Miknits 2014

Welcome to Mariko Mikuni's online knitting store.
We've compiled a collection of products and “knitting kits” to spread the enjoyment of knitting.

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*Product links are in Japanese.

Knitting Kit

Baby Alpaca: Long Cardigan

This extra-long cardigan is easy to knit and comes in a kit with soft yarns and a pattern that’s ideal
for beginners making their first knitwear. Kits come in a choice of three colors.

  • Smoky Brown

    Smoky Brown

    15,660 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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  • Off-White

    Off-White

    15,660 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Navy Gray

    Navy Gray

    15,660 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Materials: Baby Alpaca 60%, Merino Wool 40%
Size of Finished Product: Chest 39” (99cm), Length 27.4”(69.5cm), Shoulder Width 14.6” (37cm), Sleeve Length 19.9” (50.5cm)
*Pattern will require 6 buttons 0.6” (16mm) in diameter (not included).

Baby Alpaca: Scarf

This knitted scarf uses the same soft yarns as the Long Cardigan. The see-through design resembles rows of shells,
and the soft material won’t irritate skin. These kits come in the same choice of three colors as the Long Cardigan.

  • Smoky Brown

    Smoky Brown

    8,532 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Off-White

    Off-White

    8,532 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Navy Gray

    Navy Gray

    8,532 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Size of Finished Product: Width 12.6” (32cm), Length 5’5” (165cm)

Margaret Mittens

These ladies’ size mittens feature a floral design created with bright and colorful yarns from the historic Scottish company Jamieson’s
of Shetland. These mittens will secure a special place in your heart the more you use them.

  • Margaret Mittens

    5,400 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Materials: Wool 100%
Size of Finished Product: Palm circumference 7.9” (20cm), Length 9.4” (24cm)

Coffee Bean Fingerless Gloves

These mens’ size fingerless gloves are created with bright and colorful yarns from the historic Scottish company Jamieson’s of Shetland. The design is based on classic patterns from Estonia and resembles rows of coffee beans. The open-finger design makes these gloves great for using smartphone touch screens.

  • Coffee Bean Fingerless Gloves

    5,400 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Materials: Wool 100%
Size of Finished Product: Palm circumference 8.6” (22cm), Length 8.3” (21cm)

Cashmere Silk: See-Through Stole

This ultra-soft yarn is 30% cashmere, 10% silk and 60% wool and comprises this stole that gently warms your neck and shoulders.
The kit features a hand-knitting technique known as drive-knitting, and comes in Off-White and Pink.

  • Cashmere Silk: See-Through Stole Off-White

    Off-White

    10,260 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Cashmere Silk: See-Through Stole Pink

    Pink

    10,260 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Size of Finished Product: Width 12.6” (32cm), Length 6’3” (192cm)

Navy Bulky Scarf

This knitted scarf uses ultra-soft yarn made of a cashmere, silk and wool blend to create a simple pattern ideal for beginners.The navy scarf fits any fashion style of both men and women.

  • Navy Bulky Scarf

    10,260 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Size of Finished Product: Width 7.9” (20cm), Length 5’7” (170cm)

Useful Knitting Items

Knitting Needle Case

This case is useful for storing knitting needles and other tools,
and conveniently rolls up and fits into a bag for easy carrying.
The case comes in two sizes and four colors.

  • Red x Brown

    Red × Brown

  • Red x Brown Large size

    Large size

    8,424 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Red x Brown Small size

    Small size

    7,344 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Yellow x Navy

    Yellow × Navy

  • Yellow x Navy Large size

    Large size

    8,424 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Yellow x Navy Small size

    Small size

    7,344 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Mint

    Mint

  • Mint Large size

    Large size

    9,180 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Mint Small size

    Small size

    8,100 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Gray

    Gray

  • Gray Large size

    Large size

    9,180 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Gray Small size

    Small size

    8,100 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Rabbit Needle Cap (Set of 6)

This cap fits onto a knitting needle to prevent the yarn from slipping off when taking a break halfway through knitting.
The rabbit figurine is modeled after an old stuffed animal in knitting artist Mariko Mikuni’s home.

