Explore “Arequipa”, featuring 8 designs from Amano yarns’. Inside, find sweaters and slipovers for every skill level, from beginner to expert. Each pattern mixes classic elegance with modern touches and harmonious colour combinations. Make the patterns your own by choosing from a beautiful colour palette and create simple every day pieces or even wearable art.
Roberta Sweater
The Roberta Sweater knits up quickly and is perfect for bold beginners. Its garter-stitch colored sleeves add a special twist. Have fun mixing colors and knitting!
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
• To Fit Bust: 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 cm / 34 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58’’
• Finished Measuremets
Bust: 104 (112) 124 (132) 144 (152) 164 cm /
41.5 (44.75) 49.5 (52.75) 57.5 (60.75) 65.5’’
Length: 45 (48) 49 (51) 53 (55) 56 cm / 18 (19) 19.5 (20.5) 21 (22) 22.5’’
• Yarn: Amano, Mamacha
#8002 - 6 (8) 10 (12) 14 (16) 18 hanks
#8019 - 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 hanks
#8015 - 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 hanks
• Needles: 10 mm (US 15) circular knitting needle, 100 cm /
40’’ - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
9 mm (US 13) circular knitting needle, 100 cm / 40’’
10 mm (US 15) circular knitting needle, 40 cm / 16’’
9 mm (US 13) circular knitting needle, 40 cm / 16’’
6.5 mm (US 10.5) circular knitting needle, 40 cm / 16’’
• Gauge: 10 sts x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in St st on 10 mm / US 15 knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch Marker, Stitch Holders, Large Eye Yarn Needle
Noelia Vest
The Noelia Vest is just fun! The wave pattern is addictive, and there are no limits to your favorite color combinations. A great piece to wear over blouses, turtlenecks, T-shirts, or simply as a transitional vest.
• Size: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)
• To Fit Bust: 77 (85) 93 (101) 109 (118) 126 (134) 143 (151) 159 (167) cm / 30.75 (34) 37.25 (40.5) 43.75 (47) 50.25 (53.75) 57 (60.25) 63.5 (66.75)’’
• Finished Measurements
Bust: 82 (90) 98 (106) 114 (123) 131 (139) 148 (156) 164 (172) cm / 32.75 (36) 39.25 (42.5) 45.75 (49) 52.25 (55.75) 59 (62.25) 65.5 (68.75)’’
Length From Shoulder To Hem:
47 (48) 50 (50) 52 (53) 54 (56) 59 (60) 61 (61) cm / 18.75 (19.25) 20 (20) 20.75 (21) 21.5 (22.5) 23.5 (24) 24.25 (24.5)’’
• Yarn: Amano, Maya
#2004 - 6 (8) 10 (12) 14 (16) 18 hanks
#2011 - 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 hanks
• Needles: 4 mm (US 6) circular needle, 80-100 cm / 32-40’’ – longer length recommended for larger sizes, or needle size needed to obtain gauge
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle, 80-100 cm / 32-40’’ – longer length recommended for larger sizes 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle, 40-50 cm / 16-20’’ Stitch markers – one distinct one for the start of the rnd.
• Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in patt stitch worked on largest needles
Lorena Sweater
Hello, Lorena Sweater! Always wanted to try intarsia or already love the technique? Then this pattern is for you. The Lorena Sweater is knit in pieces, allowing for beautiful and unique color combinations.
• Size: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
•To Fit Bust: 75 (83) 90 (98) 105 (113) 120 (128) cm / 30 (33) 36 (39) 42 (45) 48 (51)" with a positive ease of about 10.5-12.5 cm / 4.25-5’’
• Finished Measurements
Bust: 88 (94) 102 (109) 116 (124) 131 (138) cm / 35 (37.75) 40.75 (43.75) 46.5 (49.5) 52.25 (55.25)’’
Length: 53.5 (55) 56 (57.5) 58.5 (60) 61.5 (62.5) cm / 21.5 (22) 22.5 (23) 23.5 (24) 24.5 (25)’’
• Yarn: Amano, Eco Puna
A #9008 - 1 hank
B #9004 - 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) hanks
C #9007 - 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) hanks
• Needles: 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles and 40 cm / 16’’circular knitting needle - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 24 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Garter Rib pattern, after blocking
Karen Sweater
The Karen Sweater embodies the "just one more row" motto. We've long known stripes are addictive, and this sweater knits up effortlessly. Its simple construction and endless color possibilities with wonderfully soft Puna yarn make the Karen Sweater your new favorite.
