55 fantastic japanese knitting stitches: [with 20 projects] (Tuttle Publishing)

This book opens the door to creating the beautiful knitwear patterns seen in the work of contemporary Japanese designers. Prolific knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi incorporates a multitude of influences from around the world in presenting 55 stunning new stitch designs, including:Reversible patterns that double the fashion potential of an elegant shawl or neck warmerPatterns with relief motifs that add dimensionality to gloves, hand warmers and morePatterns combining colors for unique and versatile scarves or shrugsHere you'll find innovative variations on criss-cross, rick-rack, openwork, cable and many other types of stitches--resulting in beautiful textures with striking colors and geometry.In addition to the charts typical of Japanese knitting, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for these stitches are also included. A total of 20 small knitwear projects help you to experiment and will inspire you to apply these stitches in your own creations.This book is perfect for experienced knitters who love knitting the Japanese way, or want to give this style of knitting a try.