  • Rabbit Needle Cap

    2,484 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Mikunits Tin

This tin features the printed design of a pattern knit by Mariko Mikuni. Use this to store your scissors, needles,
and smaller knitting tools.

  • Mikunits Tin

    1,620 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Yarn Cutter Antique Silver

This yarn cutter is made of sturdy, antique-style metal. The cutting blades are located safely within the teeth around
the medal-shaped cutter, and yarn can easily be cut by pulling the strand between these teeth.
The compact size makes this cutter convenient while traveling, as well.

  • Yarn Cutter

    1,026 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Knitter’s Notebook

This notebook is designed for knitters. The cover features a pattern by Mariko Mikuni,
and the 5mm graph paper is ideal for designing and drawing up knitting patterns.

  • Knitter’s Notebook

    1,026 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Needle Gauge

Heavily-used needles may have their size labels wear off over time.
This sizing tool will identify your needle sizes by fitting the needle snugly into the sizing holes.
*This product is designed with Japanese knitting needle sizes.

  • Needle Gauge

    1,404 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Knitter’s Tote

This shoulder bag is great for carrying knitting projects and tools.
The design is modeled after postal bags carried by newspaper deliverymen generations ago.

  • Knitter’s Tote

    21,600 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Knitter’s Mug

I KNIT.
YOU PURL.
This double-sided mug is printed with these fun knitting slogans to keep a warm drink
by your side while you work on a project.

  • Knitter’s Mug

    1,620 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

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Tools Required for Knitting Kits

Here you can buy tools you’ll need to knit the patterns that come in the Knitting Kits.
The tools are sized by Japanese measurements, so buying them all together will make it easier to coordinate.

Baby Alpaca: Long CardiganBaby Alpaca: Long Cardigan

  • #14 needle x2

    #14 needle ×2

    810 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • 7mm circular needle (80cm)

    7mm circular needle (80cm)

    1,188 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Cable needle

    Cable needle

    540 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Fray stopper

    Fray stopper

    810 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • #6 needle

    Crochet Hook No.4/0 , No.6/0 

    540 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Stitching needle

    Stitching needle

    324 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Marking pin

    Marking pin

    356 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Baby Alpaca: ScarfBaby Alpaca: Scarf icon

  • 9mm needle x2

    9mm needle ×2

    1,296 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • #6 needle

    Crochet Hook No.4/0 , No.6/0

    540 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Stitching needle

    Stitching needle

    324 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Margaret Mittens/Coffee Bean Fingerless GlovesGloves_icon

  • #3 needle x5

    #3 needle ×5

    810 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • #6 needle

    Crochet Hook No.4/0 , No.6/0

    540 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Cashmere Silk: See-Through StoleCashmere Silk: See-Through Stole

  • #12 needle x2

    #12 needle ×2

    810 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Stitching needle

    Stitching needle

    324 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Navy Bulky ScarfNavy Bulky Scarf

  • #15 needle x2

    #15 needle ×2

    810 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart
  • Stitching needle

    Stitching needle

    324 yen (incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Add to Cart

Prices include sales tax and do not include shipping.

[Please Read]

The manual included in the Miknits2014 kit is written in Japanese, and
as is standard in Japan, patterns are illustrated visually.
There are several websites online that explain Japanese knitting diagrams in English, so we hope these will be useful for you..
We apologize that the Hobonichi Store is unable to answer knitting-related questions..
There are knitting lessons on YouTube that are included with the kit, but these explanations are only available in Japanese..
Knitting kits come with extra yarn for some leeway when working on the project, but if you use up the extra amounts before finishing the knitwork, we are unable to provide refunds, exchanges, or separate yarn sales..
Yarn may have small knots connecting strands together, but this is a normal part of manufacturing. Please use the yarn as usual..
Yarn may snap if pulled too strongly..
Finished products may slightly vary in size depending on the tightness of your knitting, so please refer to “Finished product sizes” as a general guide.

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styling : Miyoko Okao photo : Seishi Shirakawa, Satoru Okita(item)hair & make : Rumi Hirose 
Model :Unia, Cody Silvasti special thanks : Sayako Misumi(little bird), Shiho Nakashima