Bibliograph

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese knitting stitches, a stitch dictionary with 150 amazing patterns, translated and introduced by Gayle Roehm

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Keiko Okamoto's Japanese knitting stitches, a stitch dictionary with 150 amazing patterns, translated and introduced by Gayle Roehm

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese knitting stitches

Oclc number

1049791447

Responsibility statement

translated and introduced by Gayle Roehm

Sub title

a stitch dictionary with 150 amazing patterns

Summary

Presents 150 stiches from one of Japan's most prolific designers, ranging from classic to ethnic to quirky, and in color ranges from monochromatic to the full spectrum. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm explains the ins and outs of using the detailed charts and executing the stitches

Table Of Contents

Overall patterns -- Smocking -- Openwork stitches -- Color changing patterns -- Standard patterns -- Patterns with bobbles -- Patterns with crossing stitches -- Three-dimensional patterns -- Lace motiffs -- Edgings -- From pattern to finished garment -- Yarns used in these projects -- How to make -- Symbol directory -- Knitting basics

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Japanese knitting stitches, a stitch dictionary with 150 amazing patterns

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