ProtoType8 Nine squares ◇Pearl W15-SEKICHIKUIRO, MOMOHANAIRO◇ Hishigatakoshi

Prototype "Hachi (Eight) 9-Mass" in 15mm Width: Unlocking Material Potential

• No matter how good a material is, people won't want to use it if they don't know the specific application or the required amount of material. For this reason, I realized that it is crucial to clearly indicate the material consumption guideline needed for future prototypes.
• The goal of this current prototype, "Shisaku Hachi (Eight) 9-Mass" (Prototype Eight 9-Mass), was to determine the maximum main body size based on the "Origin Nana-gata (柒型)" (Origin Type 7) model, using the 15mm width material.

Body Size and Required Material Guideline

Based on the newly created provisional 15mm width knitting chart, the following was determined:

• Maximum Main Body Size: Height 9 Mass (19.1cm) x Width 12 Mass (25.2cm) x Depth 5 Mass (10.5cm)
• Material Required for Main Body: 15mm width, 27M roll, 2 rolls = Total 54M
• Note! This 54M is only for the main body material. Material for the handle parts must be acquired separately.

New Discovery: "Edging Stitch" and Optimal Handle Width

• To effectively utilize the remaining material scraps, I came up with a new technique called the "Edging Stitch."
• Initially, I tried using a 21mm width for the handle core, but the resulting width after stitching (approx. 25–27mm) felt slightly too wide even for a man's hand. After trial and error, I changed the core material to 15mm width. This resulted in a handle width of approx. 20–22mm, which I felt was optimal.
• Furthermore, I discovered that layering the handle core material in a double layer makes the "Edging Stitch" technique significantly easier. This allows for color variation, such as using "Momohanairo (001F-15009)" (Peach-blossom color) on the front and "Sekichikuiro (001F-15008)" (Dianthus pink/Carmine color) on the back.
• For the decorative reinforcement part on the inside, I intentionally utilized the 21mm width "Edging Stitch" as is, allowing for a comparison with the optimal handle width.

The Great Significance of the Prototype

• "Shisaku Hachi (Eight) 9-Mass" was not just a size verification; it also resulted in the valuable by-product of the "Edging Stitch" technique using the same material, and served as the impetus for naming the growing variety of techniques the "Fortuna Weave."
• It brings me great joy to be able to draw out the hidden potential of the "Fortuna Material." Only one piece of this prototype was created.

Product Code: FMW15-CLT08M9