{"product_id":"ito-shio-merino-yarn","title":"ITO Shio (Merino Yarn)","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eYarn Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eYarn Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eThe Brand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITO Shio is an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e100% extra-fine Merino wool laceweight yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e. At an incredible 480m per 40g cone, it's almost featherlight, yet produces surprisingly durable, elegant fabric that can be worn in any season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed on its own, Shio creates beautifully lightweight lace, shawls and garments with excellent stitch definition and a soft, fluid drape. Openwork patterns really shine, while stocking stitch produces an elegant, almost ethereal fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also really LOVE Shio as a companion yarn. Hold it together with another ITO yarn such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-kinu-100-silk-noil-yarn\"\u003eKinu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-sensai-silk-mohair\"\u003eSensai\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-washi-japanese-paper-yarn\"\u003eWashi\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-tetsu-silk-stainless-steel-yarn\"\u003eTetsu\u003c\/a\u003e to add softness, warmth, gauge and subtle depth without significantly increasing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn blooms gently after washing, becoming even softer while retaining crisp stitch definition. You'll find the finished fabric relaxes and develops after blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the ITO range, the colour palette is sophisticated and beautifully nuanced. Because Shio is so fine, it also works brilliantly for marl effects, allowing you to blend colours together with remarkable subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of the gorgeous projects people have made with Shio \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/yarns\/library\/ito-shio\/projects\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere on Ravelry\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% Extra Fine Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e480m (525yd)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Weight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 - 2.5mm (US 000 - 1½) Single thread, or \u003cbr\u003e 3 - 3.25mm (US 3 ) held double\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30–32 sts = 10cm on 2.5–3.0mm needles (depending on the desired fabric).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroller\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYarn 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYarn 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeedle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStitches per 10cm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShio \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShio \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJP4 | 3,25mm | US3 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e29 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-sensai-silk-mohair\"\u003eSensai\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShio \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJP5-6 | 3,75mm | US5 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e24 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-shimo-merino-silk-yarn\"\u003eShimo\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShio \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJP6 | 4,00mm | US6 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e24 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand wash cool. Dry flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: start;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/EUR-logo_100x100.svg?v=1774284576\" width=\"168\" height=\"122\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eITO 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favourite aspects of ITO Yarns is how beautifully the different bases work together. Hold one yarn double or combine it with another ITO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the softest silk mohair ever (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-sensai-silk-mohair\"\u003eSensai\u003c\/a\u003e) and crisp plant-based blends to softly structured wool and silk yarns, ITO Yarns offer a whole world of inspiring possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITO translates simply as \"yarn\" in Japanese. The brand combines traditional Japanese sensibility with innovation, resulting in yarns that feel both timeless and strikingly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection and find your perfect ITO pairing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e```\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ito Yarn","offers":[{"title":"0440 White","offer_id":57928111489407,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0441 Silver","offer_id":57928111522175,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0442 Black","offer_id":57928111554943,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0443 Snow Grey","offer_id":57928111587711,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0444 Charcoal","offer_id":57928111620479,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0445 String","offer_id":57928111653247,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0446 Dark Brown","offer_id":57928111686015,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0448 Sangria","offer_id":57928111718783,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0451 Navy","offer_id":57928111751551,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0453 Rainy Day","offer_id":57928111784319,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0454 Smoke Grey","offer_id":57928111817087,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0455 Denim Solid","offer_id":57928111849855,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0456 Cam Green","offer_id":57928111882623,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0457 Azalea","offer_id":57928111915391,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0458 Cherry Blossom","offer_id":57928111948159,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0570 Balm","offer_id":57928111980927,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0574 Crocus","offer_id":57928112013695,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0578 Tangerine","offer_id":57928112046463,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0579 Lime","offer_id":57928112079231,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0581 Lemon","offer_id":57928112111999,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0583 Iron Blue","offer_id":57928112144767,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0584 Pale Blush","offer_id":57928112177535,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0586 Enji","offer_id":57928112210303,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0587 Mustard","offer_id":57928112243071,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0589 Logwood","offer_id":57928112275839,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0593 Blackberry","offer_id":57928112308607,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0594 Straw","offer_id":57928112341375,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0595 Cayenne Red","offer_id":57928112374143,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0596 Pacific","offer_id":57928112406911,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0597 Glacier","offer_id":57928112439679,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0670 Angora","offer_id":57928112472447,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0671 Aqua","offer_id":57928112505215,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0672 Pool Green","offer_id":57928112537983,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"0674 Red","offer_id":57928112570751,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/ITO_Shio.webp?v=1783434038","url":"https:\/\/www.tribeyarns.com\/products\/ito-shio-merino-yarn","provider":"tribeyarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}