Ravel by amirisu
Ravel, designed by Tokuko, is one of two amirisu designs in Issue 21. This charming vest is a warm, yet airy layering piece with lots of interesting details. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design?Tokuko: I always keep an eye on Instagram for fashion ideas. I recently noticed a trend for airy, hip-length vests, so I decided to try recreating that style in knitwear. Personally, I’m not drawn to garments that have a lot of complicated stitch patterns. I prefer simple items worked in stockinette. This is why I often look to clothing and accessories made from fabric for inspiration instead of knitted items. amirisu: If...
Bramble by Dianna Walla
Today we're sharing our interview with one of our favorite designers, Dianna Walla. We were very excited have our first collaboration with Dianna for this issue, and love the bright, mood-boosting Bramble mitts she designed for Issue 21. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Dianna: I've done a lot of Scandinavian-inspired colorwork in the past, with only 2 or 3 colors in a piece, but lately I've been enjoying playing around with colorwork charts that are more Shetland/Fair Isle-style, with several more colors in the same piece and a changing background color. These mitts were the latter, and while I love...
Spica by Rievive
The Issue 21 KAL is getting started on Instagram! To participate, just share photos of your projects from the new issue with our hashtag, #amirisu21kal. The knit-along will be running until January 31, 2021. Hop over to our Instagram for details. Today we're talking with Rievive about her design Spica, a sweater with lots of nostalgic charm. We asked her about her inspiration and how she's been spending the extra time at home over the past few months. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Rievive: The image of a silk cocoon was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the...
Fuyunagi by Megumi Sawada
Today we are talking with Megumi Sawada about her elegant poncho, Fuyunagi. A poncho can tend to give an outfit a casual look, but the simple shape and lovely drape of this design, especially when worked in Woolfolk's LUFT like the sample, make this poncho one that goes just as well with a dress and heels as it does with a pair of pants. amirisu: What was your inspiration for this design? Megumi: I decided from the start that I wanted to design a poncho that could be easily thrown on for some extra warmth during fall and winter. I was imagining...