250 Japanese Knitting Stitches : The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches accommodates the unique assortment of knitting stitches first revealed by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the unique Japanese version have been jealously coveted by knitters around the globe – and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this basic in English for the primary time! Hitomi Shida’s earlier work, the Japanese Knitting Sew Bible was launched by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been bought (and examined) by 1000’s of avid knitters who’re thrilled to find a treasure trove of stylish and complicated new patterns. This ebook was Hitomi Shida’s first effort and, like its successor is crammed together with her extremely unique and delightful designs and variations on knitting classics. Shida’s sew patterns have change into a driving inspiration behind many fashionable western knitting designs, and skilled knitters know this. On this fantastically introduced sew dictionary you’ll discover:

* Stitches which might be good for borders and edgings

* Stunning and complicated cable stitches

* Elegant popcorn stitches, from refined to daring

* A number of variations on particular person patterns.

Veteran knitting teacher Gayle Roehm guides knitters by way of the particulars of the patterns and explains how one can execute the stitches. Pictures of accomplished clothes right here and there assist present the potential of those placing sew designs.