Japanese Wonder Knitting
Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and Japanese Wonder Knitting takes this trend a step further, giving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. There are 14 different advanced stitch pattern plus projects and instructions. The title notwithstanding, the stitch patterns taught in this book are common to many different knitting traditions.
This book will be especially useful to beginners and intermediate knitters, due to the several ways of teaching the pattern stitches. Besides words and charts, many of the stitches also have step by step photographs for clarity. If you are stuck making the step up from simple stitches to more visually interesting stitch patterns, this book can not only help with the 14 examples, but with your confidence to try new things.
One or more project patterns is provided for each stitch to help knitters learn the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. The personal and home accessory projects included provide something for every level of time commitment.
A total of 23 projects are presented in this book, including hats, headbands and neckwear, clutches and bags, entrelac stitch shawl, boot liners/ankle warmers, and more.
- Paperback
- 104 pages
- 14 projects
- charts, schematics, written instructions
- swatch photos
