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Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
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- Condition
- Release Year
- 2017
- ISBN
- 9784805314531
- Book Title
- Japanese Knitting Stitch Bibles : 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Item Length
- 11.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Design, Art, Crafts & Hobbies
- Topic
- Needlework / Knitting, Asian / Japanese, Fashion & Accessories, Fiber Arts & Textiles
- Item Weight
- 29 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805314532
ISBN-13
9784805314531
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235982565
Product Key Features
Book Title
Japanese Knitting Stitch Bibles : 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Asian / Japanese, Fashion & Accessories, Fiber Arts & Textiles
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
29 Oz
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-942852
Reviews
"This is mindful, challenging knitting at its best, and this translation opens up a world of Japanese knitting charts to English speakers." -- "Starred Review" Library Journal, Profusely and beautifully illustrated throughout, thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible is a unique and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library knitting instructional guide collections. -- Midwest Book Review|9784805314531|, ...experienced knitters will be tempted to give it a go after paging through the handsomely photographed knit swatches, each of which is accompanied by unlabeled charts. For those who want to jump right in, there are a few patterns for socks and a hat. A black-and-white photo section that shows how to knit the stitches concludes. A feast for the eyes, and perhaps the hands. -- Booklist , "...experienced knitters will be tempted to give it a go after paging through the handsomely photographed knit swatches, each of which is accompanied by unlabeled charts. For those who want to jump right in, there are a few patterns for socks and a hat. A black-and-white photo section that shows how to knit the stitches concludes. A feast for the eyes, and perhaps the hands." -- Booklist, "A remarkable book ... This makes me want to quit my job and knit! ... I cannot give a big enough thumbs up to this book!" -- KnitCircus.com, "Recommended for cable lovers, knitting designers, and confident knitters who are ready to move beyond basic lace. This book will be especially useful for anyone who wants an English explanation of untranslated Japanese stitch dictionaries." -- GannetDesigns.com, In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible , Hitomi Shida's stunning and original designs have been lovingly translated into English by Gayle Roehm. Step-by-step diagrams will teach you the methods used in Japanese knitting and offer a handful of projects to try out the techniques involved. Clear and concise charted patterns in this 160-page book are paired with photographed examples, making ideal translations of Shida's creations, which for many knitters, have remained elusive...until now! -- PurlSoho.com , "If you've been knitting for a while, chances are you've stood in a bookshop and yelled, 'Why isnÆt this Japanese pattern book available in a format I can read?' Gnash your teeth no more; renowned designer Hitomi Shida has gifted us with this holy grail of stitchery, newly translated into English." -- NORO Knitting Magazine, "Not only is this book truly inspiring, but it is educational and is sure to up your knitting game!" -- RaglineKnits.com, "The book is a great combo of stitch patterns, clear pictures, illustrations for the fiddly bits and a few patterns thrown in for good measure. It's a worthy addition to your library and something for you to consider. I'm glad to have it at my reach! And of course, it's another way for me to lose countless hours thumbing through and daydreaming." -- Knotions.com, "Gayle Roehm's translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida's second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system...think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida's stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex." -- Vogue Knitting, If you've been knitting for a while, chances are you've stood in a bookshop and yelled, 'Why isnÆt this Japanese pattern book available in a format I can read?' Gnash your teeth no more; renowned designer Hitomi Shida has gifted us with this holy grail of stitchery, newly translated into English. -- NORO Knitting Magazine , "You will be stunned by the complexity and beauty of these unique motifs -- and the intensity does not diminish as you page through the book. At the end is a section for Round Yokes, plus a section of dozens of astonishing edgings." -- Wool Gathering magazine, "Know an expert knitter looking for a challenge? Then you gotta get 'em knitting guru Hitomi Shida's book, which includes step-by-step instructions for making 260 gorgeous and intricate stitches."