A yukata (in Japanese ? ?, literally: ? bath and ? dress) is a "bath dress" or "bathing robe". Such a cotton summer kimono serves as an uncomplicated, lighter and everyday variant of a kimono that is worn often at summer festivals with fireworks. The colors are truly exquisite and photos barely do it justice. Yukata is a delicate silk, wool, poly blend is the perfect fine weight to knit up at a gauge of 23-26 stitches per 4 inches on US 3-5 (2.25-3.75 mm) needles. The colors will fly off your needles.
Fiber:
50% Silk/25% Wool/25% Polyamide
Weight/Yardage:
200grams/787 yards
Gauge:
5.75-6.5 st per inch on a size 3-5 US needle
Care:
Hand wash, dry flat
