Knit sweater inspiration

Since 1988, we’ve been working with incredible artisans to bring you ethically handmade, fair-trade knitwear. Amano is for colour lovers and free spirits who want fashion with a human connection. That’s why if you look at our garment tags, you’ll find the name of the exact knitter who handmade your Amano piece.

Our Highland Lighthouse Sweater is inspired by a hand-knit sweater from the 1980s. The reference sweater was knit by a Truro, Massachusetts resident to benefit the preservation of a local arts center. This sweater is made on hand looms at a woman-owned and -operated factory in Peru. The intarsia design is by Lynne &

In this guide we walk you through how to knit your very own sweater and give you some trendy knitting pattern inspiration!

It has been quite a hot summer here in Edmonton this year. We only had our first real rainy day last week! We've had more 30+ degree (Celcius... 86 F for our American friends) days than any summer on record. I wish I were at a lake or in a pool floating on an inflatable

The 222 Sweater knitting pattern suitable for advanced knitters. The pattern uses the 'two coloured brioche' technique that is modified to create a 2x2 ribbing. Hence the name '222 sweater'. The sweater has a little bit of positive ease and a dropped shoulder. The body is shaped, so around the waist it will be a little bit more fitted to prevent the sweater from stretching out. This sweater can be made for any gender in sizes XS through 5XL. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE 222 SWEATER 3 (4) 4 (5)…

The melimelo sweater was designed with a goal to emphasize colours and retro patterns. With its oversized fit, its colourful look and its balloon sleeves, this sweater is assured to become one of your staple pieces! The knitting pattern is categorized as an "intermediate" pattern, due to the extensive amount of colour work required to complete the sweater. If you are already familiar with fair isle or intarsia, this sweater will be a piece of cake ! Otherwise, I have included multiple links…