Japanese Knitting Stitches From Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio by Yoko Hatta
If you are searching for unique cultural inspiration, Japanese Knitting Stitches From Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio book delivers an excellent range of knitting projects.
This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from the popular Japanese designer - Yoko Hatta. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries.
The superbly designed and photographed book represents Japanese knitting at its finest and includes 200 gorgeous patterns - a delightful selection of multipurpose knit-and-purl, lace, cable, Aran and rib & twist stitches in solids and motifs. The book includes a conversion table at the back and also a quick guide on how to read the Japanese charts, which differ from Western ones.
Sample projects give knitters a chance to practice Hatta's techniques. These include:
- Mini mufflers using knit-and-purl stitches
- A cosy scallop-edged scarf using lace stitches
- A beautifully textured pair of mittens using the cable and Aran stitches
- A stylish and sturdy pair of two-tone socks using rib and twist stitches
About the author of this book
Yoko Hatta is the designer behind the Japanese knitting studio Kazekobo. A prolific artist whose work spans over thirty years, she has written many knitwear books and stitch dictionaries and contributed to numerous magazines and compilations in both Japan and the US. Her designs are known for adding contemporary flair to classic garments
Format Paperback | 128 pages
Dimensions 1.52 cms H x 28.96 cms L x 21.59 cms W | 680g
Publication date 20 Aug 2019
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Language English
ISBN: 4805315180 EAN: 9784805315187