55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches

Includes 25 Projects

Kotomi Hayashi

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English

Tuttle
01 October 2023

Art & Architecture; Knitting & crochet

The perfect book for needlework enthusiasts who want to try the unique Japanese style of knitting!

Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designs--specifically for those who have never tried Japanese-style knitting before. These include re-imagined modern variations on traditional stitches as well as Hayashi's own innovative inventions, which incorporate influences from her travels all around the world.

These beautiful stitch patterns, influenced by knitting styles from around the world, include:

Delightful reversible patterns – you get two garments in one! Patterns with motifs in relief that add dimension and texture to your knitwear Surprising variations on classics such as cables, basketweaves, bobbles and popcorn stitches, among others Patterns and stitches with unusual colour combinations, offering endless opportunities for creativity

Knitting enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in these pages. Among many others, you'll find innovative criss-cross, rick-rack, openwork, cable, waffle and many other types of stitching, resulting in beautiful textures and strikingly modern uses of color.

In addition to the charts typical of Japanese knitting books, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for each stitch are also included. Hayashi shows you how to use these stitch patterns in one or more of the 25 projects she includes in the book, so you can try them out on gloves, cowls, shawls and more.

55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches is the perfect book for experienced knitters who love knitting the Japanese way, or those who want to give this style of knitting a try for the first time--opening the door to new horizons and the work of creative Japanese knitwear designers.

'At last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting.' – Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches

By: Kotomi Hayashi
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 794g
ISBN: 9780804855952
ISBN 10: 0804855951
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kotomi Hayashi has been knitting since childhood, and has a passion for trying techniques from around the world. She began designing children's clothing after the birth of her first child. After serving as a craft book editor for a number of years, she started writing her own books on topics like openwork knitting, Scandinavian style-knitting and sock making, and she's been at it for over 20 years. In addition to her books, some of her designs are available on Ravelry.com.

Reviews for 55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches: (Includes 25 Projects)

"""Knitters drawn to blends of color and texture will enjoy the new horizons opened by Hayashi's stitch patterns. Those who specialize or create works using the brioche technique will be drawn to this title too."" --Library Journal Life+Style: The Best in Crafts, Cooking, Gardening & DIY"