Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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 lets you 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.
Synopsis
- Openwork is, and has always been, tremendously popular with knitters. This book collects 280 patterns using classic stitches for fans of openwork knitting.
- Japanese designers are very popular on Ravelry, and Japanese knitting books are favorites among Western knitters despite the language barrier. English language publications of stitch dictionaries open this world to these knitters.
- Gentle projects introduce knitters to the differences between Japanese and Western knitting instructions/directions.
- Stitch reference books (also known as bibles or dictionaries) enjoy very strong sales.