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1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches: The Ultimate Bible for Needlecraft Enthusiasts

1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches: The Ultimate Bible for Needlecraft Enthusiasts

Biographical Note: Nihon Vogue is a leading publisher of books on handicrafts. Founded in 1954, Nihon Vogue publishes about 120 magazines and books annually. It has five individual craft divisions,...

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Biographical Note:
Nihon Vogue is a leading publisher of books on handicrafts. Founded in 1954, Nihon Vogue publishes about 120 magazines and books annually. It has five individual craft divisions, including but not limited to, quilting and stitching, sewing and kiln arts. Nihon Vogue has founded a number of crafting organizations and institutions, including the Japan Knitting Association, the Japan Handicraft Instructors Association, the Japan Kimono Instructors Institute and the Vogue Knitting School for Instructors.

Gayle Roehm lived in Japan and studied the language for many years, and has knit from Japanese patterns for most of her knitting career. In addition to publishing her own designs, she is the translator of other knitting guides and dictionaries, including Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches, both published by Tuttle. Gayle teaches around the U.S. and now lives in Maryland.

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  • This is from the same publisher and editorial team who produced Tuttle's bestselling JAPANESE KNITTING STITCH BIBLE which sold over 80,000 copies in two years and continues to sell strongly. That book is a Publishers Weekly best seller and a received a Library Journal starred review.
  • The original Japanese edition is extremely popular worldwide.
  • This dictionary differs from previously published Tuttle offerings in that it covers the work of different designers with different specialties.
  • A comprehensive book for both knitters and crocheters.


Review Quotes:
"For knitters and crocheters looking to expand their repertoire, this book is a goldmine of inspiration and technique. With hundreds of original stitch patterns and motifs, it offers everything from timeless lacy and cable designs to intricate Fair Isle, Nordic, and ethnic-inspired patterns [...] Each stitch is presented with clear diagrams to help readers visualize the construction and understand how individual stitches contribute to the overall pattern. [...] Whether a seasoned stitcher or an ambitious beginner, this resource encourages experimentation, creativity, and mastery of stitchwork." -- Interweave "3 Can't Miss Japanese Stitch Dictionaries"

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"This is a translation of the legendary Japanese stitch dictionary originally published in 1992. There are 700 knit stitches and 300 crochet stitches. Japanese stitch patterns are distinct and original, and even the easiest stitches will elevate your knitting. Go on--make everything you knit just a little bit more beautiful." -- Jillian Moreno, Modern Daily Knitting Blog

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"For knitters and crocheters looking to expand their repertoire, this book is a goldmine of inspiration and technique." --Interweave "3 Can't Miss Japanese Stitch Dictionaries"

The ultimate Japanese knitting and crochet stitch bible--now available for English-speaking crafters!

1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches is a treasure trove of needlecraft patterns and motifs for experienced knitters and crocheters seeking to create and better understand the infinite variety of their craft. This Japanese reference work is beloved by knitters the world over, and the English version will allow even more crafters to enjoy these techniques.

This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns that have inspired many modern Japanese knitwear designs. You'll find classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, and ethnic patterns; geometric, botanical, and animal motifs; and so much more. This one-stop reference has detailed stitch diagrams showing how to execute over 60 different knitting stitches and over 40 different crochet stitches. Each pattern is charted with a delineation of the pattern repeat.

Like Tuttle's other bestselling Japanese knitting dictionaries--including Hitomi Shida's Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible--this one includes an introduction by Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm, which helps those who are new to Japanese knitting navigate the differences between the Japanese and Western styles of knitting and crochet.



Author: Nihon Vogue
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2020-12-22
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting|Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Crocheting|Design / Fashion & Accessories|Crafts & Hobbies / Fiber Arts & Textiles|Crafts & Hobbies / Folkcrafts
Weight: 3.05 lbs
ISBN: 9784805315194
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9784805315194

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