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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

Let’s Get Started…

Journal

THE TRAVELER COWL | A Studio Project

RAINBOW RIBBON | A Free Knitting Pattern

MILLSTONE COLLAR | A Free Knitting Pattern

POM POM 44 | YARN GUIDE

RAPTURE HENLEY | A Studio Project

MINI KORDY | A Studio Project

PERIPHERY | A Studio Project

AMIRISU | Issue 25 + Yarn Suggestions

CALATHEA | A Studio Project

SALTGRASS | A Free Knitting Pattern

STUDIO PROJECT | Calathea

DESIGN

Calathea is a design by amirisu Magazine, first published in June 2021. The pattern is available to purchase as a digital download via Ravelry.

SKILLS

Knit and purl stitches
Twisted stitches
Increasing and decreasing
Following pattern repeats
Picking up stitches
Elastic bind-off (instructions are included in the pattern)

TOOLS

MATERIALS

WAITLIST

Cotton Fine | Putty

The Project

INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

YARN

I took a ‘no fear’ approach when it came to subbing in yarns. I didn’t completely disregard gauge but thought there was some room to play.
I had Jardim and Cotton Fine on hand that was set aside for a shop sample. The colour combo was bright and happy so I locked it in.
I used Jardim (Amber), a 50/50 cotton and wool blend, with its soft hand feel and springy texture for the ‘quilted’ side.
Cotton Fine (Putty) was used for the twisted-purl slipstitch side.

CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING

I note the skill rating on this pattern is rated as high. I think for anyone familiar with knit/purl stitches and comfortable with increasing/decreasing, it would certainly doable.
The stitch pattern was new to me, after working through a few rows I was able to memorise the pattern.
The pattern has some really nice details to make the finished piece appear seamless and the design reversible. So do take care when the pattern instructs you to slip or pick up stitches .
The elastic bind-off was a great knew skill to learn, it produced a uniform and appealing cast-off edge.
I knit to the length suggested in the pattern. My final stitch gauge was 36 stitches over 10cm - so wasn’t too far out!

STYLING IDEAS

FINAL THOUGHTS

This piece was such a good skill builder. The quilted texture is really unique and the neckerchief size kept things manageable.

Even though I used a 5 ply (Jardim) and a 4 Ply (Cotton Fine), my gauge wasn’t too far off the pattern recommendation. I think you’ll get great results with many different yarns that are on this lighter end of the spectrum.

With less than a ball of each yarn required, you can definitely stash dive for this one or experiment with a few new ones on a modest budget!

THANK YOU FOR READING!

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AMIRISU | Issue 24 Spring / Summer

Harmonised by a soft palette of pastel and neutral hues, the twelve knitwear designs in issue 24 of amirisu are inspired by the customs, family traditions, and special places that have contributed to each designer’s heritage.

Featuring a craft guide to Toronto, three locals, Laura Chau and Kiyomi & Sachiko Burgin, share some of their favourite spots in the city.

Plus, this issue shares a project from Lori Ann Graham, a machine-quilted tote bag project, a look at Retrosaria Rosa Pomar’s new shop, and much more!

*This is has now sold out.

Let’s Take a Closer Look….

Wellamo | Leeni Hoimela

Pattern Notes: Toe-up socks with twisted stitch cable detail.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Shophouse Tee | yamagara

Pattern Notes: A top-down pullover with lace and cable details.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Breeze | Megumi Sawada

Pattern Notes: A long vest worked top-down in textural stitches.
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Conflux | Susanne Sommer

Pattern Notes: A shawl vest knit flat from the centre out, on the bias.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Umibata | amirisu

Pattern Notes: A collared V-neck vest worked in the round.
Yarn Weight: Light Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Saltkaret | Sari Nordlund

Pattern Notes: A colourwork pullover knit seamlessly top-down.
Yarn Weight: Light Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Tiehua | Rastus Hsu

Pattern Notes: A textural garter stitch cowl with twisted stitch detail.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Madara | Inese Sang

Pattern Notes: A lightweight shawl with unusual construction.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Lulu | Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Pattern Notes: A shawl knit from side to side, picking up stitches to finish with a ruffled edge.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestions:

Moonrise | amirisu

Pattern Notes: A hat and mit set with stranded colourwork detail.
Yarn Weight: Worsted / 10 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Scallops and Blooms | Dianna Walla

Pattern Notes: A cropped sweater worked flat, from side to side in four pieces, then seamed.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Koto | Yucca

Pattern Notes: Socks worked sideways in garter stitch, with increases and decreases to shape the heel.
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Sizing: Ravelry
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Let’s Get Started…

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CALATHEA | A Studio Project

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HOLIDAY SLIPOVER | A Studio Project

PATTERN HIGHLIGHTS….

