Patterns for GENMOU
GENMOU, an unique yarn made in Japan, and the collection they introduced in 2017 has been popular since its debut. It is extremely light, airy and the fabric it creates, is so smooth and dreamy. And have you already seen the new patterns? High Neck Pullover by Tomoko Noguchi Reversible Rib Hat by Natsumi Kuge These are two popular Japanese patterns that we translated into English, and is available on Ravelry. Also, all the colors are stocked up at our online shop, so hope you enjoy the texture, and the color of GENMOU! The yarn is available at amirisu's online...
Featured: Pink Pine Pair by Nataliya Sinelshchikova
We are excited to release our Winter 2018 issue of amirisu magazine later this week. So last but not least, today we are going to introduce Nataliya Sinelshchikova, the designer behind Pink Pine Pair from issue 14. Moving from Moscow, she now lives in a small village near Rotterdam, and is a graphic designer/ media artist. This pretty pair of mittens with symmetrically laid-out triangles caught many peoples eyes, and was one of the popular designs for our KAL. So as always, we asked her where the inspiration for this design came from. Nataliya: Actually, the inspiration came from the mood board that amirisu...
featured: Raindrops by Mizuho Komiya
For the start of 2018, we are going to introduce Mizuho Komiya, the designer behind Raindrops from our latest issue. She is a charming staff at WALNUT Kyoto, teaches regularly at the shop, and has been designing for amirisu shops since 2015. So let's start the interview! amirisu: What was your inspiration for Raindrops? Mizuho: Looking at the amirisu mood board for the issue, I remember thinking that I would like to propose something pop and cute. I am always looking for an inspiration for a new design, for instance, like a pattern on someone's bag, or an air...
Featured: Kew by Nele Redweik
We were enjoying the beauty of fall at our retreat just a few weeks ago, and although some colors still remain on the foliage, the holiday season is just around the corner. I'm sure you are starting to think about/ or have already started your holiday projects. Today, we introduce Nele Redweik and her design Kew. It is a hat with a bold botanical motif, and with a little halo that appeals to many of us, it would be perfect for those projects. Some of Nele's other designs are Nephele and BUE, showcases classic cables in such modern ways, both...