AMIRISU | Issue 25 + Yarn Suggestions
AMIRISU | Issue 25
Amirisu Issue 25, the Sculpture issue, features twelve knitwear designs inspired by silhouettes and pattern in subdued shades.
The photoshoot takes place on location at the recently renovated Kyoto City KYOCERA Art Museum.
With the magnificent architecture of the museum as the backdrop, each pattern design is truly a work of art.
Special features include interviews on fashion & knitting. Amirisu talks to designers and business owners who have combined their passion for handknitting, fashion, and creativity to create successful businesses.
We’ve put together our top yarn picks for this issue, find our suggestions below.
*Amirisu Issue 25 has now sold out.
Let’s Take a Closer Look….
Hidahida | Miyuki Watanabe
PATTERN NOTES: A pullover knit from the top down. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 Ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 86 (97, 107, 117, 128, 139) cm
YARDAGE: 820 (990, 1140, 1325, 1520, 1730) m
YARN SUGGESTION: BENJAMIM - A super soft vegan friendly yarn that doesn’t compromise on the classic woolly hand feel.
YOU’LL NEED: 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls
Cuenca | Paula Pereira
PATTERN NOTES: A top-down pullover with circular yoke in a cable motif. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHTt: Worsted / 10 Ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 83.5 (95, 104, 115, 123) (133, 144.5, 155, 165) cm
YARDAGE: 640 (725, 805, 905, 995) (1105, 1210, 1365, 1475) m
YARN SUGGESTION: BIO-WOOL - A 100% organic wool yarn grown, spun and dyed in an environmentally sustainable way. We think it’s perfect for cosy wardrobe staples.
YOU’LL NEED: 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) (14, 15, 17, 18) balls
Brut | Hiromi Nagasawa
PATTERN NOTES: A V-neck pullover worked top down from the shoulders to the hem in stocking stitch. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Bulky / 12 ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 110 (115, 123, 131) (139, 147, 155) cm
YARDAGE: 890 (960, 990, 1060) (1095, 1180, 1220) m
YARN SUGGESTION: VINTAGE - A lush blend of alpaca and Merino wool carefully blown into a soft cotton core.
YOU’LL NEED: 5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) balls
Kamon | Ksenia Naidyon
PATTERN NOTES: A wrap knit flat featuring slip stitch ribbing and smocking details. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
SIZING: Total length 157 cm, width, 40 cm.
YARDAGE: 1024 m
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 8 PLY - A high-quality, soft-handling 100% Australian Fine Merino Wool.
YOU’LL NEED: 12 balls
Kaiku | Ronha Hakalehto
PATTERN NOTES: A colourwork beanie knit from the bottom up. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
SIZING: Finished head circumference 41.5 (44, 46.5) cm
YARDAGE: MC - 215 (230, 240) m; CC - 65 (80, 105) m
YARN SUGGESTION: BIO SHETLAND - A woollen spun 2 ply yarn that yields a light smooth fabric with unexpectedly insulating results.
YOU’LL NEED: MC - 1 skein; CC - 1 skein
Hyphae | Bristol Ivy
PATTERN NOTES: A cable sweater knit in the round from the bottom up. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) (162.5, 172.5, 183, 193) cm
YARDAGE: 1265 (1405, 1515, 1670) (1790, 1890, 2065) (2175, 2320, 2450, 2565) m
YARN SUGGESTION: LOCH LOMOND - A charming tweed style yarn with lightness and loft making it soft, springy and warm.
YOU’LL NEED: 9 (10, 11, 12) (12, 13, 14) (15, 16, 17, 18) balls
Shunrai | Tokuko Ochiai for amirisu
PATTERN NOTES: A stocking stitch sweater knit flat in pieces. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Aran / 10 ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 110 (114, 121, 130) (138, 145, 154) cm
YARDAGE: 850 (910, 970, 1020) (1100, 1160, 1210) m
YARN SUGGESTION: NOURISH - A stunningly soft 100% cotton chainette style yarn, sure to become your next spring/summer favourite.
YOU’LL NEED: 9 (10, 10, 11) (11, 12, 13) balls
Monbijou | Alice Caetano
PATTERN NOTES: A stocking stitch sweater with horizontal welts interspersed with 1x1 Rib around the neckline, sleeve cuffs and waistband. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 98 (108, 118, 128, 138) (148, 158, 168, 178) cm
YARDAGE: 1265 (1420, 1560, 1730, 1930) (2095, 2310, 2495, 2700) m
YARN SUGGESTION: ALVOR - A delightful wool and linen blend. The wool produces a soft-handling fabric while the linen imparts a distinct rustic texture.
YOU’LL NEED: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) balls
Linii | Bérangère Cailliau
PATTERN NOTES: A stocking stitch sweater with contrast colour seams. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
SIZING: Finished bust circumference 116 (120, 126, 135) (145, 154, 164) cm
YARDAGE: MC - 1065 (1130, 1285, 1445) (1655, 1825, 2045) m; CC - 40 (40, 45, 45) (50, 50, 55) m
YARN SUGGESTION: SAMI - Extremely soft, this luxe pima cotton comes in a fresh modern, perfect for soft cotton tees and light summer sweaters.
YOU’LL NEED: MC - 8 (8, 9, 10) (12, 13, 14) skeins; CC - 1 skein
Lisianthus | Teti Lutsak
PATTERN NOTES: A dickie knitted in the round from the top down. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
SIZING: Finished turtleneck circumference 35.5 (39, 42.5, 49.5, 56.5) cm
YARDAGE: 300 (340, 395, 500, 595) m
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 4 PLY - A high-quality, soft-handling yarn that suits a range of projects.
YOU’LL NEED: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) balls
Aviate | Karel Chan
PATTERN NOTES: A cowl knitted flat, in two panels. One panel is knitted in garter stitch and the other is knitted in herringbone stitch. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
SIZING: Finished circumference 58 cm
YARDAGE: MC - 175 m; CC - 105 m
YARN SUGGESTION: THE CROFT ARAN - A somewhat rustic yarn with light and bouncy hand feel, perfect for colour work, cables and textural details.
YOU’LL NEED: MC - 2 skeins; CC - 1 skein
Ritardando | Miki Teragaki
PATTERN NOTES: A shawl worked sideways using German short rows to create color block wedges. More info HERE.
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
SIZING: Finished length 137 cm, width (along BO edge) 113cm
YARDAGE: CC1 - 435 m; CC2 - 475 m
YARN SUGGESTIONS: CARAVELA + INTI - Though both are a 5 ply gauge we think this pattern has some room to play - and we just couldn’t go past this colour combo!
YOU’LL NEED: CC1 (Caravela) - 2 balls; CC2 (Inti) - 2 skeins