Amirah | Keiko Kikuno

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked in the round from the bottom up.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Bennet | amirisu Magazine

Pattern Notes: A shawl is worked from the top down.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Cléo | Orlane Sucche

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked in the round from the top down.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Fantastic Stripes | Meri Tanaka

Pattern Notes: A cowl, double-knit in the round.
Yarn: Aran / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Fosse | JOHANNA KUNIN

Pattern Notes: A cardigan worked flat from the bottom up in pieces.
Yarn: DK / 8 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Hawkins | Nataliya Sinelshchikova

Pattern Notes: A pullover knit from the top down with modified drop- shoulder construction and boxy cropped body.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Kitchen Stories | Dianna Walla

Pattern Notes: A cardigan knitted in the round with steeks which are later cut open to form the front opening, neck opening, and armholes.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Michèle | Rievive

Pattern Notes: A sweater knit top down using two yarns held together.
Yarn: Lace + Lace = Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Moulins | yamagara

Pattern Notes: A top-down pullover with textured stripe pattern worked flat to shape the back neck, shoulders, front neck and underarm, then worked in the round with slight waist shaping.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Satsuki | Sari Nordlund

Pattern Notes: A pullover worked seamlessly from the top down using two strands of yarn held together.
Yarn: Lace + Fingering = Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Varda | Paula Pereira

Pattern Notes: A cardigan worked flat from the bottom up for the fronts, starting with the ribbed hem. After shaping the back neck, the front bands are seamed together using the Three Needle Bind-Off Method. The back is worked flat from the top down, then the sides are seamed together. Finally, the sleeves are picked up from the body and worked in the round from the top down.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

Virginia | Helga Isager

Pattern Notes: A sweater worked from the bottom up in the round.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

We have now sold out of Issue 23.
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MOON + TURTLE | Kiyomi & Sachiko Burgin

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THE RHYTHM ISSUE | Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 39

Let’s Take a Closer Look….

UPLIFTED | Designed by Alice Caetano

Pattern notes: Bulky weight yarn, (C1) Approximately 555 yards / 510 m, (C2) Approximately 555 yards / 510 m. Plus optional for fringe: (C1) Approximately 55 yards / 50 m, (C2) Approximately 55 yards / 50 m.

SYNTHESIS | Designed by Fiona Alice

Pattern notes: Bulky weight yarn (MC) Approximately 615 (675, 740, 815, 900) (985, 1085, 1195, 1315) yards / 560 (615, 675, 745, 820) (900, 990, 1090, 1200) m. Aran weight yarn (CC) Approximately 435 (470, 520, 570, 630) (690, 760, 840, 920) yards / 395 (430, 475, 520, 575) (630, 695, 765, 840) m.

SPIRAL | Designed by Fiona Alice

Pattern notes: DK weight yarn (MC) Approximately 1065 (1170, 1290, 1425, 1565) (1725, 1895, 2080, 2285, 2515) yards / 975 (1070, 1180, 1300, 1430) (1575, 1730, 1900, 2090, 2300) m. Lace weight yarn (CC) Approximately 705 (775, 855, 940, 1035) (1140, 1245, 1370, 1505, 1640) yards / 645 (710, 780, 860, 945) (1040, 1140, 1250, 1375, 1500) m.

GEIST | Designed by Alice Caetano

Pattern notes: Worsted weight yarn (MC) Approximately 85 (100, 120) yards / 75 (90, 110) m. DK weight yarn (CC) Approximately 95 (115, 140) yards / 90 (105, 125) m.

SYNTHESIS | Designed by Fiona Alice

Pattern notes: Shawl, Bulky weight yarn (MC) Approximately 360 yards / 330 m, Aran weight yarn (CC) Approximately 230 yards / 210 m. Hat, (MC) Approximately 85 yards / 75 m, Aran weight yarn (CC) Approximately 60 yards / 55 m.

CONTRADICTION | Designed by Alice Caetano

Pattern notes: Worsted weight yarn (MC) Approximately 360 (400, 430, 505, 545) (590, 675, 710, 760) yards / 330 (365, 395, 460, 500) (540, 615, 650, 695) m, (CC) Approximately 250 (280, 300, 350, 375) (410, 465, 500, 530) yards / 230 (255, 275, 320, 345) (375, 425, 455, 485) m.

BECOMING | Designed by Alice Caetano

Pattern notes: Aran weight yarn, Approximately 575 (700, 800) yards / 525 (640, 730) m

EMBRACE | Designed by Alice Caetano

Pattern notes: Aran weight yarn, Approximately 1005 (1095, 1200, 1295, 1405) (1500, 1640, 1725, 1835) yards / 920 (1000, 1100, 1185, 1285) (1375, 1500, 1580, 1675) m

SPIRAL | Designed by Fiona Alice

Pattern notes: Hat, DK weight yarn (MC) Approximately 200 (220) yards / 180 (195) m, Lace weight yarn (CC) Approximately 130 (145) yards / 120 (130) m. Mitts, DK weight yarn (MC) Approximately 120 (155) yards / 110 (140) m, Lace weight yarn (CC) Approximately 75 (95) yards / 70 (90) m.