This Amimoji pattern collection is a supplement to my lecture, “East Meets West, North and South: Amimoji Japanese Typography Knitting.” The various techniques presented in the lecture are included.

The motifs are Japanese Kanji characters for North (北), South (南), East (東), and West (西). They can be used as part of a garment, or a coaster by itself.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to Intermediate

SKILLS NEEDED
See each pattern

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 4” x 5” (10cm x 12.5cm)

YARN
DK weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors.

SAMPLE SHOWN IN
Sublime Yarns Soya Cotton DK (Discontinued)
50% Cotton, 50% Soy.
In Light Blue and Indigo.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US #4 (3.5 mm) needles.
Tapestry needle and scissors.

GAUGE
Approximately 18-20 sts per 4” (10cm).

PATTERN NOTES

Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty.

Group A (Non-reversible with border)

• Knit and Purl
• Duplicate Stitch
• Stranded Knitting
• Intarsia Knitting

Group B (Reversible without border)

• Double Knitting

1. For stranded knitting, catch floats every 2 to 3 stitches.
2. Where stitch counts vary depending on the type of knitting, the following format is used: Group A (Group B).