280 Japanese lace stitches : a dictionary of beautiful openwork patterns / by the editors of Nihon Vogue ; introduction by Gayle Roehm ; translated from Japanese by Gayle Roehm.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: Japanese Publisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 152 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cmContent type: - text
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- 0804854041
- 9780804854047
- Two hundred eighty Japanese lace stitches
- Zoho kaitei ban sukashi moyou 280. Selections. English
- Nihon Vōgusha.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Compiles patterns originally published in several of Japanese-language works, the primary work identified in the introduction as: 280 openwork patterns (original Japanese title: Zoho kaitei ban sukashi moyou 280).
Introduction -- Sample projects. Rectangular shawl in leaf pattern ; Long cowl in wave pattern ; Triangular striped shawl ; Shawl in diagonal pattern ; Handwarmers with circle pattern ; Short cowl ; Hat ; Headband ; Silk and cotton arm covers ; Stripe-textured shawl ; Triangular mohair shawl ; Reading and using the stitch charts -- Flower stitch patterns -- Leaf stitch patterns -- Geometric forms -- Lines and linear patterns -- Waves and zigzags -- Combinations -- Patterns for the projects. Rectangular shawl in leaf pattern ; Long cowl in wave pattern ; Triangular striped shawl ; Shawl in diagonal pattern ; Handwarmers with circle pattern ; Short cowl ; Triangular mohair shawl ; Hat ; Headband ; Silk and cotton arm covers ; Stripe-textured shawl -- How to work the stitch symbols -- Yarns used in this book.
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.-- Amazon.com.