Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible
by Hitoni Shida, translated by Gayle Roehm
For experienced knitters.
Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible author Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite knitting patterns. Shida’s strikingly original designs and variations result in intricate patterns that result in beautiful and unique knitted fashions. For convenience, the book is arranged by type: lace, overall patterns, panels and their arrangements, round yokes, and edgings, each of which contains a wide range of intricate stitches.
Every stitch pattern is shown by color photograph and chart. Also included is a reference table Guide for all the stitches used in the pattern, with detailed, step-by-step diagrams showing you how to execute them. The list of stitches
Frankly, the biggest fault of this book is the very small type. While knitting, I would want to have at hand an enlarged copy of the chart for the stitch pattern in question, as well as the diagrams for each basic stitch. Of course, the small type is responsible for the very reasonable price of the book.
If you have ever looked longingly at other Japanese stitch patterns, you will really appreciate the exceptional translation produced by Gayle Roehm. There is a wonderful section on exactly how to work a Japanese chart, since there are significant differences in how westerners approach knitting charts. Also, Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes and edgings.
This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results!
- Paperback, 160 pages
- 260 patterns
