Kuro Sumi (黒墨) Scarf by Duke of Nikko

Kuro Sumi (黒墨) Scarf

Knitting
October 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in double knitting
US 5 - 3.75 mm
600 - 700 yards (549 - 640 m)
74.5" / 190cm (excludes fringe) by 6" / 15cm
English

Kuro Sumi Scarf represents ying and yang of the universe using inspirations from Japanese kanji characters of Black ( 黒 - Kuro) and Ink (墨 - Sumi). One half of the scarf (Kuro) illustrates a typical kaidan (Japanese ghost story) scene: a moon, black crows, and a willow tree, while the other half (Sumi) illustrates abstract elements of the cosmic world.

The scarf is knit in 2-color double knitting, making it reversible with mirrored images in inverted colors. Twisted selvedge edges provide a clean finish and prevent undesired holes. Optional fringes at the narrow ends add fluidity and movement.

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