Shunrai by Tokuko Ochiai
Today we are speaking with Tokuko of amirisu for the final installment of our Issue 25 designer interviews. Her design, Shunrai, is a cotton sweater perfect for everyday wear. Our interview series has come to a close, but the KAL for issue 25 will continue through January 13! If you're working on an Issue 25 project, hang in there and finish up before Jan. 13 so you can post your creations to Instagram with the tag #amirisu25kal to be entered to win one of our great prizes. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design?Tokuko: Generally speaking, the window of time you can comfortably wear a...
Cuenca by Paula Pereira
In this interview, we talk with Paula Pereira. Her Cuenca sweater graced the cover of the Japanese edition of Issue 25 and, as you'll discover below, this pullover was designed with a heart-warming message in mind. The museums in Brazil and Portugal that she shares with us look fascinating, we've already added them to our international must-visit list. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Paula: Like many knitters, I'm fascinated by cables! The curvy and textured lines, kindly crossing each other and moving to other directions can be described as a metaphor of people that crosses our lives again and again, making a...
Monbijou by Alice Caetano
Designer Alice Caetano is always coming up with intriguing twists and turns for her knitwear pieces. For example, with Monbijou, her design in Issue 25, she added a striking three dimensional detail around the neckline, hem, and cuffs. Today we're checking in with her about this design and more! We were fascinated by the artwork she introduced in this interview, be sure check out the photos she shared with us at the link. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design?Alice: For this design I was thinking of how sculptural shapes and three dimensional forms could become wearable in knitwear, which led me to sketch with welts and...
Hyphae by Bristol Ivy
This time we're checking in with Bristol Ivy about her cabled pullover from Issue 25, Hyphae. With so many cables this might be the most time-intensive project in this issue, but with a closer look you'll see that Bristol has incorporated ribbed sections for a clean silhouette and easier shaping. There's no doubt that this design was made possible with a lot of careful calculating! amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Bristol: I think there is something so special about allover cables on a sweater—it’s simultaneously so classic and tailored, and also secretly like your favorite comfy sweatshirt. I also love that...