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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I had a privilege of test knitting this beautiful vest by @paul.haze30. the pattern just went live. Knitters in Philadelphia had a little preview of the vest 😀 🎞️ by @philadelphiadrunkenknitwits

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎉@sweetpaprikadesigns.com Gavotte yarn Giveaway Winners🎉 @rhondastovin.bsky.social won Kale and Milkweed colorways set! And @wasfromtx from Instagram won Snapdragon and Natural colorways set! Congratulations! #featheredarrowscarf #dukeofnikko

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

✨ Tester Spotlight ✨ Philly local @nbohn17 crushed her #FeatheredArrowScarf test knit! She picked up the suggested @sweetpaprikadesigns Gavotte in Kale and Milkweed. She brought her FO to Stitch 'n Bitch at @southphillyyarnandcraft—and you know we couldn’t resist a twinning photo op! 📸👯‍♀️

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎉Birthday Giveaway🎉 Prizes: Gavotte BFL wool 1) Snapdragon / Natural colorways or 2) Kale / Milkweed colorways For entry: - Follow me and @sweetpaprikadesigns.com and - Leave a comment indicating which set of yarn you would like to win. Enter by the end of Sunday. I will draw winners on Monday.

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@sweetpaprikadesigns.com has this Double Knitting Skill Builder Box kit available on their website with their new Gavotte yarn and my #featheredarrowscarf scarf pattern included, plus a comprehensive tutorial video. Use the coupon code NEW-SKILLS and get a 10% off the first box kit purchase!

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🌟 Tester Spotlight 🌟 My fellow designer friend, @ichiboku, knit this gorgeous version of the #FeatheredArrowScarf using Jamieson's Spindrift held double. By blending two colors, they created a subtle depth that highlights the rustic elegance of classic Shetland wool. #dukeofnikko #testknitter

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌟 Pattern Release! 🌟 The Feathered Arrow Scarf pattern is here! Celebrate the launch with 10% off for the next 7 days on Ravelry—discount is automatically applied at checkout. Happy double knitting! 🧶 #FeatheredArrowScarf #DukeOfNikko #DoubleKnitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This design uses a double-stranded long-tail cast-on and bind-off, along with knitting two together using both strands on the selvedge. These simple techniques create a beautifully marled edge that gives the finished piece an extra special touch. #featheredarrowscarf #dukeofnikko #doubleknitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

#featheredarrowscarf Tester Spotlight ✨ This was Rina's first try at double knitting. She used 4 Seasons 8 Ply 100% Australian Merino wool yarn. By completing 15 motif repeats, she created a beautiful piece measuring 142 cm (56") long. #dukeofnikko #testknitter

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The scarf design features Yabane, a traditional Japanese "feathered arrow" pattern commonly seen on kimono and other garments. The arrow motif represents forward momentum, aspiration, and prosperity. #featheredarrowscarf #dukeofnikko

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#featheredarrowscarf Tester Spotlight ✨ Sabrina knit this scarf using Malabrigo Rios for her very first double knitting project, and the result is absolutely stunning! She even added an extra column to make the scarf a little wider, and it turned out beautifully. #dukeofnikko #testknitter

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Originally released exclusively to the @sweetpaprikadesigns Skill Builder Yarn Club, Feathered Arrow Scarf is making its public debut on July 15. It features a beginner-friendly cast-on, bind-off, and selvedge treatment, letting you focus entirely on mastering the main technique without the stress.

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A Touch of Love Cowl is worked flat with provisional cast on, then seamed at the end using 3-needle bind off. This little swatch shows the seam between the first row and the last row. They are nice techniques to keep under your belt. #atouchoflovecowl #dukeofnikko

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A Touch of Love Cowl measures approximately 7¼" high × 28" around (18.5 cm × 70 cm). You'll need roughly half a skein (50g) each of fingering-weight yarn in main and contrasting colors. The Philadelphia-based Kelbourne Woolens' @kelbournewoolens Camper is sold in half-skein sizes.

