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Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida by Hitomi Shida, Gayle Roehm (Paperback, 2017)
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In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results. This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, edgings, and many more. A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement, and round yokes among other things. Knitting projects include: a classic hat made using large pattern, an elegant scarf in lacy patterns, the ever-popular fingerless mittens, thick socks that can be made using various patterns, a feminine collar using round stitching, and much more. This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters and beginners alike. 'Gayle Roehm's translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida's second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system... think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida's stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex.' Vogue Knitting 'This is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing... Designers and confident knitters alike will enjoy using this book, whether to find the perfect stitch for a small detail or decorative touch for a garment, or to choose an all-over pattern for a sweater (or to combine as many as you can for a show-stopping blanket!).' The Knitter 'Roehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan's best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort.' Publishers Weekly 'A remarkable book...This makes me want to quit my job and knit! [...] I cannot give a big enough thumbs up to this book!' -KnitCircus.com (as featured on their podcast) 'An exquisite book full of new stitches with spectacular results.' - Studio Knit blog (Gift Guide) '...here's the briefest book review ever: wow....The results are worth the effort. The patterns are works of art in themselves.' - TheTwistedYarn.com '...now there's a resource in English that is a 'must have' for your knitting library. Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida, translated with an introduction by Gayle Roehm is that book...I give this book 5 stars for being stunning, useful, and inspiring.' - Sheep to Shawl blog '...every time I turned the page, there was fresh inspiration and utterly stunning designs.' - KnittedBliss.com 'This book is on fire - number 1 in knitting! Such imaginative stitch motifs.' - Mason-Dixon Knitting 'A feast for the eyes, and perhaps the hands.' - BooklistProduct Identifiers
PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-139784805314531
eBay Product ID (ePID)23046681805
Product Key Features
Book TitleJapanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
AuthorHitomi Shida, Gayle Roehm
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicKnitting
Publication Year2017
Number of Pages160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height292mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorHitomi Shida, Gayle Roehm
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 07 Dec, 2017
A Truly Brilliant Resource for Creative Knitters.
This is a book that I wish had been written 50 years ago for me as I am now in my 70's and have knitted all my life , latterly trying to make up my own designs to put on templates of my own size. Now I find that this book is full of wonderful stitch patterns and Templates which I can't wait to use ! It wouldn't be for a beginner but certainly for an Intermediate knitter and upwards it will be a complete treasury of stitches to combine , mix and match and fashion into very individual pieces of work for all ages. The photographs of swatches of each design is clearly presented for the reader to use their individual creativity to produce stunning garments from the example of stitches shown in the book. Well done to all who compiled this wonderful book - i thank you and salute you .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Oct, 2018
Really interesting and detailed designs
Lovely detailed book with some really nice designs. Only wish it had written out details along with the symbol charts. I've not used symbol charts before but I think I am going to have to learn. I would have given 5 stars if this had written instructions as well as the symbols.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Dec, 2017
Wonderful, complete, very useful book
I have wanted this book for a long time. It has all the knitting lace patterns I could ever want.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Mar, 2018
Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi... 9784805314531
A lovely book with lots of Charts and about 10 pages of symbols explaining what they mean and how to do themVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jul, 2018
Out of this world!
This book is unbelievable. I could hardly put it down for the first time I started to look at it. I want to try every single pattern - probably won't ever happen - but the patterns are breathtaking. What a stunning book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Jul, 2018
Amazing book
Trending thing in knitters world at the moment. Now I know, why - easy to understand schemes and explanation at the begging of book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Feb, 2018
Beautiful designs
This is a lovely book - Hitomi Shida's stitch patterns are exquisite. There is information on how many stitches and rows the pattern repeats are so that you can incorporate them into your own knitted garments. You do need to know how to follow a knitting chart.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jun, 2018
Clear, simple to follow
Well-presented patterns, clear photography and charts too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 May, 2018
Wonderful book
Excellent value for moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jan, 2025
fantastic
fantastic stitch patterns , very unusual , lots of ideas for projectsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