-- Cosmopolitan, "This is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing..." -- The Knitter magazine, "If you've been knitting for a while, chances are you've stood in a bookshop and yelled, 'Why isnt this Japanese pattern book available in a format I can read?' Gnash your teeth no more; renowned designer Hitomi Shida has gifted us with this holy grail of stitchery, newly translated into English." -- NORO Knitting Magazine, Roehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan's best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. Shida gained an international following with the Japanese publication of a book of couture knitting patterns a decade ago, and here presents hundreds of other patterns, adding scallops, yokes, and edgings to her offerings ... For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort. -- Publishers Weekly , You will be stunned by the complexity and beauty of these unique motifs -- and the intensity does not diminish as you page through the book. At the end is a section for Round Yokes, plus a section of dozens of astonishing edgings. -- Wool Gathering magazine , "Not only is this book truly inspiring, but it is educational and is sure to up your knitting game!" uRaglineKnits.com, "In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible , Hitomi Shida's stunning and original designs have been lovingly translated into English by Gayle Roehm. Step-by-step diagrams will teach you the methods used in Japanese knitting and offer a handful of projects to try out the techniques involved. Clear and concise charted patterns in this 160-page book are paired with photographed examples, making ideal translations of Shida's creations, which for many knitters, have remained elusive...until now!" -- PurlSoho.com, Gayle Roehm's translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida's second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system...think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida's stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex. -- Vogue Knitting , Know an expert knitter looking for a challenge? Then you gotta get 'em knitting guru Hitomi Shida's book, which includes step-by-step instructions for making 260 gorgeous and intricate stitches.-- Cosmopolitan , "Roehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan's best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. Shida gained an international following with the Japanese publication of a book of couture knitting patterns a decade ago, and here presents hundreds of other patterns, adding scallops, yokes, and edgings to her offerings ... For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort." -- Publishers Weekly, This is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing... -- The Knitter magazine , "The book is a great combo of stitch patterns, clear pictures, illustrations for the fiddly bits and a few patterns thrown in for good measure. It's a worthy addition to your library and something for you to consider. I'm glad to have it at my reach! And of course, it's another way for me to lose countless hours thumbing through and daydreaming." uKnotions.com, "Shida's original designs and variations on classic stitches fill out this book, intended for tyro and veteran knitters alike, illustrated with detailed, step-by-step diagrams." -- Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns. Shida''s strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results. This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, edgings, and many more. A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement, and round yokes among other things. Knitting projects include: a classic hat made using large pattern, an elegant scarf in lacy patterns, the ever-popular fingerless mittens, thick socks that can be made using various patterns, a feminine collar using round stitching, and much more. This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters and beginners alike. ''Gayle Roehm''s translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida''s second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system... think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida''s stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex.'' Vogue Knitting ''This is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing... Designers and confident knitters alike will enjoy using this book, whether to find the perfect stitch for a small detail or decorative touch for a garment, or to choose an all-over pattern for a sweater (or to combine as many as you can for a show-stopping blanket!).'' The Knitter ''Roehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan''s best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort.'' Publishers Weekly ''A remarkable book...This makes me want to quit my job and knit! [...] I cannot give a big enough thumbs up to this book!'' -- KnitCircus.com (as featured on their podcast) ''An exquisite book full of new stitches with spectacular results.'' -- Studio Knit blog (Gift Guide) ''...here''s the briefest book review ever: wow....The results are worth the effort. The patterns are works of art in themselves.'' -- TheTwistedYarn.com ''...now there''s a resource in English that is a ''must have'' for your knitting library. Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida, translated with an introduction by Gayle Roehm is that book...I give this book 5 stars for being stunning, useful, and inspiring.'' -- Sheep to Shawl blog ''...every time I turned the page, there was fresh inspiration and utterly stunning designs.'' -- KnittedBliss.com ''This book is on fire -- number 1 in knitting! Such imaginative stitch motifs.'' -- Mason-Dixon Knitting ''A feast for the eyes, and perhaps the hands.'' - Booklist, In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more... A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters., In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including : cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more... A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include : A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters.
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2017
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