• Size: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5
• To Fit Bust: 87 (97) 107 (117) 127 cm / 34 (38) 42 (46) 50’’
•Finished Measurements
Bust: 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 cm / 40 (44) 48 (52) 56’’
Length: 46 cm / 18’’
• Yarn: Amano, Puna
Colour A- #4109 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 hanks
Colour B- #4115 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 hanks
Colour C- #4107 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 hanks
Colour D- #4101 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 hanks
Colour E- #4100 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 hanks
• Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) straight or circular knitting needle(s) - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
2.75 mm (US 2) straight or circular knitting needle(s)
2.75 mm (US 2) circular knitting needle, 40 cm / 16’’
• Gauge: 24 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
Bianca Sweater
The Bianca Sweater combines an exciting color mix with an impactful cable pattern. Of course, you can knit the sweater in one color, but we love the special twist.
• Size: 1 (2) 3 (4)
• To Fit Bust: 75-90 (95-110) 115-130 (140- 150) cm / 30-36 (38-44) 46-52 (56-60)’’
• Finished Measurements:
Bust: 100 (120) 140 (160) cm / 40 (48) 56 (64)’’
• Yarn: Amano, Warmi
Colour A- #6001: 4 (5) 6 (7) hanks
Colour B- #6005: 4 (5) 6 (7) hanks
• Needles: 5 mm (US 8) straight or circular knitting needles - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Cable pattern, after blocking.
Amelia Sweater
The Amelia Sweater, suitable for bold beginners, is knit seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases. The colorful yarn makes it a real eye-catcher and a new favorite!
• Size: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
• To Fit Bust: 80-85 (90-95) 100-105 (110-115) 125-130 (135-140) 145-150 (155-160) 165-170 cm / 32-34 (36-38) 40-42 (44-46) 50-52 (54-56) 58-60 (62-64) 66-68’’
• Finished Measurements: Bust Circumference: 91 (98) 109 (120) 131 (138) 149 (157) 164 cm / 36.25 (39.25) 43.75 (48) 52.25 (55.25) 59.75 (62.5) 65.5’’
• Yarn: Amano, Journeys
#1609 - 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 skeins
• Needles: 6.5 mm (US 10.5) circular knitting needle, 40 cm / 16’’
6.5 mm (US 10.5) circular knitting needle, 80 cm / 32’’ - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 11 sts x 18 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking
Alessia Vest Top
The Alessia Vest, with its loose fit and exciting yet simple pattern, is a great layering piece. Perfect for spring and autumn, when it's just too cold for a T-shirt alone, or when you want to add an amazing texture to your outfit.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
• To Fit Bust: 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) 165 cm / 34 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66’’
•Finished Measurements:
Bust: 99 (110) 121 (129) 140 (151) 162 (173) 184 cm / 39.5 (44) 48.25 (51.5) 56 (60.25) 64.75 (69) 73.5’’
Length: 49 (50) 51 (53) 54 (55) 56 (56) 57 cm / 19.5 (20) 20.5 (21) 21.5 (22) 22.25 (22.5) 22.75’’
• Yarn: Amano, Awa
#1114 - 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 skeins
• Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), circular knitting needles, 60 cm / 24’’ circular or straight needles - or needle size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle
• Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in lace pattern
Alina Sweater
The Alina Sweater charms with a simple yet beautiful multi-color element that allows you to mix colors as you wish. The sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up, and we love the modern "boat neck" neckline, great for layering.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5
• To Fit Bust: 81 (92) 102 (112) (122) cm / 32 (36) 40 (44) 48’’
• Finished Measurements:
Bust Circumference: 91 (102) 112 (122) 132 cm / 36 (40) 44 (48) 52’’
Length: 62 cm / 24.5’’
• Yarn: Amano, Eco Puna
#9000 - 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 Hanks
#9001 - 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 Hanks
#9008 - 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 Hank(s)
• Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6) circular knitting needle, 80 cm / 32’’ - or needle size needed to obtain gauge
3.5 mm (US 4) circular knitting needle, 60 cm / 24’’
3.5 mm (US 4) double pointed knitting needles
4.0 mm (US 6) double pointed knitting needles
• Gauge: 25 sts x 32 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ in Stockinette stitch
