Humboldt by amirisu
Issue 22 features two amirisu designs and today we're talking with Tokuko about her contribution, Humboldt. With a striking zig-zag lace motif around the yoke, Humboldt is linen pullover ideal for warm weather. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Tokuko: I've been teaching how to calculate and construct a round-yoke sweater from the bottom up in one of my classes, and I wanted to design something of my own using those techniques. I decided to go with a pullover with a lace motif around the yoke. The lace is worked while decreasing stitches, and I found it a little tricky to figure out how to make it...
Calathea by amirisu
amirisu Issue 22 was released earlier this month on June 10. Inspired by layers, this issue features twelve knitwear designs that play with lace, stripes, and texture. We will feature each of designs here on our blog by sharing some short conversations with designers who contributed to this issue. Today, we are talking with Hiromi Otsuru about Calathea, a reversible summer scarf that is perfect for keeping cold air conditioner breezes at bay and adding extra style to a plain outfit. Hiromi is also a member of the amirisu team in Tokyo where she regularly teaches lesson at our new shop. amirisu: What was your...
Marble by Alina Schneider
Today we're talking with Alina about the elegant design she designed for Issue 21, Marble. The sample uses Baby Yak Medium from mYak for a soft and cozy pullover with lots of interesting details. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Alina: It was a combination of amirisu aesthetics, yarn and my own knitwear preferences.For me, amirisu has always been synonymous with casual and timeless knitwear, and it was my goal to create a piece that will match this vision.Baby yak yarn created such a beautiful drape, so I knew I wanted to play with the flow of the fabric created by the...
Evol by Orlane Sucche
Today we're talking with Orlane about the lovely pullover she designed for Issue 21, Evol. The sample uses Joao from Retrosaria Rosa Pomar, it gives beautiful texture for both the front cable panel and stockinette sections. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Orlane: It is always difficult to identify a specific source of inspiration. I especially wanted to juxtapose different textures with a cute and modern pullover in mind. The starting point of my research is often a silhouette, a movement. Then I go back and forth between texture and motifs ideas, knitted swatches and colors... These are often times of...