KATO Shawl

The KATO shawl is knitted in garter stitch with little rectangles in stockinette stitch. It is a basic shawl with a fine, subtle structure through the geometric pattern. The soft, flowing drape and the elegant look result from the special silk yarn ITO Serishin.

Size

Approx.. 46 cm / 18’’ wide and 175 cm / 9’’ long with fringes, 158 cm / 62’’ long without fringes

Yarn

4 x ITO Serishin (100% Silk, 50 g ca. 290 m / 317 yds), shown in color #106 Raven

Needles & Notions

ITO No. 3号 (3,3 mm) circular needle 60 cm (24'') long / approx. US 3
ITO 5/0 (3,0 mm) crochet hook for attaching the fringes
ITO darning needle to weave in ends

Gauge

28 sts and 30 rows (= 15 garter ribs) in pattern over 10 cm / 4″ after washing and blocking