This renowned Japanese designer, who currently lives in northern Germany, has been knitting since she was a child. She has always enjoyed creating her own garments, so the move into design came naturally.
Midori enjoys experimenting with new stitches and constructions, as if she were drawing with her needles. Among her favourite designs are lightweight jumpers with soft textures and a lovely drape. Her patterns often offer variations to suit different body types and tastes.
Workshops
Knitting Flowers with Botanica Pattern
- Date: Saturday, 14/11 from 17 to 20h
- Language: English
- Technique: Knitting
- Level: Intermediate
Previous knowledge:
- knit stitch, purl stitch, short German turns, knit 2 together (k2tog), knit 3 together (k3tog), double twist loop cast-on
Materials required:
- Leftover wool of any thickness. You can use mohair, but also any type of fibre, such as wool, alpaca, linen, cotton, silk, etc.
- Circular needles with sharp tips, cable 60 cm or longer
- Stitch markers
- tapestry needle
- Scissors
Homework:
Sponsored by: Katia
Roosimine
- Date: Saturday, 14/11 from 19 to 12h
- Language: English
- Technique: Knitting
- Level: Intermediate
Previous knowledge:
- You should be able to knit and purl fluently using circular needles.
Materials required:
- Plenty of coloured wool scraps (over 60 cm long) for roosimine, main yarn in your preferred weight
- Circular needles in the correct size for your main yarn
- Stitch markers
- Embroidery needle
- Small hair ties
- Scissors
Homework: Knit a tubular piece (such as a neckband) in stockinette stitch using yarn of your preferred thickness. It should be more than 40 stitches and 20 rows long. That way, you’ll be able to start knitting roosimine straight away in the workshop.
Sponsored by: Isager