Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches - Keiko Okamoto

From Japanese designer Keiko Okamoto, Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches is a paperback stitch dictionary presenting 150 knitting and crochet stitches, celebrated for their colour and texture. Clear colour photography shows each pattern’s potential, making it an inspiring reference for knitters and crocheters looking to expand their repertoire.

An introduction by Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm explains how to use Japanese-style knitting charts and how to execute the stitches in a straightforward, accessible way. The book also includes full instructions and diagrams for projects designed to help you put the stitches into practice, including a cardigan with a crocheted strawberry garland, a multi-coloured fringed neck wrap, sculptural arm-warmers, a Fair Isle knitted basket bag, fluffy cuffed mittens, an A-line textured wool sweater, and a Nordic patterned short coat.

Key features

• 150 knitting and crochet stitch patterns with colour photographs
• Introduction to reading and using Japanese-style knitting charts by Gayle Roehm
• 7 sample projects with full instructions and diagrams
• Paperback format
• ISBN: 9784805314845

Specifications

• Author: Keiko Okamoto; Gayle Roehm
• Subtitle: A Stitch Dictionary of 150 Amazing Patterns with 7 Sample Projects
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 9 April 2019
• Pages: 144
• Illustrations: Halftones, colour

Sizing

216 x 292 x 18 mm

Rackhams Reference : KLZEIYN6F7