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A Touch of Love Cowl is now available FREE for download on Ravelry, LoveCrafts and Payhip! It features shadow knitting (also known as illusion knitting), which is a technique using the textural characteristics of knits and purls to create a very subtle graphic motif

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Can you spot the hidden message? 👀 A Touch of Love Cowl features a shadow knitting technique that reveals a secret design depending on how you look at it. The knitting pattern is dropping very soon—stay tuned! ✨ #atouchoflovecowl #dukeofnikko

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Test knitters of Feathered Arrow Scarf - I appreciate you so much! The pattern will be available to the public in July. #featheredarrowscarf #dukeofnikko

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

from Amimoji Coasters e-book: - Cha (차, Tea) - Cha (茶, Tea) - Mul / Sul (물/술, Water / Alcohol) - Mizu / Sake (水/酒, Water / Alcohol) - Kōhī / Koucha (コーヒー / 紅茶, Coffee / Black tea) - On / Rei (温 / 冷, Hot / Cold) Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave bought at: South Philly Yarn and Crafts

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

酒 -- Sake, Alcohol (for drinking and cooking) "Mizu Sake Coaster" two-pattern double knitting pattern @kelbournewoolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen) My tension is still all over the place. #doubleknitting #twopatterndoubleknitting

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 09/04/2026

Duke Aikba @nikkoduke.bsky.social has created a brand-new double-knit pattern for this box! Duke enjoys colourwork knitting and is especially interested in incorporating his Japanese heritage in his colourwork designs.

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

True story - While strolling down the street that day, some guy driving by rolled down the window and shouted, "I like your style!" 😃 #guyswhoknit

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Made a double-knit hearts display for South Philly Yarn and Craft #doubleknitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Calling for test knitters! This pattern is intended for knitters that are new to double knitting, using simple cast-on, bind-off and selvedge treatment so you can focus more on the main body of the work. Interested? Check out the link for details and sign-up. forms.gle/TqoY6htc13fJ...

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Front, back, inside out. I love that Intarsia has no floats so it can be worn inside out (if you can overlook a few bumpy areas) The original neck opening was too wide so I re-did it. I also added a few inches of waist hem for better coverage of my belly. #sweaterknitting #intarsiaknitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

5 fingering weight yarn, 10+ different stitches (stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches, plus 1x1 ribbing with some of them). Mixing them in one sweater was a lot of fun! #sweaterknitter #knittingaddict #knittinglove

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Can you see I'm into diagonal colo1r blocks right now? Another sweater done. I mixed 5 different skeins of fingering weight yarn with Intarsia knitting, and alternated stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches. Can you see I'm into diagonal color blocks right now? #guyswhoknit #sweaterknitter

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

茶 (Cha - Tea) Reversible Coaster Knitting pattern available on Ravelry Sample sale available on Etsy #dukeofnikko #amimoji #coaster

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Front side comparison of the 2 recent sweaters I knitted. The armholes of the black & white sweater was a little too big, so I made the other one with tighter armholes. #sweaterknitter #guyswhoknit

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The 2 sweaters I recently made are both Bottom-Up straight silhouette with square-indented sleeves (a little simpler than set-in sleeves) and crewneck. Many people prefer Top-Down sweaters because they dislike seaming, but I enjoy mattress stitch seaming, as much as I do duplicate stitch

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

木 (Ki - Tree) and 本 (Hon - Root / Book) are very similar looking kanji characters, yet have different meanings Kind of like the comparison between "O" and "Q" From my "Ki (Tree) Hat" and "Nippon (Japan) Headband" knitting patterns #amimoji #typographyknitting #kanjiknitting #編み文字 #japaneseknitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I like using leftover yarn to make smaller accessories. Using what was left from recent sweater knitting, I made a pair of socks, mitts and finger covers. #knittinglife #sockknitting #mittsknitting

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

New diagonal sweater is done! I used 5 fingering sock yarns and Intarsia knitting for diagonal color blocks. Asymmetry makes it fun to look at from all the angles! #guyswhoknit #sweaterknitter

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

水酒 (Mizu Sake) coaster is one of my earlier designs from 2019. When I look at this sample from 6 years ago, I feel horrified by the uneven stitch tension. But non-mirrored double knitting is a very challenging technique. It's a free pattern by the way, if anyone wants to challenge yourself!

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Hand-knit pants in the wild. They are very comfy! I acquired these yarns from my mom many years ago. For a long time I didn't know what to do with these rather novelty yarns, but this year a light bulb lit up in my head and thought this tweedy boucle yarn could obscure the crotch area perfectly.

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

日 (Sun / Day) is one of the most fundamental kanji characters in Japan, as it is part of the country name Nippon (日本 - Sun Root or root of the sun) It is also part of my designer name Nikko (日光 - Sun Light) Have a great 日 (day)! Nippon (Japan) Headband is a free pattern of mine from 2019!

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Duke of Nikko | Knitwear Designer @nikkoduke.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Rising Steam Scarf Extra skinny version (only 1 motif repeat) Bulky weight yarn (@malabrigoyarn Mecha) 1 skein in "882 Azul Fresco" and 1 skein in "009 Polar Morn" #risingsteamscarf #dukeofnikko #doubleknitscarf #tatewaku #立涌

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