Japanese knitting

Book Synopsis 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time! Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and tested) by thousands of avid…

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches. 280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can…

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida Translated by Gayle Roehm available October 10, 2017 (but pre-order now from Amazon for $11.56) This is a beautiful collection with some lesser well-known stitches. While there are quite a few that I recognize from other books, a lot seem new and if you aren’t as much of a …

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this book is in japanese and english, and shows 7 knitting techniques from nordic countries. the main techniques are: vendepinde, 4 knitted rectangles, dropped stitch, garter socks, chain, buttonhole technique, and mobius band. there are more variations, especially using the vendepinde technique. the basic directions for each project are given in both japanese and english, as well as very clear step by step photos.

This Japanese Tote Bag Free Knitting Pattern has a very simple and beautiful design. It uses a Japanese folding technique to create a unique looking bag quickly.