Japanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio (eBook)

A Dictionary of 200 Stitch Patterns by Yoko Hatta

Yoko Hatta (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
128 Seiten
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4629-2093-8 (ISBN)

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This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta--the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries--more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com.Hatta is one of several Japanese knitters whose patterns and designs have sparked an explosion of interest in Japanese knitting techniques and aesthetics around the world. Her work in knitwear design spans more than thirty years, and knitters love her modern-yet-timeless, fun-yet-classy styles.This book presents her 200 favorite Kazekobo stitch patterns--a delightful selection of multipurpose knit-and-purl, lace, cable, Aran and rib & twist stitches in solids and motifs. Sample projects give knitters a chance to practice Hatta's techniques. These include:Mini mufflers using knit-and-purl stitchesA cozy scallop-edged scarf using lace stitchesA beautifully textured pair of mittens using cable and Aran stitchesA stylish and sturdy pair of two-tone socks using rib and twist stitchesExperienced knitters will find a wealth of unique patterns just waiting to be brought to life. A guide to the basic symbols shows how to knit the stitches, step-by-step.Originally published in Japanese by Nihon Vogue, whose books have brought the designs of artists such as Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto and others to knitters around the world, this book will be a much-anticipated addition to every knitter's library.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.8.2019
• Einführung: Cassandra Harada
• Zusatzinfo: 200 stitch patterns; 4 sample projects; color photos and diagrams
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 220 x 220 mm
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
• Schlagworte: color dominance • colorwork • japanese crafts • japanese knit • japanese knitting • japanese knitting books • japanese knitting pattern books • japanese knitting patterns • japanese knitting stitch bible • japanese knitting stitch dictionary • kazekobo • knit stitch • Knitting • knitting books • knitting patterns • knitting stitch books • knitting stitch dictionary • Ravelry • ravelry.com • ravelry knitting patterns • stitch definition • stitch diagrams • swatching • yoko hatta
• ISBN-10: 1-4629-2093-4 / 1462920934
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4629-2093-8 / 9781462920938