280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns

280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns - Paperback

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280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns - Paperback

280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns - Paperback

by Nihon Vogue
$19.99
$19.99

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"A delightful resource for knitters who want to explore the elegance and versatility of lace knitting. [...] Detailed explanations of the Japanese knitting symbols, along with helpful introductions and insights from a Japanese knitting expert, make even intricate lace accessible." --Interweave "3 Can't Miss Japanese Stich Dictionaries"

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 expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style.

11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as:
  • A stripe-textured shawl
  • A short cowl
  • Handwarmers with a circle pattern
  • A versatile winter hat
  • And more!

Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm introduces the patterns and explains the ins and outs of Japanese knitting. A handy index allows you to search for patterns by number of steps and stitches required, so you can shop from the intricacy side of the menu. A section on how to knit the symbols takes you step-by-step through the stitches used in this book.
ISBN9780804854047
Author Nihon Vogue
PublisherTuttle Publishing
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages152
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Nihon Vogue is Japan's preeminent publisher of books on handicrafts, with a long history and hundreds of titles on knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, paper crafts, tole painting and more. Publications in English include works by Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto, Reiko Washizawa, Shizuko Kuroha, Yoko Saito and other internationally recognized designers.

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