Sock Club 2023 – Call for designs!
We are looking for sock designs that are attractive yet practical and, of course, are engaging to knit! For the amirisu Sock Club, we release an exclusive, limited-time sock kit every month from spring to late fall. Each kit includes a new original pattern and yarn, and knitters can join in whenever they like by purchasing a kit during the month it is available. Our 2022 Sock Club has come to an end, and we are excited to get ready for next year! Even though socks are small, there are so many techniques to try that the possibilities are endless....
Lisianthus by Teti Lutsak
This time we're checking in with Teti Lutsak. She designed Lisianthus, the elegant dickey in Issue 25. Lightweight yet warm, it is a wonderful piece for adding an extra layer of coziness to your outfit without any extra bulk. If you're not a fan of ruffles, no worries! When you make your Lisianthus you can skip the front ruffle and show off the hidden cable detail instead. Keep reading to learn more about Teti and her design! amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Teti: The design was inspired by the delicate yet very architectural embroidered French blouses with frills and high collars. On...
Aviate by Karel Chan
Today we're talking with Karel Chan, the designer of the compact cowl Aviate in Issue 25. Her design uses two different yarns and two different stitch patterns. When worked in similar colors like our tone-on-tone sample, this creates a chic, low contrast look that subtly highlights the different textures of each stitch pattern. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Karel: I love playing with unexpected lines and angles while still preserving the stability and integrity of a given piece. With the theme "sculpture," I thought of the sharp lines of modern sculpted art and knew I wanted to find a way...
Ritardando by Miki Teragaki
Today we're talking with designer Miki Teragaki about her shawl design Ritardando with its brilliant balance of color and form. Miki's designs are always so fresh and fashionable that you can throw one on to elevate any outfit with ease. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Miki: I created the design based on a sketch I made with a bunch of varying triangles arranged together. Now that I teach lessons at WALNUT Tokyo, I have the opportunity to meet many different knitters and spend more time working with them. I wanted to create something that would be simple and fashionable for beginners, while still being enjoyable for more experienced knitters. I...