I love to try different textures that are possible to create with knitting. Due to that, I came up with this texture inspired by beautiful cherry blossoms. The tree blooms every year around my birthday, which creates a sense of nostalgia for me.

The name, Akebono, is the particular variety of cherry tree that grows in Georgia, where I live.

I created the first version using one color, and then I decided to try it with two colors. Both options are available, so it’s up to you which one you chose to knit!

SIZE
Adult SM.L.
Two-color version (shown above left):
spacer MC Madelinetosh DK Twist 100% Superwash Merino: 250yd/228m per 3.5oz/100g skein; Curiosity, 1 skein
spacer CC Jilly & Kiddles Ideal DK 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 246yd/225m per 3.5oz/100g skein; Lava Lamp, 1 skein

One-color version (shown above right):
spacer Miss Babs Hot Shot 80% Merino Superwash, 20% Nylon; 400 yd/m per 4oz/ 114g skein; Adobe; 1 skein
spacer Lana Grossa Silkhair 70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 230yd/210m per 0.8oz/25g skein; Beige; 1 skein
Note: For the one-color version, both yarns are held together.

Yarn characteristics:
You can easily substitute any DK-weight yarn or held fingering-weight yarn double with laceweight mohair yarn. The pattern stitch looks best in solid or nearly solid colorways.