Sensai JP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 22 Kinu Shimo JP6 | 4,00mm | US6 22 Kinu Tetsu JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 21,5 Kinu Shimo JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 20 Kinu X 2 Sensai JP8 | 4,50mm | US7 19 -
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!
