Inspired by journeys—imagining what we would like to wear and knit while traveling to our favorite destinations.

The destination for Travel Vol. 3 is Kanazawa.
Kanazawa is a captivating city where exceptional food and art coexist. With the convenience of the Shinkansen, it has become an easy and appealing destination for a short getaway.

Blessed with fresh seafood, Kanazawa offers outstanding cuisine that can be enjoyed with confidence wherever you go. The city is also home to many cultural landmarks, including the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Ishikawa Prefectural Library, Kenrokuen Garden, and the D. T. Suzuki Museum. These cultural spaces are gathered within a compact area, creating a city filled with art, beauty, and refined aesthetics—making even a simple walk a delightful experience.

This volume was created while imagining time spent in a city surrounded by great food and beautiful culture.

We hope you enjoy this book as if you were traveling alongside us.

Book Details

• Format: B5 size, 120 pages

• Language: Japanese text with charts (no written knitting instructions)

• Binding: Hardcover

This book is written in Japanese and includes an English booklet.

Participating Designers

Ai Hamada, Derako, Hiromi Otsuru, issuelyric (Tae), JURI, Kaori Katsurada,
Keiko Kikuno, Mai Naganawa, Miki Teragaki, yamagara, Tokuko Ochiai

Contents

• 12 knitting patterns
  (5 sweaters, 2 vests, 1 cardigan, 1 wrap skirt, 1 scarf, 1 shawl, 1 pair of socks)

• A guide to recommended spots in Kanazawa

• An introduction to the amirisu original yarns used in this book

For pattern details and yarn information, please see here.