During Pitti Filati 75, Japanese yarn company Hasegawa launched for the Autumn/Winter 2015-16 season its new Silk Mohair Series and a special yarn (Silk Mohar 1/40NM) that can be used to knit cable patterns.
Among the interesting mohair/silk yarns for the next season there is also "Symphony" (Mohair 60%; Silk 40%), ideal for designs characterised by a thick yet light consistency and available in a series of pastel shades, earthy colours and night blues.
There were also a few other surprises at the stand, including a 100% silk yarn that looks like a spiral (HKA4737 Bini-Spiral and HKA4602 Seika-Spiral).
The name of the yarn says it all and this spiralling thread can be used to create three-dimensional architectural effects and soft twirling textures (it is also available in space dyed palettes with the "Tropical Fish" combination of colours – comprising pale blue, ocean blue and apple green – proving particularly eye-catching thanks to its vibrant shades).
The spiralling yarns are proving quite popular with the Hasegawa buyers, but if you're looking for a yarn to create shiny and flat (yet thick) patterns and knits, "Balloon" (85% silk; 15% polyester) is probably better since it consists in a tubular yarn of polyester covered in silk.
Though Hasegawa is known for silky and impalpable yarns (like "Imperial" 100% Silk) and at the latest Pitti Filati the company brought a display to show clients and visitors the silk-making process from cocoon to yarn, for the next season the manufacturer is also stocking a yarn made in a rather unusual material, at least for all of us based in the West.
Inspired by the Japanese traditions, Kami (this word means "paper" in Japanese), is a 100% paper yarn that could be employed for various applications, including weaving projects and accessories as well. So, who's willing to take the kami-ito challenge?
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