Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer
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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer
@nikkoduke.bsky.social
Amimoji Knitwear Designer in Memphis, Tennessee
Apollo Hat

Bulky yarn
Stranded knitting

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#bulkyyarn
#strandedknitting
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Simple black and white Intarsia sweater that I'm working on right now.

Fingering weight and US size 0 needles

A few more inches to the neckline / shoulder decrease.

What do you think?
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
山川 (Mountain River) hat

おじいさんは山へしばかりに、
おばあさんは川へせんたくにいきました

Grandpa went to the mountain to gather twigs,
Grandma went to the river to launder

Famous lines from the Japanese folklore "Momotaro"

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#dukeofnikko
#naturehatseries
#duplicatestitch
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Crown close-up
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@anzulaluxuryfibers Nebula yarn contains shiny sparkles!

Yarn acquired from my new LYS @yarnphoriapa
October 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Double Happiness Scarf

Yarn: @anzulaluxuryfibers Nebula (84% Wool, 16% Sparkling Stellina) from my new LYS @yarnphoriapa
Colorways: One Red Shoe and Ducky

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#mosaicknitting
#doublehappiness
#asianknitweardesigners
#asianknitters
#guyswhoknit
#menwhoknit
#編み物男子
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Raimon (雷文 Lightning pattern) part 2

Current work in progress - Mosaic knitting

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#mosaicknitting
#colorworkknitting
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy Hat Weather!

草木 (Kusa Ki - grass & trees, or plants in general) Hat in low contrast colors and a touch of tweed add autumn vibe

Accompanied by the Double Happiness Scarf

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#naturehatseries
October 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Raimon (雷文 Lightning pattern)

Current work in progress - Mosaic knitting

#dukeofnikko
#mosaicknitting
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Happy National Coming Out Day 🩵🩷💛💙🤎

Double-Knit Gay Can Cozy made for a skinny 12 oz (355ml) can using US2 (2.75mm) needles and fingering yarn held double

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#nationalcomingoutday
#gaygaygaygaygay
#queerknitters
#gayknitter
October 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The modified Double Knit Phone Pouch - bigger with handles, along with Seven Treasures Stole - narrow version.

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#guyswhoknit
#menwhoknit
#編み物男子
October 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Is there a name to this pattern? What would you call it?

To me it looks like the kanji character 米 (Rice).

米米
米米
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Felting study using the Cha (茶 = Tea) coaster

These are before and after photos of felting. 100% non-superwash wool, went through a hot water wash and tumble dry cycle with towels.

The width did not change much, but the height was noticeably shortened.
October 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Seven Treasures Stole (narrow version)

Approx 11" x 66" (27.5cm x 168cm), 9oz (260g)
Yarn: Lascaux DK by @ancientartsyarn
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Seven Treasures Stole (full width version)

Approx 18" x 66" (45.5cm x 168cm), 12oz (340g)

Yarn: Lascaux DK by @ancientartsyarn

What is your Takara mono (宝物 - treasure item)?

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#dukeofnikko
#amimoji
#kanjiknitting
#doubleknitting
#scarfknitting
#doubleknitscarf
September 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Seven Treasures Stole (skinny version)

Approx 3 1/2" x 66" (9cm x 168cm), 3.5oz (100g)

Yarn: Lascaux DK by @ancientartsyarn

Five 宝 characters are visible in this image
September 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The Double-Knit Phone Pouch has an I-cord strap sewn in to the sides of the pouch for a crossshoulder wear. Your phone will be easily accessible without having to search in a bag or reaching out to your pocket.

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September 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Double-Knit Phone Pouch free pattern is now live!

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A huge thanks to @ancientartsyarn for yarn support of Lascaux DK yarn.

Sample shown in "Cerrillos" and "Fortuitous"
September 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
FREE knitting pattern coming this weekend - Double-Knit Phone Pouch

Double knitting is hollow without color changes. This simple phone pouch is made using the hollow nature of double knitting. It can be a quick project using leftover DK-weight yarns, and will make a perfect gift!
September 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tuesday Night Threadheads who gather @crosstownconcourse in Memphis every Tuesday 6-8pm did so well at this year's @deltafestmemphis craft contests in knitting, crochet, spinning and weaving categories!

3 Best of Show rosette winners!
September 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The Seven Treasures Stole measures 18" / 45.5cm wide and 66" / 168cm long, which is like a rectangular shawl.

You have options to make a narrower version or a skinny version. You also have an option to re-arrange the direction of the Treasure motif
September 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Inversion (ying / yang, positive / negative, upside down) is the key ingredient in this knit design. Here are some images showing all sides of the design.
August 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Do you see seven 宝?
August 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Seven Treasures Stole knitting pattern - To be launched on August 29th!

Part of Lascaux 2025 Knitwear Collection by @ancientartsyarn

Yarn: Lascaux DK
Photo: @spydphotography
August 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM