Patterns from amirisu magazine

Undulate is a pullover packed with special charming touches, including a mock turtleneck, layered mohair cuffs, and an accent down the center back. Let's talk to the designer, Eri. She told us about the cable pattern on the sleeves and the reason why she decide to bring the "wrong side" to the front for her sample. amirisu: Tell us about the inspiration for this design.Eri: When I heard that the theme was music, two images of knitwear immediately came to mind. One is something with a rhythm, something gets you excited. I thought of a positive tempo, lyrics, and a melody...

This interview is with Derako, who designed a charming poncho and sock set with ruffles. The contrast between the tight twisted rib knitting and the fluffy ruffles is irresistible. We hope you will enjoy knitting these while humming the song that inspired them, it's famous in Japan but you may know it, too! amirisu: Where did you get the inspiration for this design?Derako: I got the idea from the feisty girl in the lyrics of "Rouge no Dengon" (Message in Rouge or Lipstick Message) by Yumi Matsutoya, the opening song of Studio Ghibli's movie "Kiki's Delivery Service."amirisu: What were some of the challenges you experienced in the design...

Today's interview is with Cecilia. For our first collaboration together in almost 9 years, Cecilia designed Bossanova, an asymmetrical shawl with bold wiggly lines in 3 colors. Of course, you can customize the number of lines and shapes of the cables, so feel free to get creative. Let's jump into our interview with Cecilia! amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design?Cecilia: Its name says it all: this piece attempts to translate with layers, shapes, colors and three-dimensional knit patterns the harmonic and melodic complexity of Bossa Nova. amirisu:  What, if any, challenges did you encounter during the design process?Cecilia: No particular challenge, it was exciting to follow...

Starting today, we will introduce interviews with designers who participated in amirisu issue 27. First up is Rie, the designer of the Swingin' Shirt, with all its intricate details. Knowing about the inspiration behind this design will make knitting it even more fun. We also asked her about the music she listens to while knitting, maybe you'll find inspiration, too! amirisu: Where did you get the inspiration for this design?Rie: When I was thinking of a theme, I had several musical genres in mind, and it was difficult to narrow it down to just one. In the process, I recalled...