Lumières DARUMA Collection 2025

DARUMA is a Japanese craft supply manufacturer with over 100 years of history. Amirisu has long collaborated with DARUMA to introduce their products internationally, publish pattern books featuring their yarns, and create various projects together.

In 2025, DARUMA launched its first-ever collection dedicated entirely to crochet. In recent years, crochet has become increasingly popular among younger generations in Japan. As they explored this craft, they discovered a vibrant, inspiring landscape filled with creative potential. This collection showcases trendy and fun patterns ranging from sweaters to amigurumi, designed to spark your imagination.

The book includes nine written patterns created by seven talented designers from around the world. Each design is rich in creativity and technique, making the items enjoyable to wear as well as to create. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or are already an experienced crocheter, this is a book that you will cherish for years to come.

For full pattern details, please visit Amirisu Ravelry

• Participating designers: Eline Alcocer, Anne-Michelle Phelan, Lis Smith, Jinhyun Cho, Mizuho Komiya, Kare Peacock, ChibiRu.
• Patterns included in this collection: 9 patterns: 2 pullovers, 2 scarves, 2 hats, a cardigan, a hood and an amigurumi.
• Featured yarn: GENMOU, LOOP, Airy Wool Alpaca, Falkland Wool, and Silk Mohair, all from DARUMA.
• Format: B5 size, 92 pages, hard cover.
• Language: English.
• Printed in Japan.

Photographs by Masahiro Shimazaki for amirisu